MN6 - shifting, grind?
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
MN6 - shifting, grind?
I've got a 2000 FRC MN6 (obviously:-) with 11500miles on it and have been having an annoying shifting problem. When I least expect it and always in 1st gear; I will have come to a stop, shifted into 1st gear - then as I begin to release the clutch to pull away, I'll get one heck of a grind and vibration until I realign, redo the shift into 1st. What really bothers me, it sometimes happen in heavy traffic which could be dangerous. The problem is quite random and doesn't happen every-time I take the Vette out.
What am I doing wrong? Is it the trans? Any help will be appreciated.
What am I doing wrong? Is it the trans? Any help will be appreciated.
Last edited by JTJ; Jun 19, 2006 at 09:04 AM.
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Could be the normal "marbles in a can sound" sound that our MN6's have from the clutch throwout bearing. Sounds a bit like grinding on mine too, but I have been reassured it is normal, and I ignore it now. It is even described on the owner's video. I've owned my 02 since Feb, so I will let someone more experienced confirm. Congrats on the C5!! Jon
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St. Jude Donor '06
I always put my car in first gear twice. First, to shift into first from a standstill. Then I take it out of gear and put it back in gear to make sure it is fully seated in gear. Then I let off the clutch to go. I do this because sometimes it feels like it is in 1st all the way when its not. Let off the clutch and grind. So I do 1st gear twice to make sure and avoid grind! Just my .02 cents
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Originally Posted by BAD AZZ C5
I always put my car in first gear twice. First, to shift into first from a standstill. Then I take it out of gear and put it back in gear to make sure it is fully seated in gear. Then I let off the clutch to go. I do this because sometimes it feels like it is in 1st all the way when its not. Let off the clutch and grind. So I do 1st gear twice to make sure and avoid grind! Just my .02 cents
