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Old 07-05-2011, 01:18 PM   #10
Mao_Junior
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Quote:
Originally Posted by san rensho
Try this. A splitsecond before you are going to shift from 1st tto 2nd, pull back on the shift lever, not hard, just apply some gentle pressure. Then, when you put the clutch in, you should feel the lever release and then go into second without having to apply any additional pressure to the lever. If it shifts smoothly doing this, then its just your shift technique, not the synchro.

Hey! thank you for such a quick response! That did help a bit! Why is that? Still not 100%, but it feels easier doing it as you said. Also feels better when the shift is made slower and more deliberate. My buddy has a 2002 S, so we are going to switch and compare. I will report back.

thanks!
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