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Re: [ST] Re: First Sprint ST Ride- Clunky Gears



This technique definitely helps, but these gear boxes still are really stiff
when cold, in my experience. This technique should really be used all of the
time for smoother shifting.
 Matt Heyer

 On 10/4/05, Nick Nowak <nowak.nick@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Clunky or stiff shifting can sometimes be eliminated by slightly changing
> your shifting technique. The trick is to slightly preload the shifter you
> pull the clutch. Push the shift lever up to the point you start to feel
> resistence, and then while maintaining pressure at that posistion, pull
> the
> clutch lever. The shift lever should then slide smoothly the rest of the
> way
> up, completing the gear change. This techniqe works for downshifts too.
> For
> clutchless upshifts, all that is required is to quickly roll off the
> throttle with the shift lever preloaded and everything will slide into
> place. As others have mentioned though, the tranny needs at least 5000
> miles
> to break in and then it is really great.
> Here's to blissful shifting
> Nick, '00 RS
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