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Old May 19, 2014 | 11:31 AM
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I took a 89 out for a test drive and I don't know if its normal but the car seemed to shift hard during lower rpms.Once I get it on the loop It seemed to shift "right". I told the owner if I could get it checked out by a mechanic before offering anything.
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Old May 19, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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Is it a MN9 or A4?
Does 'hard shift" mean hard to move the shifter or snappy up-shift?
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Old May 19, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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Not, Normal...
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Old May 19, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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Just a hard shift, like it has a shift kit but only does it on the first gear
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Old May 19, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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Im not saying yours is normal , but when I had my stock trans in my 89, it did shift "firmly" from 1st to 2nd when I was moving slow and not giving it much gas.......WW
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Just a hard shift, like it has a shift kit but only does it on the first gear
OK, think I understand.
My '88 IROC-Z does that from the day I bought it nearly 8yrs ago.
Meanwhile the '88 Vette is much smoother at ligth throttle.

Sounds like the "deal" isn't closed yet so could be a "negotiating" chip.
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My 86 shifts like butter. Even when I romp on it.
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