I've noticed when i shift the stick into 1st and 2nd gear it's not very smooth...is this normal in the S? I haven't driven a different S than my own in a while so I can't remember if the other car did this too.

 

i believe it's normal..especially when it's not warmed up.

i get the grind on some occasion too

 

it does happen... especially for 1st to 2nd when it's cold. It's rare but mine did pop out from 2nd once or twice.

 

I would consider it normal... it bothered me when I first got my S but after constant reading, seems notchy shifters are normal in these cars

 

never smooth even warmed up in first and second gear, others are fine.
even warmed up, still pain in the ass to put in first gear

 

mines fine after its been warmed up.

Honda MTF 2 tranny fluid FTW!!!!

 

mines also fine after warmed

 

mine is 2nd, and some times, 3(rare).
i alway warm my car. so i don't think warmup is an issuse.
well,, i guess, if the car is still under warrenti, you can take down to dealer, and ask them to test drive.
i am sure,, if there is a problem, they'll fix it
cause it'll cause 2000+ if problem is cost by transmision, or gear box. if they found problem not cost by abuse

change your oil ( transmision ),, will help maintain.

 

I also notice rougher shifting btween 1st & 2nd. Reading stuff from the main thread it seems pretty normal.