I too get the issue of sometimes not being able to go into 1st when I want. I usually go into 2nd no problem. As stated on the first page I think its something Nissan did intentionally to keep you from going into to low a gear. I know the e46 M3 had a similar design, at certain speeds gates would close to prevent engine damage.
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