shifting into 5th or 6th gear at high speeds?

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Mar 29, 2006 | 12:27 PM

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William@Altered

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Originally Posted by plumpzz

why not just answer his question instead of voicing your useless opinions? If he wants to race let him.
Peronsally, i've never done a high speed shift from 5th-6th, but it might be how u shift. Theres actually a notch on the right most side of teh H pattern that the shifter can get stuck in, which happens to me at lower speeds. Try shifting straight into 6th instead of to the right hard and then down

I would think this is what's happening -

William

Mar 29, 2006 | 08:53 PM

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Alberto

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Originally Posted by mdboy1213

i do have a short throw too though. that might make it a little more difficult. it's smooth as normal with normal shifting.

That is your problem-for fast shifts STS actually hurt you. For casual flick of the wrist daily/back road driving sure, but for dragging never. I had a STS in my old car I ditched it in 1 month. Lose the STS and enjoy your tranny.

Edit-and for the 3-6 gear skipper, WTF! Just shift up through the gears if a 3-6 is notchy, damn-didnt know driving a MT required more than common sense....

Mar 30, 2006 | 02:23 AM

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Barzten1

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I've been having trouble getting it into 5th but only recently and when I'm really getting on it. Took it to dealer and they said there is nothing wrong with it. I wanted to tell him "try shifting at 7 grand". LOL

Mar 30, 2006 | 02:55 AM

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5th is the hardest gear to hit in the Z. Ive only powershifted 5th like 3X, I usually lift for that gear....

Mar 30, 2006 | 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alberto

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Edit-and for the 3-6 gear skipper, WTF! Just shift up through the gears if a 3-6 is notchy, damn-didnt know driving a MT required more than common sense....

I have to do this multiple times a day and it is a pain to hold in the clutch and put it in 4th then 5th then 6th and let the clutch out. I am not lazy and have plenty of common sense. It is just a pain sometimes and I wanted to ask if there might be a problem with the transmission.
You don't have to be such an a$$ to someone just asking an honest question. If everyone acted like you then no one would want to use this forum because every time someone asked a question they would be insulted. Some of us can be mature and use it for what it was created for...

Mar 30, 2006 | 04:58 PM

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Sorry I offended you-that wasnt my intention. Seriously though-and Im not being a d!ck, if your too lazy to shift up and rev a little through the gears you shoulda bought an auto. I NEVER skip gears, just doesnt feel natural....