Shifting Into First Not Possible...

Hugoneus · 03-14-2010, 10:54 PM

Today I tried to down-shift from 2nd to first gear and it just wouldn't go. My RPM on 2nd was at about 3k. Then I pushed really hard and it went into first. But I had to push really hard. I don't think that is normal.

I mean for a 40k car, shouldn't it have a smooth shift? Has anyone else have this experience? It is really frustrating me.

I am going to take it to the dealer very soon. I just hit 1k, so I need my first oil change anyway.

NewlyIMPORTed · 03-14-2010, 10:56 PM

yeah i have to be going really slow to have a smooth shift to first its irritating so i usually leave it in second if im at rolling light

cruzmisl · 03-14-2010, 10:58 PM

Why would you downshift from second if you're still rolling? There's no point.

How is the transmission otherwise?

gumpy · 03-14-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hugoneus

Today I tried to down-shift from 2nd to first gear and it just wouldn't go. My RPM on 2nd was at about 3k. Then I pushed really hard and it went into first. But I had to push really hard. I don't think that is normal.

I mean for a 40k car, shouldn't it have a smooth shift? Has anyone else have this experience? It is really frustrating me.

I am going to take it to the dealer very soon. I just hit 1k, so I need my first oil change anyway.

nothing to take to the dealer about, you basically have to double clutch for the 1st to engage if the car's moving. The syncro just isn't able to mesh for that gear if the speeds are too different, a lot of us have noticed this characteristic.

Just slot it into 2nd for the corner...

SmoothZ · 03-14-2010, 11:01 PM

tinysumo · 03-14-2010, 11:14 PM

My wrx was like that too so no suprise for me driving the Z. You just have to double clutch if you want to get it in 1st while still moving. But like someone else mentioned, I'll usually just leave it in 2nd while rolling slow.

KillerBee370 · 03-14-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Yup. Especially after I read the trying to shift into first while at 3000 rpms.

nicknick · 03-14-2010, 11:19 PM

After reading a lot about MT problems, I seriously believe it is people who don't know how to drive a manual and are learning on this Zed. As a result this MT is being abused by people who do not know how to drive a manual.
Really you would only put it in first if you were crawling at say, 2 to 4 mph, for everything else just leave it in second, I am assuming traffic conditions.

AK370Z · 03-14-2010, 11:35 PM

Yes you can shift to first gear. Take a look at this video:

Start watching from 3:47 if you don't want to watch the whole video. Tiff Needell will shift from 2nd to 1st.

I personally avoid this with the Z because there no need for it. I do it if I am slowing down to like 3 -5 MPH (or if I need rapid acceleration).

m4a1mustang · 03-15-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

After reading a lot about MT problems, I seriously believe it is people who don't know how to drive a manual and are learning on this Zed. As a result this MT is being abused by people who do not know how to drive a manual.
Really you would only put it in first if you were crawling at say, 2 to 4 mph, for everything else just leave it in second, I am assuming traffic conditions.

dad · 03-15-2010, 04:48 PM

Who in the hell taught some of you to drive?

1st gear is for a "dead stop start"!

Don't-Do Not-Shift into 1st gear if you are moving.>>> "Unless" your engine coughs-sputters, leave it what ever gear your driving.

semtex · 03-15-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Who in the hell taught some of you to drive?

The same people who spin out when they turn VDC off.

m4a1mustang · 03-15-2010, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

The same people who spin out when they turn VDC off.

Brendan@Bwalk · 03-16-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

The same people who spin out when they turn VDC off.

370Zsteve · 03-15-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Who in the hell taught some of you to drive?

1st gear is for a "dead stop start"!

Don't-Do Not-Shift into 1st gear if you are moving.>>> "Unless" your engine coughs-sputters, leave it what ever gear your driving.

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NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	yeah i have to be going really slow to have a smooth shift to first its irritating so i usually leave it in second if im at rolling light __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

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cruzmisl Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 122 Drives: 08 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 16	Why would you downshift from second if you're still rolling? There's no point. How is the transmission otherwise? Last edited by cruzmisl; 03-14-2010 at 11:20 PM. Reason: speeling

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tinysumo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 69 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	My wrx was like that too so no suprise for me driving the Z. You just have to double clutch if you want to get it in 1st while still moving. But like someone else mentioned, I'll usually just leave it in 2nd while rolling slow.

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nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 17	After reading a lot about MT problems, I seriously believe it is people who don't know how to drive a manual and are learning on this Zed. As a result this MT is being abused by people who do not know how to drive a manual. Really you would only put it in first if you were crawling at say, 2 to 4 mph, for everything else just leave it in second, I am assuming traffic conditions.

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