what about clutch slave ball thingy?

 

i dont have a problem doing that... BUT it shouldnt act that way... atleast my last 01 s2k didnt do that... im changing the fluids tomorrow and ill update and let you know if it has gotten better

 

Bump for results?

 

Yes, bump for results?

I had issued getting into just reverse (and not first) on mornings, but a tranny flush with Honda MTF made it somewhat easier.

 

Rake through a couple of gears first befor trying 1st and reverse. I think many people who have been driving stick shifts do this rather automatically even though it may be unnecessary. Come to think of it, I'm not sure weather I do this or not. If I do, its just an unconsious manuver. Not a bad habit to have BTW.

 

changing the fluids helped. i went with amsoil in tranny and diff. plus i just moved to vegas so the addition of heat makes it non existent. i think it was mostly the cold and old fluid. i also re-greased my shifter

 

I am currently using the amsoil tranny fluid, and let me tell you, I wont be using it again. I am going to switch to the Honda MTF for sure. It takes waaaay too long for this fluid to warm up. Its difficult to get into first until its warm, after about 50 kilometers. Honda MTF for tranny fluid is the only way to go!

 

I have experience with amsoil with previous cars, but it sure isn't the cure for every car. Sometimes, good ole' plain fluids from the dealership is the only way to go.

 

This happens to me too. If I rev the engine a bit while in neutral with the clutch pedal out it tends to allow me to get into gear a lot easier. Try that.