Originally Posted by eddieflyinv
not even going to read half of these saying HOW to shift into first properly, you just shouldnt do it, when i learned to drive standard there were 2 rules
Rule #1 NEVER shift into first while in motion... not exactly never, but 99% of the time if youre in motion over 10km/h [6mph] id say you are fine to stay in 2nd,
"never go back into first unless you're at a crawl that 2nd gear would stall"
Rule #2 If it sounds bad, or if it feels bad, then it was bad, so dont do it again
rule number 2 is the easiest to get, if properly operated you should never hear any grinding from your transmission, if what youre doing is making it grind, do it differently,
annnnd side note.. 20mph is an outrageous speed to shift back into first, IMO, i suggest just downshifting till you get down to second gear, depress clutch and if you come to a complete stop sure go for 1st, if youre rolling at like 2-5 mph, sure EASE it into 1st, minimal to no damage done, it will go in, but dont try smashing it in there,
if youre going any faster than that, dont try to fight the transmissions lock out, just go really gentle on the clutch and throttle in 2nd and continue on your way
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