I have had many a stick shift. prefer them. The crossie is a bit stiff, first to second. It does get better with miles.


I short throw mine with thumb and forefinger on the boot. It goes where you want it with relative ease.


One improvement you might consider is a sprint Booster. It is not related to the tranny but makes the throttle more responsive. Made all the difference for me in how the car shifts and handles the clutch. These cars should have come with them from the factory.