2nd gear clunk, rubbing, grind

Cmike2780

What RPM are you shifting into 2nd? It helps to shift at a higher rpm. 4000-4500 rpm shifts are a lot smother the 2500-3000 rpm shifts. If you've researched this topic in other threads, I don't have to tell you how noisy this transmission is. All of the above are unfortunately normal for this car. If you experience any girding in 5th or 6th, have that checked out because it could mean a new transmission is in your future.

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bradcc

in the morning traffic in LA, i usually accelerate very smoothly and shift arouond 2000 rpm.. which is even more puzzling as I would expect grinding would occur in fast/power shifts but not my granny step-by-step shift in heavy traffic...

my 5th and 6th shfits fine. but i'm still in my break-in period so don't know yet how the tranny will behave when I push it hard

the AP1 S2000 I had got a lot of 1st->2nd grind as well when cold. but just not as much and as pronounced as in the Z..