Can't get in first gear

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,

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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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