[mhiscott]

I just recently installed an FX400 clutch/flywheel package in my FRS.

After doing so, I noticed it was more difficult to get into reverse/1st when stopped. It does this regardless of if its warm or cold. Trans fluid is Pentosin MTF2. Otherwise the trans setup is stock.

I have heard that insufficient lubing of the clutch disc spline can cause this. I did put some lube on, but mainly on the TOB/sleeve it slides on. I didn't put much on the splines as I didn't want it to fling off onto the clutch disc.

The pedal engagement point is fairly high currently. Could having excess pressure on the pressureplate's fingers when clutched in cause this? I'm not sure if its a clutch adjustment issue or if its the lack of sufficient spline grease.

The gears are also a bit difficult to engage near redline especially when flatfoot shifting. I figure the two issues are connected.

In one instance, at a stop in a parking lot (engine/trans warm), I wasn't able to shift into reverse at all from a stop. It was locked out. I had to engage a forward gear, then go back to shifting into reverse and it slid in. You can feel engaging 1st/reverse from a stop that there is resistance putting the shifter into the position you're trying to move it.

Any ideas or similar experiences?

Thanks!