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It's normal to require more force to change gears after a short shifter install (less lever arm means more force required). You shouldn't have problems keeping it in gear or

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Old 03-24-2011, 01:36 PM   #1 (permalink)
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It's normal to require more force to change gears after a short shifter install (less lever arm means more force required). You shouldn't have problems keeping it in gear or grinding though.
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i don't have those problems... just seems hard to engage... when i had the shifter in my other cars it was very smooth, just seems odd... maybe more lube?

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It's normal to require more force to change gears after a short shifter install (less lever arm means more force required). You shouldn't have problems keeping it in gear or grinding though.
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