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Old 12-06-2012, 08:00 PM   #108
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Originally Posted by TMayes86 View Post
Synchro mesh transmissions can have issues and eventually break if you shift into first while in motion.
Unless you can back that up i'll take it as a myth.

Something from an owners manual that states something like '1st gear must only be selected when stationary. Selecting this gear while in motion can cause damage to the gearbox.'

I would suggest selecting 1st while in motion may actually improve the action by freeing it up, the same as the other gears improve from new when they're tighter.
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