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pr086 11-28-2012 09:09 PM

Reverse is kind of hard to get into
 
It feels like i have to put a lot of pressure and kind of force it into reverse. Anyone else?

Asphaltfrs1 11-28-2012 09:11 PM

Yes same here. I usually release the clutch then depress it again. Most of the time it becomes easier. Also I let it warm up.

wheelhaus 11-28-2012 09:40 PM

Either let the car roll a bit or let the clutch out in neutral (as @Asphaltfrs1 mentioned) , I'm pretty sure the reverse gear does not have a synchro. Either of the above should respectively rotate the input shaft or the gear stack, which helps to line up the dog teeth and thus, engagement.

SVThis 11-28-2012 09:46 PM

Letting it warm a bit is about the only thing that really helps. I'm glad it's staying in the garage for winter. I will definitely change the fluid in the spring. This is one cold blooded tranny.

Don Ivey 11-29-2012 12:51 PM

Related to this, I just got my FR-S and the only complaint is 1st to 2nd, and 2nd to 3rd notchiness. I know others have complained about this, but just wondered if it goes away with break in. I have noticed rev matching helps, but I'm lazy and just want to shift (and I shift slowly). Other than that, can't wait to get to one thousand miles so I can let her scream.

Razz 11-29-2012 01:09 PM

It's suppose to be notchy

mrlewistan 11-29-2012 08:09 PM

I have no issue with it. But I always give the car a few minutes to warm up when the engine/exhaust quiets down

BuBlake 11-29-2012 08:13 PM

Mine shifts into every gear, including reverse, smooth as can be, just for contrast. I shift into reverse at least once per day to back out of the garage. Only fluid I have changed is the motor oil(To Mobile 1 0w-20) and have 4700+ miles.

My previous car was a 350z with 6-spd manual, which others complained about as well and I didn't, so I may just be used to a relatively touchy transmission or have a high tolerance.

LIKEABOSS 11-29-2012 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuBlake (Post 582099)
Mine shifts into every gear, including reverse, smooth as can be, just for contrast. I shift into reverse at least once per day to back out of the garage. Only fluid I have changed is the motor oil(To Mobile 1 0w-20) and have 4700+ miles.

My previous car was a 350z with 6-spd manual, which others complained about as well and I didn't, so I may just be used to a relatively touchy transmission or have a high tolerance.

Have any blow 40 degree temps yet? When it's cold it's hard to shift into reverse.

PabloN 11-29-2012 08:50 PM

Think there have been posts about this before in cold weather. Here in the Midwest it's been approaching freezing & reverse is just about impossible until the car warms up. I started putting it in reverse when I park in the garage and leaving it there when I start up in the morning. There may be a little more wear on the clutch this way, I don't know...

BuBlake 11-29-2012 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LIKEABOSS (Post 582138)
Have any blow 40 degree temps yet? When it's cold it's hard to shift into reverse.

Car is stored in a garage... Where I live it might reach 40 in there at the peak of winter.

SVThis 11-29-2012 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuBlake (Post 582099)
Mine shifts into every gear, including reverse, smooth as can be, just for contrast. I shift into reverse at least once per day to back out of the garage. Only fluid I have changed is the motor oil(To Mobile 1 0w-20) and have 4700+ miles.

My previous car was a 350z with 6-spd manual, which others complained about as well and I didn't, so I may just be used to a relatively touchy transmission or have a high tolerance.

Or you just may be lucky. I've owned a bunch of manual tranny cars and never had a problem getting into reverse when cold

pr086 11-29-2012 10:36 PM

putting the clutch in and out dosn't seem to help, and letting it roll is rarely an option. i just have to force it in

Texas BRZ 11-29-2012 10:48 PM

Fortunately, slotting into reverse has not been an issue for myself.

Temperatures have dropped, and the overall notchiness is more present, but still not something for me to be bothered about.

Solid feeling / performing transmission, thus far.


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