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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Finally figured out why I've embarrassingly missed 2nd gear lately at the track. Under hard shifting it's a lock-out. It just doesn't want to go into gear no matter how much clutch work. Shifter is a Triax, if that matters. Want to get a adjuster/quadrant if I can convince the wifey that they're needed. Sound like a symptom of adjuster/quadrant, shifter, or syncro starting to go or something else? Hope it ain't syncro, already did 3rd AND 4th. Thx for any help.
Old Oct 11, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Yeah I missed 2nd at about 6500 and it locked me out... I might consider the adjuster also. 2nd doesnt feel right anymore after that lol.
Old Oct 11, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Well atleast I'm not the only one with the problem then.
Old Oct 12, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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scoot closer to the steering wheel when racing...allows for better positioning in the seat and clutch feel is more realistic
Old Oct 12, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by USMCrebel
scoot closer to the steering wheel when racing...allows for better positioning in the seat and clutch feel is more realistic
One step ahead of ya Rebel.
Old Oct 12, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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sweet, i used to sit back all gansta , but i missed gears, so i positioned myself so I could have control of the steeringwheel with my shaft if need be, and never miss a gear now
Old Oct 12, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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A firewall adjuster/quadrant will definitely help ya out. It helps a ton to adjust clutch engagement closer to you rather than closer to the floor. Great mod for $60.
Old Oct 12, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by USMCrebel
sweet, i used to sit back all gansta , but i missed gears, so i positioned myself so I could have control of the steeringwheel with my shaft if need be, and never miss a gear now
word. from scooting up before and back after passes the motor under my seat gets as much use as the one under my hood.
Old Oct 12, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Furinox
A firewall adjuster/quadrant will definitely help ya out. It helps a ton to adjust clutch engagement closer to you rather than closer to the floor. Great mod for $60.
thx. ordering ASAP. Spec stage 2 w/ low pedal requirement soon to follow.......hopefully. Your Mach's looking sweet...as usual.
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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its either your clutch engagment/disengagment or its your transmission Synchros. remember guys the synchros in the T3650 go out with enough beating, ive already noticed mine starting to give way with the last group of lightning fast shifts ive done. thats with the stock shifter. but a new quadrant n cable are in my list of mods.



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