ive got a tranny problem
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ive got a tranny problem
when rolling, its extremely hard to shift into first.
i know there is the other topic but there is no problem here with going into reverse.
it was taken to the dealer and unfortunately didnt do it. its gonna go back after being warmed up and driven by them again to see what it is, but i wanted to know what you all though and if youve had the problem.
btw, MY02 Subaru Impreza WRX, only mods are front bra and louder horns
i know there is the other topic but there is no problem here with going into reverse.
it was taken to the dealer and unfortunately didnt do it. its gonna go back after being warmed up and driven by them again to see what it is, but i wanted to know what you all though and if youve had the problem.
btw, MY02 Subaru Impreza WRX, only mods are front bra and louder horns
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I think many Subarus have this issue. You just gotta be rolling REALLY slow to get it in first, or you can try to double clutch it in. That usually does the trick for me, but, yeah, I understand your pain. If I'm too lazy to double clutch it, sometimes I just stick it in second and hope it moves 
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Re: ive got a tranny problem
Originally posted by philioWRXman
when rolling, its extremely hard to shift into first. <snip..>
it was taken to the dealer and unfortunately didnt do it. its gonna go back after being warmed up and driven by them again to see what it is, but i wanted to know what you all though and if youve had the problem.
when rolling, its extremely hard to shift into first. <snip..>
it was taken to the dealer and unfortunately didnt do it. its gonna go back after being warmed up and driven by them again to see what it is, but i wanted to know what you all though and if youve had the problem.
I double-clutch for about 95% of all downshifting, unless I'm really lugging the motor at a freeway crawl. 1st gear downshift has always been the toughest one, so I am extra careful to match the revs.
Have you tried driving another WRX to see if it has the same difficulty downshifting into 1st gear? How about driving a MY03 model from your dealer's lot? No need to wail on it - just warm up the drivetrain and then try out your 1st gear downshifts.
for me, i have to be rolling at a very low speed and wait for a long time for the synchor to catch up. or do rev match. It's a good thing to prevent drivers downshift into first while going too fast and kill something expensive. 
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yeh with the sudden spool up and everything, if you're rolling forward you might be better off accelerating in 2nd gear. if
you over rev when you engage 1st, you could possibly eat the
teeth.
so, double clutch into 1st, but slip the clutch a tad.
you over rev when you engage 1st, you could possibly eat the
teeth.
so, double clutch into 1st, but slip the clutch a tad.
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I know exactly what problem you are talking about. I have this issue also but it can be overcome: Revmatch your RPMS first and then try putting it into first while rolling. First will not go in if I am rolling fast unless I revmatch. As soon as you revmatch first will go in no matter how fast you are rolling.
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Basically, first is very short. If you are going more than 10-15 you will have a heck of a time rev-matching with a smooth engagement. But, who cares? all Subarus have enogh torque to pull off in second as long as you don't come to a complete stop. I love doing that when my Honda Civic-owning friends ride with me- that and going uphill in 5th gear at 35-40 mph and being able to accelerate without downshifting is so nice...
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Originally posted by kenchan
bansuv- you're gonna damage your motor.
bansuv- you're gonna damage your motor.
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Originally posted by byoung
Phil, Which dealer are you going to? Watch out for GreenValley.
Phil, Which dealer are you going to? Watch out for GreenValley.
its almost done though...
youve had problems there too?
and OT, should i call you Bill or Mr. Y**** (bleeped for privacy)