2013 Toyota 86 gearbox concern

[Brenton86]

Hi guys. I'm about to purchase a 2013 high spec 86 with 68000kms on it. When shifting to 2nd gear at normal/low rpm, the gear seems to slightly grind, or not shift in smoothly as the other gears. Is this a normal thing with this year model? The owner did raise the issue to toyota at 40000kms but they said that its normal and not a fault.
Also the valve spring recall was done at 60000. After 8000kms is it safe to assume things are all okay?
Appreciate your urgent advice.
Thank you

[Veloist]

It’s normal especially when the car is cold but mostly any time it’s slower speeds and the car is coasting during the shift (like going downhill). This happened with my 2016 BRZ and is still happening on my 2020 BRZ. Like I said, it occurs almost all the time when I first start it up whether it’s morning or late in the day.

[DarkPira7e]

In my experience, my car never liked shifting into a higher gear at an already low RPM. I target my shifts at 2700RPM or above.

Change your transmission fluid and give it 500 miles to see if it helps

[Veloist]

Here you go

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31929

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Brenton86

Hi guys. I'm about to purchase a 2013 high spec 86 with 68000kms on it. When shifting to 2nd gear at normal/low rpm, the gear seems to slightly grind, or not shift in smoothly as the other gears. Is this a normal thing with this year model? The owner did raise the issue to toyota at 40000kms but they said that its normal and not a fault.
Also the valve spring recall was done at 60000. After 8000kms is it safe to assume things are all okay?
Appreciate your urgent advice.
Thank you

Welcome to the group -

The rough shifting into second is normal for most people.

You car should be OK that many miles after the recall work.

I suggest you just practice the timing on the 1-2 shift, when you are able to do it smoothly without using the clutch, you'll know you have the timing right -

[Brenton86]

Thanks for the info and reassurance guys. I'm going forward with the finance process. I would probably be asking a lot of questions as I'm learning about the 86 now lol.
Once I get the car I will have toyota change the gearbox and diff oil with the engine oil change. Super excited for my first rear wheel drive car.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Welcome to the group -

The rough shifting into second is normal for most people.

You car should be OK that many miles after the recall work.

I suggest you just practice the timing on the 1-2 shift, when you are able to do it smoothly without using the clutch, you'll know you have the timing right -

[sneaky_pete]

1st to 2nd shift issue is pretty much normal when the car is cold. once the gearbox is properly warm (after 15 minutes of driving) you shouldn't have a problem.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

What you en on me fer ....??

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What you en on me fer ....??

You know why. Telling folks to shift without the clutch...

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

You know why. Telling folks to shift without the clutch...

OK, you have a point, most of them have enough problems shifting using the clutch -

However, learning to shift up the gears, not using the clutch, is a good exercise to learn and get the feel of how a MT works.

Also, if your clutch goes out, you can usually make your way home (just don't stop). Also, unless you explode the clutch, then maybe not.

Hell, I shift up the gears without using the clutch many times.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

OK, you have a point, most of them have enough problems shifting using the clutch -

However, learning to shift up the gears, not using the clutch, is a good exercise to learn and get the feel of how a MT works.

Also, if your clutch goes out, you can usually make your way home (just don't stop). Also, unless you explode the clutch, then maybe not.

Hell, I shift up the gears without using the clutch many times.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Well, a is better than a

[JesseG]

The twins are happiest when they are being driven quickly. I don’t mean driving like a maniac, but when your inputs are quick. I’ve experienced a notchy 1-2 shift many times while putting around, never when I’m driving faster.

So the faster you drive the twins the better they feel. It’s pretty cool when you think about it. The opposite of a relaxed cruiser type of car, or even muscle car. In regards to driver inputs, not all out speed. Tons of cars are faster than the twins.


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