No it doesnt grind going into reverse however sometimes when i go to put in in first (not any other gear) it feels like something is catching on it and can't get it in all the way so i pull it out then put it back in and it goes in fine. sometimes it feels gritty. somtimes it goes in ver very smooth. car never want's to go foward when i put it in first gear now that i changed the qudrant and cable last month so i am sure it shouldnt have anything to do with that.