1G Improved shifts?

1g Cam · Dec 16, 2015

I have a 5 speed gsx, my shifting is notchy. Takes a couple tries to get it into first, very notchy into second, third, fourth, and fifth are fine. Reverse takes a couple tries as well. I was wondering if solid bushings for the base and cables. Maybe new fluid. It was changed a little under a year ago. Thanks guys.

Dsmkauai · Dec 16, 2015

Start by adjusting your clutch and checking for leaks at the master and slave. The bushings will help you can also rebuilt the shifter while your in there. Jnz has all the little bushings to do it.

1g Cam · Dec 16, 2015

The slave and master are good, I took it to a transmission shop and they said there is nothing I can do that it was a notchy unit, I believe there has to be something to help.

donniekak · Dec 16, 2015

Do a clutch drag test. The car being difficult to put in gear at a stop with the engine running is a classic sign.

On a flat piece of road press the clutch to the floor, rev the engine to 6-7,000 Rpms and see if the car moves at all. If it does, the clutch is dragging and needs adjusted.

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1g Cam · Dec 16, 2015

Yeah, I noticed when the car is off it shifts perfectly smooth a little clunky but way better, just curious wouldn't that be kinda harsh on the car? To Rev that high.

1g Cam · Dec 16, 2015

Tomorrow I'm gonna go see if it's dragging, I have a buddy with a shop so I can adjust it. Harder when there's a storm

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Dsmkauai · Dec 16, 2015

Checking for drag is fine. Just don't sit on wot to long LOL

. You will be able to tell if it drags around 7k. If you feel it pull you forward it's dragging. If nothing happens your all good.

1g Cam · Dec 16, 2015

So if it's fine should I still adjust it?

Dsmkauai · Dec 16, 2015

I would still double check with the jack trans method. Just to be sure your in the optimal range. But sounds like you have slight drag.

1g Cam · Dec 16, 2015

Alright, thanks. I'll check this stuff out, that would be awesome if that would make the shifting better.

Slavonic · Dec 16, 2015

You can try adjust clut at the pedal for maximum pedal height and check if there any improvement.

cmehlxl · Dec 17, 2015

new master (and slave if you have $) along with SS clutch line. cost me $167 shipped for master cylinder and ss line together from http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/

DSM1G90 · Dec 20, 2015

After replacing both my master and slave, I still had to fine tune the adjustment to eliminate clutch drag where it's not stopping the input shaft.
You get it right, but things can get out of alignment were just a half turn on the rod clears it up in a quick.

bastarddsm · Dec 20, 2015

If it blocks you from shifting, the clutch is dragging. If it grinds the synchros are worn

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