Originally Posted by
Drawbar
I've read other posts about the low 1st gear as well. I've had my car only about a month, and it took a little practice but I think really all you need to do is ramp it up to at least 3500rpm and you will get a smooth shift to 2nd. You can do it slowly, or with some practice faster, but IMHO, I really can't see many situations where you would need to start off in 2nd....AND..if you do, you miss that nice snap to 3rd!
2004 Silver Blue 6spd Coupe, Annnnd.....loving it!
It's not a matter of it being difficult, it's a matter of it being pointless. Trust me, if I want to hammer it off the line, it's 1st, bust em lose hitting 2nd and 3rd for a nice chirp, and I'm gone. If the car is moving at all (like 1 inch per hour even), you're on level ground, and damn sure if you're on a downgrade, 1st is a waste of time.