Shifting into 2nd - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

radroach · 04-10-2014, 01:52 AM

Wear comfortable shoes

_______ · 04-10-2014, 01:54 AM

When shifting to 2nd hold the clutch and let the revs drop a bit longer than usual. I found that i can get butter smooth transition from 1st to 2nd by doing this.

husker741 · 04-10-2014, 01:54 AM

I'd definitely be willing to set up a private meeting and give you a tip.

congiiee · 04-10-2014, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by husker741

I'd definitely be willing to set up a private meeting and give you a tip.

I see what youre doing here. Lol!

congiiee · 04-10-2014, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bpmorgan7

Maybe I just suck but I cant seem to shift smoothly into second... Like ever. Is there a trick to this? Or do I just suck at driving?

Smoothly as in changing the shift knob to 2nd position? Or engaging the clutch in 2nd?

subiestyle · 04-10-2014, 03:55 AM

You just gotta jam it in there with force. I do find that once she's warm and parts are lubed up, it slides in easier.

Kliph · 04-10-2014, 11:30 AM

Hello there,

Just picked up my new BRZ on Tuesday. (Traded in my MT Limited Impreza)

I too find the 1st to 2nd gear shift tight/notchy. Interesting to note that the downshift from 3rd to 2nd is smooth............Kliph

malave7567 · 04-10-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by _______

When shifting to 2nd hold the clutch and let the revs drop a bit longer than usual. I found that i can get butter smooth transition from 1st to 2nd by doing this.

This works sometimes for me when my transmission is still not warm.

Once everything is warmed up, it shifts smooth almost every time. But my car has 11,000 miles and Motul 300 in the transmission, so that helps.

bpmorgan7 · 04-10-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by congiiee

Smoothly as in changing the shift knob to 2nd position? Or engaging the clutch in 2nd?

engaging the clutch

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Originally Posted by malave7567

This works sometimes for me when my transmission is still not warm.

Once everything is warmed up, it shifts smooth almost every time. But my car has 11,000 miles and Motul 300 in the transmission, so that helps.

yup, just hit 500 today and still have whatever fluids that subaru gave me.

Jyn · 04-10-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwood11

Ya try your best not to break 4k rpm for the first 1000 miles for sure. In my opinion this is a must. You will get people on either side of the fence on this one. I tend to trust the engineers recommendation.

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Originally Posted by bpmorgan7

Yeah thats what I've been trying to do. Trying to baby it as much as possible for now

Just FYI, it's not really the engineers' recommendation more than it's the legal team's recommendation. They don't really consult us or care about us engineers after we've delivered the product. They have technical writers and legal to deal with all the book mumbo-jumbo.

tyrantcf · 04-10-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyn

Just FYI, it's not really the engineers' recommendation more than it's the legal team's recommendation. They don't really consult us or care about us engineers after we've delivered the product. They have technical writers and legal to deal with all the book mumbo-jumbo.

This. Lawyers write/have more say in what goes in the owners manuals than anyone else.

czechm8 · 04-10-2014, 02:36 PM

Glad to find the 2nd gear issue should get better with age. I find it odd too that 2nd gear is a little rough. I'm only at about 300 miles though!

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Namuna · 04-10-2014, 02:47 PM

A few things to keep in mind:

* Our car is a "sports" car, which means it inherently drives a little differently than the average car.
* If you got yours with any extras, like the TRD Cold-Air Intake, that supposedly delays the throttle response a little.
* Cold weather makes a BIG difference when the car isn't warmed up yet
* Read this thread about changing your transmission fluid ASAP...http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46208

I have similar shifting issues as well, but it's getting better and I can't say whether that's more because I'm adjusting to my car or if it's breaking in (I about to hit 500 miles on it as well).

Don't worry, it'll get better!

SirBrass · 04-10-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bpmorgan7

About 450

Takes some breaking in. I'd also recommend an aftermarket rear shifter bushing, heavy shift knob, and mtec springs.

Also, rev-matching when downshifting into 2nd will make it easier.

04-10-2014, 02:47 PM	#27
Namuna Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: NY/NJ Posts: 273 Thanks: 182 Thanked 173 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A few things to keep in mind: * Our car is a "sports" car, which means it inherently drives a little differently than the average car. * If you got yours with any extras, like the TRD Cold-Air Intake, that supposedly delays the throttle response a little. * Cold weather makes a BIG difference when the car isn't warmed up yet * Read this thread about changing your transmission fluid ASAP...http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46208 I have similar shifting issues as well, but it's getting better and I can't say whether that's more because I'm adjusting to my car or if it's breaking in (I about to hit 500 miles on it as well). Don't worry, it'll get better! __________________ --- --- Namunas' FR-S Journal

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_______ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: SWP Subaru BRZ Location: NJ, United States Posts: 156 Thanks: 22 Thanked 35 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	When shifting to 2nd hold the clutch and let the revs drop a bit longer than usual. I found that i can get butter smooth transition from 1st to 2nd by doing this.

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subiestyle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Monogram FR-S White MT Location: San Francisco Posts: 433 Thanks: 62 Thanked 106 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You just gotta jam it in there with force. I do find that once she's warm and parts are lubed up, it slides in easier.

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Kliph Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 MT Silver BRZ Location: Uxbridge, Ont Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hello there, Just picked up my new BRZ on Tuesday. (Traded in my MT Limited Impreza) I too find the 1st to 2nd gear shift tight/notchy. Interesting to note that the downshift from 3rd to 2nd is smooth............Kliph

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