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Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding
I don't know you or how you really drive and have not been in your car. That said, in my 13k miles on my '15 BRZ the transmission has behaved just fine. Now, it does NOT like to be hurried and you have to give the synchros time to get their work done, particularly when the car's cold. But if I shift deliberately and firmly it will do exactly what I want, every time. Now, mine may take a dump on me tomorrow, but I don't think your experience is the norm.
For the money an LS swap will cost, and the aggravation and heartache it will probably cause, I recommend selling the BRZ and finding a low mileage Cayman. If you fit in them (I don't) I think you'll be ahead in both money and happiness.
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Thanks for the advice, will make note.
I'm not sure what you mean give the synchros time to get their work done, when you're in neutral, they are not working until you make a move to get into gear. If you're shifting fast and deliberately even after waiting for a moment in neutral you are not giving them time to get their work done, at best the primary of your transmission is slowed down by mechanical friction and the viscosity of the oil making for an easier shift, but that is also the purpose of double clutching, to force that processes hand a little bit. That's been the best for me to make it behave. And we all definitely know not to waste our time getting into gear, because that's how you surely get any transmission to grind.
I can try shifting a little slower. I've had mixed results with that. I'm not exactly shifting like speed racer though.
I have noticed some of the same things you did though, it's 1. /significantly/ happier warm and 2. seems to like being shifted briskly and with a lively force. It still bangs a little bit going in but its much less severe. I still fear premature wear.