I've noticed this happening more frequently now to the point where it happens almost every time. I shift out of first gear anywhere from 2.5k RPM to 3.5k RPM and whenever I do, I can feel that the shift isn't going through smoothly through my shifter. It's enough so that you can actually hear the gear going in with music off. I am sure I am pushing down on the clutch 100%. Does anyone else have this issue or is this something I should bring up at my next appointment?

 

No, mine still feels the same, I have 33k miles on mine.

 

have the problem too. its just hard to make it smooth on these cars

 

If you go higher in RPMs it'll be smooth.

There's a point where it feels smooth as butter. I think I get that kind of shift maybe 10% of the time.

Most of the time it feels notchy though.

 

if you get any grinding or resistance going into gear, take it to the dealer. you could be due a new tranny under warranty.

 

+1, Higher RPMS are the cure. I won't even shift the car less than 3k.

I agree there is a shift spot (1st to 2nd) that I get that feels like butter and the car just takes off, I get it about 5-10% of the time. Usually happens for me in tight traffic. damn.

 

Let the clutch up slow...Thats all that needs to be done..

 

Some questions.

1. How many miles on your current trans fluid? If you drive in a spirited manner, I'd recommend changing it more frequently. Fresh fluid makes the tranny feel GREAT.

2. Do you skip downshift?

3. Does this happen at any time on a 1-2 shift or only when the trans is cold?

 

Its normal with this tranny, they're rough and noisy.

 

I usually get it from 2nd to 3rd. But yea higher rpm equals smoother shifts.

 

yep yep yep yep and YEP! there's plenty of threads on these forums about the tranny. I'll let it go without givin ya crap since you're a neeewb ;-) haha

 

I find that if, for the same shift point in terms of RPM...If I hit the gas harder to get there the notchiness subsides and it feels right going into all gears. If I ease into the gas, to that same shift point (at the lower gears 1->2, 2->3), I get the notchiness.

 

i found that at higher rev (3K-4K regular driving), it is much smoother...well i think it's telling us to drive it like it suppose to be driven....

 

i have the NICKEL MOD and shifts are SMOOOOOOTH.......TRY IT!!!!!!!!!

 

Sometimes I get this feeling of notchy shifting if I shift too fast and slam on the clutch pedal. It's most likely from the synchros not catching up to your shifting. A reason it probably feels less notchy when you rev higher is because you wait longer to let the rpms fall before shifting, giving your synchros time to sync up.