short shift gear change

hi mjw this is exactly the same problem that i have it feels like second is in then like a spring it shoots off, i don't think bringing the car back to the dealer will solve the problem, everyone seem to have the same problem and it goes away when the car is hot, a that stage just be cautious with second gear when car is cold, I am still waiting to hear if someone changed the box oil and if it helped but no one came up with an answer yet

did anyone tried that new schnell short shift kit advertise at the top of page for 159$ yet?
give us a feed back if you have
thanks

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by olly986

did anyone tried that new schnell short shift kit advertise at the top of page for 159$ yet?
give us a feed back if you have
thanks

Yes please. I was looking at that and wondering.

Go to the "search" function in the above blue line and enter "schnell". You'll find a few threads from happy forum members.

I was also interested in the short shift option and looking for feedback. I don't mind a higher effort to shift, if it is crisp and precise.

I have the 5-speed in my 98 (non-S) and I do not have any issues when the tranny is cold vs warm as far as shifting being stiffer or not easily slipping into gear. I don't want to risk starting that kind of problem. Would installing a SSK possibly cause such problems?

Although I would also wonder why such problems are limited to certain gears...could it be a synchro problem not related to SSK's at all?



This stiff shift when cold complaint is something you see with the 6 speeds, not 5 speeds, unless you live in Texas.

May I ask what is "special" about Texass?

[Perfectlap]

had a Miata with a very notchy shifter, especially when cold. Replaced the rubber boot (visible only when the shift knob and leather boot are removed) and it was a total transformation. The elasticity of the boot reduced the force needed to shift.