first gear is being a bitch (5km/h)

jlam86 · 05-25-2005, 11:41 PM

I noticed my car won't allow me to switch into first when I'm going really slow. It has to be pretty much at a dead stop before it will allow me to. Is this common with all subaru's or what?

Also, my second gear sounds a little funny. Doesn't do it all the time. Just when it feels like it. It makes more of a high pitched noise. Hard to explain. Definately not quite like the rest. Assistance please!

thanks
Justin

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Impreza_RX · 05-26-2005, 01:18 AM

deal with it?

im seems like subarus werent made to go into first when rolling.

the high pitch noise just might be in ur head. turn up the music...

orndog · 05-26-2005, 07:49 AM

Make sure your fluid isn't low - especially if it's a new car.

lionken07 · 05-26-2005, 08:55 AM

first gear is always a bitch.

Either double clutch to first or don't put it in 1st unless your in a dead stop.

Davemeister · 05-26-2005, 02:36 PM

Usually I put it in 2nd and engine brake, then clutch in and 1st is pretty easy to get into.

Imprezivblue · 05-27-2005, 12:54 AM

1st gear is more of a bitch to get into than any other gear- but as long as you rev match it should be fine. I had a friend on an autox course drive my car and he was on the top of first and second- shifted 9 times around the 30 second course! So- if he can do it, I can learn to do it. I've been practicing for a while because i know its been tough to get into- just not autox course ready to be shiftin like that.

Cliff Notes: It can be done with rev matching with enough practice.

Suby1128 · 05-30-2005, 04:06 PM

it's because 1st gear isn't synchronized, just like reverse. You'll end up breaking your 1st gear if you keep trying to slam it into 1st from a roll.
Craig

Davemeister · 05-30-2005, 05:05 PM

1st gear does have a synchronizer.

Anub1s · 05-30-2005, 07:50 PM

Here's a tip, if you are rolling and need to go into first, give the car a little bit of gas, everything lines up better and the gear slides right in.

TurboReXx007 · 06-01-2005, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anub1s

Here's a tip, if you are rolling and need to go into first, give the car a little bit of gas, everything lines up better and the gear slides right in.

yeah thats a good option or while you are rolling hold it to the 1st gear position and it should also slip in while you are slowing down.

Davemeister · 06-01-2005, 07:42 AM

Holding it in place is just waiting for the synchro. That causes wear on the synchro. It's better to rev match, as he describes.

balajc · 06-01-2005, 12:32 PM

do what he said...I can double clutch into 1st going 10mph (not that I would do it all the time)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anub1s

Here's a tip, if you are rolling and need to go into first, give the car a little bit of gas, everything lines up better and the gear slides right in.

Imprezivblue · 06-01-2005, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anub1s

Here's a tip, if you are rolling and need to go into first, give the car a little bit of gas, everything lines up better and the gear slides right in.

bingo!

05-25-2005, 11:41 PM	#1
jlam86 Scooby Specialist Member#: 86822 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 2004 WRX PSM	first gear is being a bitch (5km/h) I noticed my car won't allow me to switch into first when I'm going really slow. It has to be pretty much at a dead stop before it will allow me to. Is this common with all subaru's or what? Also, my second gear sounds a little funny. Doesn't do it all the time. Just when it feels like it. It makes more of a high pitched noise. Hard to explain. Definately not quite like the rest. Assistance please! thanks Justin * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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