2010 s 5 sp shifting ?

[GIZMO10]

when I shift from 1st to second and third it feels clunky i shift between 2300-3000 rpm is that normal or am i letting the clutch out to fast or is that why some people get the short shifter with all the new bushing. thanks for any info

[mafan]

Originally Posted by GIZMO10

when I shift from 1st to second and third it feels clunky i shift between 2300-3000 rpm is that normal or am i letting the clutch out to fast or is that why some people get the short shifter with all the new bushing. thanks for any info

From your perspective, what is clunky? Also (no offense intended), have you had experience with 5 speeds before? When I taught my son how to drive a stick earlier this year, it was very "clunky" for awhile . Typically that would occur if you are popping the clutch or shifting at an RPM too low.

Sounds like you are shifting at a normal RPM. I have not noticed any issues with the 5 speed except for the throws being a little long.

[GIZMO10]

no offense taken It has bin a long long time I thought that it just might be me I guess I should ease up on the clutch a little its just I have 13,000 mile mostly highway though you would think I would get it by now thanks for your honesty

[shotgunjimmy]

Highway miles dont give you alot of practice driving stick. Drive around the city for a while and get some practice in. Try shifting at a bit higher RPMs (3-3.5K is about where I shift). And yes. This cars shifter stinks.

[SuperchargedMR2]

Originally Posted by shotgunjimmy

Highway miles dont give you alot of practice driving stick. Drive around the city for a while and get some practice in. Try shifting at a bit higher RPMs (3-3.5K is about where I shift). And yes. This cars shifter stinks.

I've had no complaints with my manual on my S. It shifts very smooth. The throw is normal for a DD but that can easily be changed with a SS kit. You can also change the bushings & it will improve on the factory rubber bushings to get kid of any sloppiness in the shifter.