How much shifting notchiness is 'normal'?
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How much shifting notchiness is 'normal'?
Hello all,
I have an '02 6 speed that is bone stock and have noticed some increased 'notchiness' while shifting. Specifically, there seems to be some minimal reluctance to go into the next gear despite a fully depressed clutch. I can definitely feel the synchro catch before the gear and the 1-2 shift is the one where I feel it the most.
I understand that most manual gearboxes will feel stiffer when cold, but I've also noticed an occasional 'clunk' from the back of the car when shifting as well despite a fully depressed clutch.
I've not driven other cars having only had mine for about 18 months or so. I don't think that it's possible to do a really quick gearchange in my car (like I saw during my tag along during a PCA DE). I'm planning to bring it in to get it checked and would appreciate feedback from other drivers with regard to how their gearboxes 'feel'. Am I imagining things or is your box 'like buttah'? Do you ever hear a clunk?
Thanks!
I have an '02 6 speed that is bone stock and have noticed some increased 'notchiness' while shifting. Specifically, there seems to be some minimal reluctance to go into the next gear despite a fully depressed clutch. I can definitely feel the synchro catch before the gear and the 1-2 shift is the one where I feel it the most.
I understand that most manual gearboxes will feel stiffer when cold, but I've also noticed an occasional 'clunk' from the back of the car when shifting as well despite a fully depressed clutch.
I've not driven other cars having only had mine for about 18 months or so. I don't think that it's possible to do a really quick gearchange in my car (like I saw during my tag along during a PCA DE). I'm planning to bring it in to get it checked and would appreciate feedback from other drivers with regard to how their gearboxes 'feel'. Am I imagining things or is your box 'like buttah'? Do you ever hear a clunk?
Thanks!
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Charlotte, North Carolina
my gearbox feels "notchy" if i haven't driven the car for a few days...i usually take her on a 3 hour cruise with lots of back roads and shifting...lots of driving seems to do the trick for me.
i guess you could always change the gear oil if you drive it plenty and see what happens.
i guess you could always change the gear oil if you drive it plenty and see what happens.
