Can't get in first gear

m4a1mustang · 12-08-2011, 11:29 PM

1st is always difficult to engage if you are already moving. Generally it's not a good idea to downshift to 1st and there is really no reason to, either. 2nd is more than enough as long as you are moving. 1st is really meant to be used from a stop.

If you absolutely must downshift into 1st while moving and you are having trouble with engagement try double clutching.

Trips · 12-08-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

1st is always difficult to engage if you are already moving. Generally it's not a good idea to downshift to 1st and there is really no reason to, either. 2nd is more than enough as long as you are moving. 1st is really meant to be used from a stop.

If you absolutely must downshift into 1st while moving and you are having trouble with engagement try double clutching.

Twice in two years?? I wouldn't worry to much about it but I'd try Steve's advice.

tonybui · 12-09-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Twice in two years?? I wouldn't worry to much about it but I'd try Steve's advice.

Sorry, that was a little confusing but the 2 times are when the car is standing still and I can't get in 1st without "force"

tonybui · 12-09-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

1st is always difficult to engage if you are already moving. Generally it's not a good idea to downshift to 1st and there is really no reason to, either. 2nd is more than enough as long as you are moving. 1st is really meant to be used from a stop.

If you absolutely must downshift into 1st while moving and you are having trouble with engagement try double clutching.

I see, the reason I'm asking is because my cousin's SI can shift into first while he's going 10-15 mph effortless (My first manual car btw, so u know why i'm asking

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m4a1mustang · 12-09-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

I see, the reason I'm asking is because my cousin's SI can shift into first while he's going 10-15 mph effortless (My first manual car btw, so u know why i'm asking

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There's a pretty big difference between transmissions and torque levels in the SI and the Z. In the SI I could see the need to have to get down into 1st gear at low speed. In a car like the Z with significantly more power and torque it's unnecessary and can add to premature wear.

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