alSpeed2k

That's great, Chuck, I'm glad I could save you some of your hard earned money! I was actually wondering if you managed to resolve your issue.

pearl_s2k mentioned a heavier shift knob, I believe this will help as well. Following a DIY on this site, I countersunk and added weights to my OEM knob; it's significantly heavier than before but it feels great! I think my SSM actually drives/shifts better than my CR. I'll need to make adjustments to my CR to remedy this.

s2kcanuck

A quick update .... after 3 weeks of driving, including a 3-day trip to Vancouver Island, I'm happy to say there hasn't been even a hint of trouble with the transmission. It's still a bit notchy when cold, but that quickly goes away once things warm up. Adding weight to the shift knob is an intriguing idea, something I might try later.

Problem solved.

alSpeed2k

I just added a heavier, countersunk knob to my CR today and it definitely feels smoother. Not quite used to how low it sits though.

s2kcanuck

So the throw is effectively a bit shorter? That sounds like a good thing to me. Did you craft the new knob yourself or buy it somewhere?

Is the smoother feel simply a case of the gear lever not vibrating as much because of the added inertia? Just a guess.

Chuck S

For any given angle (like between gear positions) the length of the radius (gear lever) determines the length of the arc (the distance the knob moves). Shorter radius = less arc length. Someone who paid more attention in 10th grade geometry than I did will probably come up with the formula.

-- Chuck

alSpeed2k

Someone was selling a Moddiction knob locally and I bought it. For my SSM, I countersunk and added weights (big washers) to the OEM knob, it wasn't as heavy but it had a similar effect.

s2kcanuck

I noticed a thread about the Moddiction Anvil countersunk knob and might follow up on it.

On a different but tranny-related topic, is there a dealer around the Vancouver region who carries AMSOIL Synthetic Manual Synchromesh Transmission Fluid? I understand it makes shifting smoother than Honda OEM fluid, and seems to get good reviews. It's expensive and bothersome if I buy it directly from Amsoil's web site.

Chuck S

We all have a favorite gearbox oil and it seems that just changing the oil makes whatever is used seem like magic including good olde Honda Manual Transmission Oil. GM Syncromesh, Royal Purple SyncroMax, Amsoil, etc. I think the key here is more frequent than scheduled changes. I'm doing it ever other oil change as I'm under there anyway so what's two more bolts?

-- Chuck

silvio1522

I usually buy it from KMS Tools in Victoria. I would assume that mainland stores would carry it, although it doesn't show up on their website. GL

s2kcanuck

Good point, and I must say that changing it well before the recommended interval did make a significant difference. I'll look around for a dealer but in the mean time things are working well.
-- Chuck M