wow, I expected a lot more flaming than this in a such a thread. Great job you guys, and very nice and informative posts.

ChiShi

 

Hey OP. I just took my Z in for the same reason, and they are replacing my tranny under warranty. Take her into the dealer, see what they say about it.

 

Hmmm are you sure its the tranny... Im feeling the same thing like when I shift to second it's hitting something on both sides ....

 

put that b!tch in gear and go, changing hand position is a good habbit. muscle memory will devolp and in a race you will bang the sheeeit muslem out of the gears. the best thing is do what works for you dont be scared lol.

 

N to 1st = Knuckles Up / Palm Down
1st to 2nd = Knuckles Down / Palm Up--------
2nd to 3rd = Knuckles Up / Palm Down
3rd to 4th = Knuckles Down / Palm Up--------
4th to 5th = Knuckles Up / Palm Down
5th to 6th = Knuckles Down / Palm Up--------

is this right?

 

No... just palm the shifter the same way for every gear...palm down knuckles up.... not only is it easier... there is nothing to remember... gee golly is my hand supposed to be like this or this for this gear?? Get out of the habit of holding the shifter like a fighter pilot altogether.