vibration
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 46
From: Cali
the only difference between the two shifters is that the v8 has a skip shift module on it.
@makeitblack
what other manuals have you driven? Vibrations are normal on direct linkage shifters, you can add some rubber bushings if you want but that will also numb the overall shifting feel.
@makeitblack
what other manuals have you driven? Vibrations are normal on direct linkage shifters, you can add some rubber bushings if you want but that will also numb the overall shifting feel.
Chev Colorado
Ford Ranger
350z random other cars I cant really think of right now
im guessing none of them are direct lnik?? Why would you go direct instead of how its "normally" done.. Forgive my ignorance.
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From: Livin in NC, from Michigan...Yooper
Was at the Ford dealer service the other day asking questions saw a '11 v6 being towed in I said OH GREAT what happened to that....The parents bought their 16 year old the car for high school and with 1,000 miles on car burned clutch up OUCH....now that is some terrible driving,
4th Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,292
From: MI
I don't know about all of those, I was just pointing out that cars that have a direct linkage will be more susceptible to feeling drivetrain vibrations. Not all do, the genesis coupe has a lot of dampening but it also numbs the shifting feel. Other cars are linked to the transmission either by extra linkages or a cable that will also dampen the vibrations. The first time you see or feel the vibrations it doesn't seem normal but it is.
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 3
From: Michigan
Took mine in last Thursday hoping for a TSB, and nothing.
Incidentaly, are you MT guys getting a 2nd gear clunk sound at slow speeds? The techs at the local dealer said it was normal lash and that they should know since they just came from a transmission class on the new 2011 trannys, or so they claimed.
But then I didnt fall off the turnip truck yesterday.....
Incidentaly, are you MT guys getting a 2nd gear clunk sound at slow speeds? The techs at the local dealer said it was normal lash and that they should know since they just came from a transmission class on the new 2011 trannys, or so they claimed.
But then I didnt fall off the turnip truck yesterday.....
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,070
From: IL
I also get more of a "mechanical" sound when throwing it into second gear. Dealer told me its fine and to check back in a couple of months to see what the Ford bulletin says. I think second gear just has a little more clunk to it when it drops into gear. As for vibration, i get SOME too when decelerating in 2nd or 3rd at mid to high rpm's, but nothing crazy....think its normal for the v6.
As for the vibration issue. I get some when letting it wind down in 2nd or 3rd, but it is no more than I would classify as normal. There is going to be some vibration in my experience, but if it is enough that it is bucking the whole car in 3rd I would take it in and have a tech ride with you. Or test drive another '11 V6 with a manual if they have one and see if it is the same.
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From: Livin in NC, from Michigan...Yooper
hogasswild had a post on another thread and had something interesting that jumped out at me
"The powertrain ECU has been upgraded with a very aggressive deceleration cylinder shutoff for fuel economy, coupled with very rapid tip-in for street performance."
could this be the reason maybe we feel that unusual shutter, like a semi braking using the motor..just a thought, but could be a reason?
"The powertrain ECU has been upgraded with a very aggressive deceleration cylinder shutoff for fuel economy, coupled with very rapid tip-in for street performance."
could this be the reason maybe we feel that unusual shutter, like a semi braking using the motor..just a thought, but could be a reason?