1st to 2nd Shift
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1st to 2nd Shift
Hey guys, i'm trying to improve my shifting skills, but i always find getting into 2nd gear from high rpms a bit notchy. Is there anyway to cure this?
2010 RX8 R3
3.7k Miles
2010 RX8 R3
3.7k Miles
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These threads do a pretty good job of describing it
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=376336
https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/sticky-2nd-gear-91154/
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=376336
https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/sticky-2nd-gear-91154/
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At higher rpms my car almost seems to suck the shifter into any gear its pretty effortless and just slides right in.
How long have you been driving a manual, is this your first?
How long have you been driving a manual, is this your first?
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2010 RX8 R3
3.7k Miles
3.7k Miles
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After numerous manuals I did find the Rx8 1-2 shift picky (or different). It does NOT want to shift if the driver pulls the **** at a slight angle toward their body. This has never been an issue before for me. In the 8 you have to shift that **** almost STRAIGHT down. I'm use to it now and don't embarrass myself any more.
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I'm new to the RX8 and have noticed the notchy feel at 1st and 2nd also. Mine has 49K on it. It also seems It seems I have to push the clutch kinda far in to get it to release easily. The clutch also starts to engage when it seems like the clutch pedal is only a couple inches from the floor. I'd hate to think the clutch is going out. That would totaly suck. Does this seem normal to you guys???
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I'm new to the RX8 and have noticed the notchy feel at 1st and 2nd also. Mine has 49K on it. It also seems It seems I have to push the clutch kinda far in to get it to release easily. The clutch also starts to engage when it seems like the clutch pedal is only a couple inches from the floor. I'd hate to think the clutch is going out. That would totaly suck. Does this seem normal to you guys???
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