Improving my shift

[buzurk]

Hey guys

With all the options about, Id like to know how to improve my shifting

The issues i have are as follows

- Not directing into third correctly see's me griding alot
- Shifting feels really notchy sometimes ( Ive had std engine mount checked)
- when letting clutch out to take off car can seem jumpy at times as well as between shifts

From what i have read, the best thing for me is a shifter weight, and a new rear engine mount, What duro but??

Can you guys assist?

[Doug_MPS6]

BUZURK, Hi. Search the threads on short shifters first. Then read the clutch threads. Then come back with your next lot of questions. Most of these have been answered in these threads.

[kmh001]

Change the gearbox oil to a good quality synthetic, you wont be dissappointed.

One thing you can't get away from is that you have to change gears slowly in these cars because there are 86 syncronisers on each gear and each one has to take a turn during the shift. Alright maybe not that many, maybe 72.

[mech81]

Consider changing the rear engine mount. I used to have the same problem missing 2nd especially and 3rd every other day. I'm using at CPe 60 duro and have nevver looked back since. Some guys like the 75 duro and I don't blame them... the feel is slightly better for the 75 but I was looking for a balance of comfort and vibration.

Oh...first few months fitting a new mount, u will notice the vibrations but u wont after that

[lup15]

I was in pursuit of better shifts in the MPS. the biggest improvement for very little side effects is getting a rear engine mount. If you want comfort get the cpe 60duro. I've also got the JBR solid shifters and SSP. This combo would be a great start

I've now also got a turbine tech front engine mount. its an improvement again on just the rear mount alone, however there is slight increase in vibes, but a more moderate increase in noise. I steered away from getting a gearbox mount as the vibes and noise apparently is quite unsettling.

I've still got the stock gearbox oil, which when cold is a bit rough. but gets better once its heated up. I will soon change the gearbox oil to something else to hopefully help with my 2nd gear grinds and when its cold

[buzurk]

hey guys thanks for the replies, very helpful

So the engine mount inserts are not advisable? i might order 60 duro one from mpsgarage then in the next few days, this with a 2XS SSP would be a good start you think?

[boost]

Engine mount inserts will help. But the aftermarket engine mount would probably be better.

It really depends how much vibrations concern you.

[Malicioso]

I have recently installed 2XS shifter base bushes, JBR short shifter kit including the heavier gear knob and changed the gearbox oil to Penrite SIN 75W85 GL4 oil (which has also eliminated the annoying WONG WONG noise) and it is a great improvement over standard, the shifts are shorter, much more direct and overall much smoother, they seem a bit notchy at times but I think that is due to me not yet installing my rear Engine Mount.

also last weekend I fine tuned my shifter according to that youtube video, the MPS3 shifter has some adjustment inbuilt into it and it has made the gear changes even better, all that is left for me to do is the rear engine mount.

[Bakis]

How hard is it to change the Tranny Oil???

Im thinking the Shifter base bushes and weight? Thoughts?

[Fletch]

Can anyone suggest some good quality gearbox oils to suit the 6 speed?