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Old 03-14-2010, 10:59 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Hugoneus View Post
Today I tried to down-shift from 2nd to first gear and it just wouldn't go. My RPM on 2nd was at about 3k. Then I pushed really hard and it went into first. But I had to push really hard. I don't think that is normal.

I mean for a 40k car, shouldn't it have a smooth shift? Has anyone else have this experience? It is really frustrating me.

I am going to take it to the dealer very soon. I just hit 1k, so I need my first oil change anyway.
nothing to take to the dealer about, you basically have to double clutch for the 1st to engage if the car's moving. The syncro just isn't able to mesh for that gear if the speeds are too different, a lot of us have noticed this characteristic.

Just slot it into 2nd for the corner...
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