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Old 10-08-2016, 11:31 AM   #4
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Yes, the shifting is normal. I also tend to shift at higher RPMs so it will shift smoother. One little thing I do is try to not "palm" the shifter. If you rest the palm of your hand on the shifter, you tend to be more forceful on the transmission. I try to grab the shifter with my fingers. You get to feel the nuances of the transmission. Try to put even pressure on the shifter when engaging the clutch and shifting out of gear. Let it fall out of gear on its own. Then put slight pressure on the shifter going into the next gear.

I've found that I need to shift quickly before the RPMs drop too much. This is especially the case for shifting from 4th to 5th. You need to get it over there quick before the RPMs drop too much and it clunks into gear. Also, make sure your clutch is all the way to the floor before doing anything so that you are completely disengaged. This will prevent grinding.
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