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07-22-2012, 10:52 PM | #1 |
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Clunk when going into first gear?
Almost every time I shift into first gear, there's a loud clunk noise. Anyone else have this issue or know why it's doing this?
I have about 250 miles on my BRZ and the grinding/syncro crunch is now gone from second gear. I guess the triple cone syncro's had to be broken in? I'm about 80 city/20 hwy and I'm getting 28 mpg on my first tank of gas. This is pretty amazing. Can't wait to fully break in the vehicle and push my brz a little harder. |
07-22-2012, 10:53 PM | #2 |
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This is normal according to most people.
This is the same tranny from the lexus IS line .. which is loud. I personally like it. you might wanna try search/technical sub forums |
07-22-2012, 11:04 PM | #3 |
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It's normal. I think it's even mentioned in the owner's manual.
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The auto transmission otoh is amazing. I would've purchased an auto if I didn't love driving manual so much. |
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07-22-2012, 11:29 PM | #5 | |
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I remember it being higher than anything I plan on in the next few years though. |
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07-23-2012, 02:02 AM | #6 |
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It's based on the Aisin unit from the IS250, but it's been heavily modified. I don't have my source on hand, but I remember reading somewhere that approximately 80% of the parts have been changed out. Someone feel free to correct me if i'm wrong though.
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07-23-2012, 02:25 AM | #7 |
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If you want to avoid that noise, you could press on the clutch in neutral for 3-5 secs before putting into 1st gear.
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07-23-2012, 01:46 PM | #8 | |
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Also I think I remember reading somewhere that this tranny unit cannot handle all that much extra torque and hp above stock safely... Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though. |
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I know this is an old thread... forgive me.
But does anyone know the exact cause of the clunk? |
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You'll obviously need a different clutch for those much bigger numbers, but the trans will hold them reasonably well enough. Otherwise, start looking into stronger gears that will hold higher tq without an issue.
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Chas3wba0 is correct. You're hearing the effect of the 1st gear synchro doing its job. The transmission is stopped, so selecting first forces the input and intermediate shaft to suddenly stop as well.
It is also repeatable after you've stopped. If you reengage the clutch in neutral before selecting first each time, the engine (via clutch) will spin the input shaft. If you hold the clutch in for 5-6 sec the input shaft and intermediate shaft will have enough time to slow down on their own, so when you select 1st it's silent because nothing is spinning. |
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No problem, I was confused when I first noticed it too and read a similar explanation somewhere else on this forum. Did a bit of research and confirmed that it is most likely true
Also corrected my post because my last statement was slightly inaccurate
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