FJ 6-speed

[AccordBOEING]

I was at the local dealer today and I sat in the FJ. I noticed Reverse is in the top left corner, sort of like a german car. How would I put it into REVERSE? I could push it left and move it up but that might have just been 1st. Does anyone who has a FJ tell me how you put it into R? I tried pulling the stick, pushing it and all in all it doesnt give. If I just push it straight up is that first and the if I push it left and up its Reverse? I'm curious about this.

Thanks

[toyo4life]

yeah, i'm pretty sure the fj transmission is the same as the tacoma, since they both share the same engine. u just push it all the way to the left and up. that is reverse.

[AccordBOEING]

They had a tacoma without a shift knob too. I wasnt sure if it was the normal 135/24R pattern or the R135/24(6). The FJ was the only car in the showroom with a shift knob. They even take them off the automatics. WHY?! I always have to skin my hand to shift the cars in the showroom (with the clutch in, not that it really matters when engine is off)

[PeonHonda]

The shift knobs are taken off so idiots dont steal them, almost every car at car shows have them removed too.

[El_Madmaster]

Yeah, personally I like the R on the left of one, since if you're gonna be going in reverse, you'd probably be shifting from first gear anyways - a very quick shift.

[IslandTacoma]

I have an 06 Tacoma with the same transmission...........as said,,,,,, hard left and forward.

Takes a little getting used to, but works well...........Also to let you know you have found Reverse, there is a small (not annoying) beep.

That FJ must really rocket with the V6............ my Tacoma sure goes!!!

................fun to run...................

I am seeing the fj's show up more each week here in the Pacific NW.....coool vehicles!

[Jordiggity]

Yep, I have the 6spd FJ & you just push HARD to the left & up a lil & it snaps right in. I prefer it to the left imo.