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Originally Posted by SD987
The upshot of all this, is that a rare defect seems to have been created in the 05 987 with 5 speed (obviously restricted to "base" model).
Yes, it's not something you've experienced until you've drive an 05 base with this problem and be thankful for that, since it's annoying as ****************.
You push the clutch in and move the shifter to the left to go into first, then when you try to push it into first it "locks you out" with the ferocity of a pre-Federline Britney Spears on a first date. Shifter won't budge until you release the clutch and try it a gain.
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That has been my experience. The manual states that the short throw shifter (which I have) actually eccentuates this problem.
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Originally Posted by turtle
try popping the throttle a little(500-800 rpm) while gently pushing against the gate. Should let you right trhough as the rpm's drop.
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This is pretty much what I do. As an olde double clutcher (ever driven a twin stick 18 speed Road Ranger??) I hardly notice it anymore. It becomes second nature. When down shifting to 1st it is really helpful in road (racing) applications where keeping in 2nd just won't do! With a little 'love and affection' it goes right in, just stiffly is all.