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Mar 4, 2007 | 05:50 AM

ROD BROWN

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A stiff gear shift

I have a 06 Vette and the gear shift is very stiff to shift.Any suggestions on how I can make the shifting smoother.It bucks only going into second, The other gears are stiff and really hard to speed up the shifting process.Oh,this is a stick shift

Mar 4, 2007 | 08:44 AM

Max@Cartek

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Sometimes you get that if you don't depress the clutch enough on your shifts or you take too long between shifts. Just some thoughts. You may have a problem with the car, but check to make sure you are doing these things first.

Mar 4, 2007 | 11:29 AM

ROD BROWN

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I'll try it!

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Originally Posted by Max@Cartek

I am pretty sure I have the clutch in far enough,but I will be aware of this possible solution and maybe it is the cure.Thank you for the heads up. Rod

Mar 4, 2007 | 06:21 PM

REVAK

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I had same problem when car or temps were cold. A search will show many great suggestions on improvements that are available. Such as ....ROYAL PURPLE syncromax in trans,.....fresh dot 4 clutch fluid... check it out, I saw a major improvement in shifting with these forum ideas. Also check out the 'anti venom" mod for the trans.....

Mar 4, 2007 | 06:28 PM

PaBlueCoupe

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Try RP in the tranny and rear. Worked for me!

Mar 4, 2007 | 07:21 PM

BlueSpeed

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Try RP in the tranny and rear. Worked for me!

I went further and installed a B&M short shifter, you can look up my review in a prior thread

Mar 4, 2007 | 07:51 PM

6 speed Sid

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It works better when hot, but mine is still notchy. It's about typical for a Vette shifter, but I believe it could have been designed to be somewhat smoother.