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Originally Posted by Spuds

+1 to don't slip the clutch and drive it more. It took my transmission a few thousand miles to wear in too. IMO the car is easier to drive aggressively than sedately if that helps. Give it a bit to warm up, then show it who's boss.

Thanks for the advice, and I myself really don't want to slip the clutch but for now it seems like it is the only way to obtain a smooth shift. The sad part is most people actually recommend this as well, but now I know why.

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

The PP has nothing to do with anything, it's all the same engine and tranny.
As for your problems, it's just you have to get used to the odd ball shift point.

It was the same for me when I got mine. I question my shifting technique because my MR2 was smooth and butter even when banging it fast.

Just keep driving it and eventually you'll feel the right shift point. Also helps to rev match up shits if that makes senses. But I noticed this car likes it when you give it more gas while shifting.

Thank you for your response, but I mentioned Performance Package because the brakes on the car are extremely grabby even for a lightweight vehicle.

Originally Posted by ls1ac

Take it to the dealer and have someone else drive it with you in the car. If they are smooth you need work if they have the same problem have them fixit.

Originally Posted by AJ32162

Or the OP might want to have another manual shift BRZ/FR-S/Toyota 86 owner drive it with him in the car and see what he has to say.

I may try to do this when I can, a dealer and an owner of his own would both be great places t start. Thank you.

Originally Posted by ermax

You say you have a 30yo Corolla but have you owned any manuals with DBW?

Old manuals are much easier to drive smooth. The lag from DBW makes timing a smooth shift a challenge. My first DBW car was an IS300 which has TONS of lag. That car was hard to shift smooth even after owning it for many years. I also owned a G35 sedan (hated this car) which also had incredibly laggy DBW. I remember when I was selling it a guy was test driving and stalled over and over. I told him not to feel bad that it’s hard to drive. It’s hard to notice any DBW lag in the Twins but it’s still there and adds to the challenge. The clutch is also like a switch which doesn’t help. Hang in there, you will master it.

BTW, you can swap the slave cylinder for a smaller one which helps a lot with the pedal feel. I think I paid $35 for mine and it’s a 5 min job to install.

I am very happy to have you reply as I learned something new today! I have no idea what Drive by Wire is, but after searching it up I only seem to find groups of angry enthusiasts complaining about lagging and un responsive throttle, and maybe the fact it might be more expensive to produce? Is there a reason why most companies are starting to use these new technologies as they don't seem to be very proficient which is kind of odd for newer cars to be called innovated when they have parts that aren't as great.

Furthermore I thank you all for your replies, and am overjoyed to have you all trying to help me out when I myself was seeking answers. Thanks again and any new replies and past experiences are certainly welcome!