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07-11-2003, 04:31 PM
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Need some help...
I am having trouble getting a smooth shift from 1st to 2nd. I remember a thread at the old place about this but I cant find it.
Every other shift is fine but 1-2 bogs or jerks a little. I remember reading it may be something to do with getting used to the drive-by-wire or hanging the rpms high for emmisions. Does anyone have any tips on getting a smooth 1-2 shift? Did you have to adjust your driving style at all?
I am not the greatest manual driver and I have only had the car 1 day so I am assuming I will slowly figure it out but I thought would get some advice from the experts
I am having trouble getting a smooth shift from 1st to 2nd. I remember a thread at the old place about this but I cant find it.
Every other shift is fine but 1-2 bogs or jerks a little. I remember reading it may be something to do with getting used to the drive-by-wire or hanging the rpms high for emmisions. Does anyone have any tips on getting a smooth 1-2 shift? Did you have to adjust your driving style at all?
I am not the greatest manual driver and I have only had the car 1 day so I am assuming I will slowly figure it out but I thought would get some advice from the experts
07-11-2003, 04:54 PM
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1-2 shift
Yup, you'll learn to smooth it out after a while. But I have to admit that I still run across it sometimes (I think it might be more pronounced with the A/C on). I find giving it a little extra gas, sooner, does the trick. The TSX seems to favor a quick shift too -- none of this lazy cruising stuff.
07-11-2003, 05:05 PM
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honda engines LOVE the higher RPMs
07-11-2003, 05:06 PM
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Re: 1-2 shift
Originally posted by LeMasseHammer
Yup, you'll learn to smooth it out after a while. But I have to admit that I still run across it sometimes (I think it might be more pronounced with the A/C on). I find giving it a little extra gas, sooner, does the trick. The TSX seems to favor a quick shift too -- none of this lazy cruising stuff.
Yup, you'll learn to smooth it out after a while. But I have to admit that I still run across it sometimes (I think it might be more pronounced with the A/C on). I find giving it a little extra gas, sooner, does the trick. The TSX seems to favor a quick shift too -- none of this lazy cruising stuff.
07-11-2003, 05:45 PM
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Yeah, you have to shift faster. If you take your time with the shift, you really have to give it some gas to get the RPM's back up for a smooth shift. For some reason, the 1-2 shift the RPM's drop really quickly when you push in the clutch, a lot faster than they do during the rest of the shifts. I think it has to do with the gearing, and how close the gears are together.
07-11-2003, 05:56 PM
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i find that i give a little extra gas right before my transmission gets into 2nd gear. it helps it get a little smoother... but i still have much to learn on a MT.
07-11-2003, 10:31 PM
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My manual 5SPD Accord (01) was ten times worse! No, make that 20 times... I am serious.
I'm extremely adapt at standards (over 20 years manual driving) and the Accord was a challenge.....
1st to 2nd..... improved after 20K .... it's not you, it's Honda!!
I've only noticed this on the TSX 3 or 4 times (very MILD version).
Don't worry. Do as everyone says.. give it a little more gas!
In time, you'll master it. This is a FANTASTIC tranny. One of the best in my opinion.
Good luck,
TSXKid
I'm extremely adapt at standards (over 20 years manual driving) and the Accord was a challenge.....
1st to 2nd..... improved after 20K .... it's not you, it's Honda!!
I've only noticed this on the TSX 3 or 4 times (very MILD version).
Don't worry. Do as everyone says.. give it a little more gas!
In time, you'll master it. This is a FANTASTIC tranny. One of the best in my opinion.
Good luck,
TSXKid
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07-11-2003, 11:58 PM
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Re: 1-2 shift
Originally posted by LeMasseHammer
Yup, you'll learn to smooth it out after a while. But I have to admit that I still run across it sometimes (I think it might be more pronounced with the A/C on). I find giving it a little extra gas, sooner, does the trick. The TSX seems to favor a quick shift too -- none of this lazy cruising stuff.
Yup, you'll learn to smooth it out after a while. But I have to admit that I still run across it sometimes (I think it might be more pronounced with the A/C on). I find giving it a little extra gas, sooner, does the trick. The TSX seems to favor a quick shift too -- none of this lazy cruising stuff.
I will third this ... more gas and sharp shifts 
07-12-2003, 12:06 AM
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Originally posted by TSXKid
My manual 5SPD Accord (01) was ten times worse! No, make that 20 times... I am serious.
I'm extremely adapt at standards (over 20 years manual driving) and the Accord was a challenge.....
1st to 2nd..... improved after 20K .... it's not you, it's Honda!!
I've only noticed this on the TSX 3 or 4 times (very MILD version).
Don't worry. Do as everyone says.. give it a little more gas!
In time, you'll master it. This is a FANTASTIC tranny. One of the best in my opinion.
Good luck,
TSXKid
My manual 5SPD Accord (01) was ten times worse! No, make that 20 times... I am serious.
I'm extremely adapt at standards (over 20 years manual driving) and the Accord was a challenge.....
1st to 2nd..... improved after 20K .... it's not you, it's Honda!!
I've only noticed this on the TSX 3 or 4 times (very MILD version).
Don't worry. Do as everyone says.. give it a little more gas!
In time, you'll master it. This is a FANTASTIC tranny. One of the best in my opinion.
Good luck,
TSXKid
07-12-2003, 07:23 PM
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Originally posted by soon2btsxowner
tsx kid, i highly agree with you. i currently have an '01 accord 5spd, and its just as you say 20 times worse!
tsx kid, i highly agree with you. i currently have an '01 accord 5spd, and its just as you say 20 times worse!
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