2nd gear sucks !!

tonybui · 03-27-2010, 10:40 PM

Please excuse my English guys !!

I always feel like there is "something" at the gate of 2nd gear, never a smooth shift into 2nd, now its happening to 3rd but not as bad. Is the Z manual transmission designed like this?? anyone has this problem or is it just my car

?? thanks

tonybui · 03-28-2010, 12:08 AM

No one has this problem ?? even if you don't, say something so that I know my car is having problem. Thanks

Viera · 03-28-2010, 12:12 AM

I haven't experienced any issues shifting into 2nd.

Trips · 03-28-2010, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybui

Please excuse my English guys !!

I always feel like there is "something" at the gate of 2nd gear, never a smooth shift into 2nd, now its happening to 3rd but not as bad. Is the Z manual transmission designed like this?? anyone has this problem or is it just my car

?? thanks

Sounds like your Transmissions acting up or the clutch needs adjusting.
Take it to your Dealer for a check up.

tonybui · 03-28-2010, 12:20 AM

Its not like a problem shifting into 2nd, it just doesn't feel smooth like other gears, its like something is there, know what I mean ??

tonybui · 03-28-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Sounds like your Transmissions acting up or the clutch needs adjusting.
Take it to your Dealer for a check up.

My car only has 2000 miles on it, can't be transmission already ?

RedNismo · 03-28-2010, 12:23 AM

I have the same problem. Check out my thread. Everyone thinks its normal.

6MT Shifting problems

Trips · 03-28-2010, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybui

My car only has 2000 miles on it, can't be transmission already ?

For peace of mind have it looked at.

iceman21_23 · 03-28-2010, 12:27 AM

my transmission was replaced due to 2nd and 5th gear issues...

tonybui · 03-28-2010, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedNismo

I have the same problem. Check out my thread. Everyone thinks its normal.

6MT Shifting problems

Thanks, at least I know my Z is not the only one, did you get it checked ??

tonybui · 03-28-2010, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman21_23

my transmission was replaced due to 2nd and 5th gear issues...

Issues like I described above?? could you please elaborate more, thanks

Auston · 03-28-2010, 12:34 AM

Transmission problems described here (for 5th) 5th gear "crunching" with shift

CWofRR · 03-28-2010, 03:06 AM

It feels like that for me too sometimes. But it only happens when I shift too quickly,

370Zsteve · 03-28-2010, 04:27 AM

Take it to the dealer. And if you abuse the trans/clutch, schitt will happen.

elmz · 03-28-2010, 10:29 AM

Yeah engaging 2nd is notchy, there is a "lump" there, but sometimes its smooth, kinda weird. Anyway, I sometimes grind 2nd on hard pulls, it doesn't like to be shifted too fast.

03-27-2010, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	2nd gear sucks !! Please excuse my English guys !! I always feel like there is "something" at the gate of 2nd gear, never a smooth shift into 2nd, now its happening to 3rd but not as bad. Is the Z manual transmission designed like this?? anyone has this problem or is it just my car ?? thanks

03-28-2010, 12:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
RedNismo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 92 Drives: 09 Nismo Z #389 RD Rep Power: 16	Transmission I have the same problem. Check out my thread. Everyone thinks its normal. 6MT Shifting problems __________________ 2003 Skyline 350GT--Tein Suspension, NRG Strut bar, Nismo CAI w/bypass, JDM emblems, Nismo Graphics... 2009 Nismo Z34 #389-- Clear Bra

03-28-2010, 03:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
CWofRR Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 116 Drives: herra slow Rep Power: 16	It feels like that for me too sometimes. But it only happens when I shift too quickly, __________________ IG impwks_wes

03-28-2010, 04:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Take it to the dealer. And if you abuse the trans/clutch, schitt will happen. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

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03-28-2010, 12:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	No one has this problem ?? even if you don't, say something so that I know my car is having problem. Thanks

03-28-2010, 12:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 265	I haven't experienced any issues shifting into 2nd.

03-28-2010, 12:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Its not like a problem shifting into 2nd, it just doesn't feel smooth like other gears, its like something is there, know what I mean ??

03-28-2010, 12:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
iceman21_23 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: league city, tx Posts: 757 Drives: 09' Solid Red 370z Rep Power: 18	my transmission was replaced due to 2nd and 5th gear issues...

03-28-2010, 12:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 17	Transmission problems described here (for 5th) 5th gear "crunching" with shift

03-28-2010, 10:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	Yeah engaging 2nd is notchy, there is a "lump" there, but sometimes its smooth, kinda weird. Anyway, I sometimes grind 2nd on hard pulls, it doesn't like to be shifted too fast.