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Jun 19, 2009 | 12:12 PM

#11

Mr. Francesco

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From: never never land

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Originally Posted by freq,Jun 19 2009, 01:39 PM

Skipping gears with this tranny is a BAD idea.

Ive never had a problem. I usually do it though on a down shift.

Jun 19, 2009 | 12:44 PM

#12

Salmoon

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I think I skip occasionally, normally after i take it out of gear for a few though, just don't do it quick. If I drop a gear or two, I let it coast a bit. Dunno why, just feels better, heh

Jun 19, 2009 | 12:47 PM

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tinkfist

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Originally Posted by Salmoon,Jun 19 2009, 04:44 PM

I think I skip occasionally, normally after i take it out of gear for a few though, just don't do it quick. If I drop a gear or two, I let it coast a bit. Dunno why, just feels better, heh

Need to learn to heel-toe

Jun 19, 2009 | 12:56 PM

#14

Salmoon

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heh, I do that when I'm slowing down to a red light or turn. I've only skipped a gear a few times while putzing around and it should be fine as long as you take it out of gear first.

Jun 19, 2009 | 03:36 PM

#15

s2000isu

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I read that skipping is bad and destroys the synchros. I usually skip 5th because well its worthless for just driving normally.

Jun 19, 2009 | 03:55 PM

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Mr. Hyde

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There are a lot of threads on this from the past. This one looks pretty good.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showt...0&#entry4581588

Jun 20, 2009 | 07:02 AM

#17

coreyGPW

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From: Bangor PA

wow i had no idea about this. never skipping gears again. mine only has 34k on it and sometimes 1st to 2nd will grind unless im slow with it. thanks for the post!