Originally Posted by rob-2

Couple things to remember

1. This tranny communicates a lot because the shifter connects directly to the tranny
2. Your Si had linkage, so you didn't feel nearly enough to know it was 'notchy' or not when compared to the S
3. The tranny needs to warm up and if you shift slowly won't be notchy.

Suggestions
1. Slow your shifts down
2. Let the tranny warm up
3. Change tranny fluid and grease shifter