first gear stiffness, anyone else?
#46
05-02-2007, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PbPedis
I would add that out of my last 8 manual transmission cars, 5 have periodically had trouble engaging 1st from neutral at a dead stop, including my current C2S. The other 4 cars were not Porsches. The 3 that did not have problems were Audis. So, if it's not normal to not ever have trouble engaging 1st gear, then it sure is a common problem out there.
Oh, I should also add that I'll keep leaving it in neutral at a red light. I've not heard a convincing argument so far to leave it in gear.
Oh, I should also add that I'll keep leaving it in neutral at a red light. I've not heard a convincing argument so far to leave it in gear.
amen, i'm with you. i'll be leaving her in neutral too... but first a trip to my dealer to complain about my first gear stiffness.
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05-02-2007, 06:46 PM
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#49
05-02-2007, 08:21 PM
With over 9K miles, I still have a notchy 1st gear until warm up - but only when its cold outside 50 degrees or less. I put it into 2nd first then it slides into 1st, until it warms up.
#50
05-03-2007, 01:12 PM
Downshift into First is fine.. Its a stiff gear, so I have to double clutch and then it goes in like butter
Originally Posted by MJS NYC
You donwshifted into 1st gear? Is that a good idea?
I have about 300m on the odometer, first gear is definitely a bit stiff at times but more noticable to me is that it is notchy - even after the engine and transmission has had a chance to warm up.
I have about 300m on the odometer, first gear is definitely a bit stiff at times but more noticable to me is that it is notchy - even after the engine and transmission has had a chance to warm up.
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