Gear change
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You guys think tranny fluid swap would help things? It's really embarassing to be kicking someone's A$$ off the line, and to get that gear grinding as they pass you :-(
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Originally Posted by abbid
Try a fluid swap, short shifter, and a stainless steel clutch line.
Any idea if it's something the casual modder can replace himself, or is it definitely a Mazda replacement? Where do you think I should buy the part?
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I did the fluid swap to RoyalPurple and the clutch line to CorkSport, This has made the shifting somewhat smoother and quieter, need to do the shortshifter next.
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Originally Posted by Rhythmic
What tranny fluids are recommended? Where's the best place to buy it?
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Originally Posted by anbjornk
From neutral to 1'st, and 1'st to 2'nd, it sometimes feels like the clutch aint fully released, and one can "feel" the gearshifts.. Is this normal?
If you pause for a moment (clutch in) before going N->1, it's go in smooth though.
1-2, and especially 3-2 downshifts are "clunky." The only thing that seems to help is pausing a bit with the clutch in before moving it into gear. But not always. 2nd is just... annoying.
I've always figured it was a synchro oddity, and nothing that a fluid swap, shift lever, clutch change, etc. would fix.
Just one of those quirks that makes the 8 more loveable
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Well guys this thread inspired me to change out my tranny/diff fluid and get a stainless steel clutch line. All the parts are here, now I just need to get them installed. (Speed is a factor since I'm in an apartment complex that frowns on car work being done)
I'll let you know how it goes!
I'll let you know how it goes!
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