anyone ever have a bit of trouble with 6th gear?
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anyone ever have a bit of trouble with 6th gear?
I just got my 8 today, the car is in tip top shape, but I experience a weird thing when trying to shift into 6th gear from 5th, when in 5th I'll pull back on the lever and instead of going smoothly into 6th I had it pop sideways and go into 4th more than once. Other times it would be fine, is this a normal thing? like a block that tries to keep you from going into reverse from 5th gear?
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Engagement timing of all gears is crucial, and the pedal height can be adjusted.
Is this more likely to happen when the car is hot or cold, and how many miles are on the car...?
Is this more likely to happen when the car is hot or cold, and how many miles are on the car...?
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I'm on Day 6 with mine. I learned a few days ago that a relaxed downward pull will get you 4th gear -- count on that -- it's good to know where 4th is. For 6th gear (you're not in a big hurry if you're reaching for 6th), you have to think of the "southeast corner" of the shift pattern. Pull it over to the right edge and pull down. You'll get it. It's a good thing!
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yeah, this is my first 6-speed, and it took a little getting used to...when I first got it I was always afraid I was going to put it tino reverse rather than 6th.
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I flip my hand around on the shifter, so my hand is on the left side rather than the right or middle. It makes for a natural backward motion from fifth to sixth, plus the mechanics of that movement will naturally push the shifter away from fourth.
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