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Old Jul 1, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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hey everyone, so i've been to the track twice so far. Both not great experiences... the first time, i could not get into 2nd gear at all. so i had my clutch adjusted and returned to the strip for a little revenge. the second time, i had to 'force' the shifter into second which cost me some time. my best run was a 14.4 at 95. since then i bought a steeda double hook quadrant, installed it, and then had the clutch re-adjusted. i plan to go back to the strip tomorrow. the gears have never grinded so i dont think its a synchronizer. should the new quadrant and adjustment be enough, am i shifting at too many rpms? im shifting around 6000. please excuse my ignorance because im new to drag racing. any ideas? thanks!
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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how are you shifting?
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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slammin at the strip. i baby it while street driving
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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and i've tried smooth shifting at the strip too
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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what rpm, could be the synchro's or a throwout bearing not installed right, un greased...
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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right around 6000, im not using a tuner or rev limiter.
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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do 2nd and third feel difficult to go into gear?
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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im only really having problems at the strip. normal everyday street driving the shifting is fine. 2nd gear is my main problem, 3rd is a little blocky. only at high rpms does the shifting get difficult.
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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I have a short throw in mine and it goes in like butter at the track. Shifting at 6400 or 6500 rpm.
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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and you are pressing the clutch in all the way right? humor me....



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