crunching sound sometimes when changing into second gear - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Uller God · 08-03-2012, 08:38 AM

tobiasr, at what RPM are you shifting from first to second? The sweet spot to match rev/syncro seems to be around 3K. If you hit that spot you won't even need to use the clutch and it will fall right into gear. Try double clutching when going from third to second.

Topless · 08-03-2012, 08:56 AM

Sounds like a worn synchro. Shifting gently will extend the useful life of your trans but at some point you will probably need a "trans"plant.

Attempting to carry 3rd gear through every 90 degree right turn is not a very interesting way to drive this car.

Ghostrider 310 · 08-03-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Uller God

tobiasr, at what RPM are you shifting from first to second? The sweet spot to match rev/syncro seems to be around 3K. If you hit that spot you won't even need to use the clutch and it will fall right into gear. Try double clutching when going from third to second.

I have to tee hee a bit on this one, a maneuver like this works better on a 1964 VW bug than on a Boxster. Miss by a little and you will be parked shortly afterword.