shifting into 2nd

[einzlr]

Originally Posted by cantaloupe

This only pertains to when you're slowing down correct? My issue was upshifting to second.

That's correct But this advice will come in handy if you have troubles with downshifting once you've mastered upshifting. What part of CA are you in? If you're close to me, if you like we can meet up and I'll help you with the upshifting.

[PMok]

I've been driving manual 5-speed for more than 12 years, so I am no newbie around the gear shift... but I feel the same way about the 1-2 shift, it definitely feels rougher than the other shifts. 2-3, 3-4, 4-5 and 5-6 all feel fine. The 1-2 shift just seems to grind more when you don't shift slowly and the car isn't warmed up, whereas all the other gears are fine at all times. I'm still in the break-in period though, so hopefully it will soften up over time.

[JonnyRocket]

Originally Posted by omgwtfbbqsauce

You would need to slow down more before popping into second, alternatively you can rev match it into 2nd (double clutch downshift or heel-toe)

Double clutching is totally unnecessary on any modern car. It will only waste your time.

#fastandfuriousftl

[Mochikomi]

Originally Posted by JonnyRocket

Double clutching is totally unnecessary on any modern car. It will only waste your time.

#fastandfuriousftl

Double clutching helps for large skips and keeps your synchros more healthy. eg. Downshifting from 6-3, 5-2 or some such can either take longer or put a lot of work on the synchros, but if you double clutch it will slide right in.

It's also a good thing to have in the tool belt in case you have a synchro fail. It's not necessary, but it still has its uses.

[ngabdala]

There has been a few times where I couldn't shift it into first as I came to a full stop at an intersection. I don't think the problem has gone away. I'm not sure if it's normal. I had a Civic Si which did the same thing.

[reeves]

I'm almost at 3K miles.. the 1-2 shift isn't getting any easier. When it's cold, sometimes its almost impossible to put it into 2nd gear. And reverse too for that matter.

In normal driving, what actually helps (for me anyway) is keeping the REVS up around 1800-2000, it makes shifting from 1st to 2nd a little smoother.. sometimes even buttery smooth, once the car's warmed up.

[GoSharks]

I have about 2K miles on my BRZ, and I am still having shift problems from 1st to 2nd. Definitely a bigger problem when cold. To be honest, this is my biggest issue with my BRZ! I will try to change to a synthetic trans oil or I will see what Subaru service can recommend. I much preferred the manual trans (Getrag), in my MINI Cooper S (albeit longer throws). I am not a big fan of this transmission (so far), and you hear all the reviewers rave about it.

[jmaryt]

it's an "aisin" same company that builds for mazda!
aisin is in the "miata",AND the "chevy camaro 6"

[NOHOME]

Unfortunately,second gear shifts on these cars are more suited to Peterbuilts than sportscars. I believe the smooth shiters are the exception rather than the norm. Dobt much can be done except that it gets fixed for the next model year.

This is at the top of my list of why the car is a GOOD car, but not a GREAT car like the Miata was when launched23 years ago.

I imagine trying to get into second on a course is going to suck!

[GoSharks]

Originally Posted by jmaryt

it's an "aisin" same company that builds for mazda!
aisin is in the "miata",AND the "chevy camaro 6"

I had a RX-7 a long time ago that had a similar issue shifting from first to second now that I think about it. At the time, I had the trans fluid swtiched to a synthetic, Amsoil. Amsoil helped a lot, but the issue was still there somewhat. What is strange this morning is I had no issues first to second driving to work. Temps here in the SF Bay Area this morning are high 50's, which may have been a factor.

[jmaryt]

don't know to a certainty,but the synthetic should help,that
and getting miles on the "box"

[Chauntalei]

Originally Posted by jmaryt

it's an "aisin" same company that builds for mazda!
aisin is in the "miata",AND the "chevy camaro 6"

It's an Aisin, yes. However, it's an Aisin that's been heavily modified. There was a quote floating around somewhere saying that about 80% of the design had been modified from the original unit, if not more.

[Norkoastal]

Does anyone else notice the huge difference in shifting 1-2 with the AC on? I'm suprised how much more throttle is needed to keep the gurgling/marble noise quiet.. Maybe a light pulley purchase is in the works.. hmmm.

[synister808]

Originally Posted by cantaloupe

This is my first manual car so don't have much experience with shifting, but it seems difficult to shift the knob into second gear from first. It doesn't feel smooth and I kinda have to force it in there. Anyone else experience this? Is this normal?

That was one of the things that sold me when I first test drove it, was the shifting and how smooth it was. I got only 400 miles and my first to second is clunky and now my second to third starting to do the same. I also feel my clutch is starting to grab high.