Failed to shift smoothly.. a possible damage?
#1
Failed to shift smoothly.. a possible damage?
Hey guys,
Long story short, I took my S2k on a short cruise yesterday after a detail. While I am still getting used to the new car, (I just bought it a week ago) I failed to shift from 3rd to 4th successfully. The failure happened when I disengaged the clutch too early (while I was halfway in to shifting to 4th) and the shift knob was shaking quite violently and made some noise. I know this habit needs to be changed soon as I've done it a few time to other cars but I wanted to see if this causes any harmful damage to the vehicle. I've googled relating to my habit but couldn't find much.
Thanks for the help in advance,
Don
Long story short, I took my S2k on a short cruise yesterday after a detail. While I am still getting used to the new car, (I just bought it a week ago) I failed to shift from 3rd to 4th successfully. The failure happened when I disengaged the clutch too early (while I was halfway in to shifting to 4th) and the shift knob was shaking quite violently and made some noise. I know this habit needs to be changed soon as I've done it a few time to other cars but I wanted to see if this causes any harmful damage to the vehicle. I've googled relating to my habit but couldn't find much.
Thanks for the help in advance,
Don
#2
So you grinded a gear, it can happen to anyone. Don't make a habit out of it and you will be fine. Learn to engage the clutch after you make the shift, your foot is quicker than your hand. Replacing a tranny isn't cheap, it sounds like you do this on a regular basis, so concentrate a bit more when shifting or it will end up costing you.
#3
Happens to the best. The transmission is pretty robust and can take some abuse. Honda chose to put a magnetic drain plug only on the rear differential plug, a testament to their perceived robustness on both engine and tranny. I have updated to magnetic plugs all around (Project Mu parts). If it were me, and it was some time back, I would drain and refill the tranny fluid. Then be more careful.....
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@JFUSION
Thanks for the reply. I've probably done it less than handful of time in my lifetime but it always made me wonder if it causes any harmful damage to my transmission because the feedback is very violent and scary.
@Utah S2k
Yeah. I already bought some fluids to change. Can you guide me to those magnetic plugs you've purchased? I might as well buy them for my engine & transmission and have it replaced while I am at it.
Thanks for the reply. I've probably done it less than handful of time in my lifetime but it always made me wonder if it causes any harmful damage to my transmission because the feedback is very violent and scary.
@Utah S2k
Yeah. I already bought some fluids to change. Can you guide me to those magnetic plugs you've purchased? I might as well buy them for my engine & transmission and have it replaced while I am at it.
#6
@JFUSION
Thanks for the reply. I've probably done it less than handful of time in my lifetime but it always made me wonder if it causes any harmful damage to my transmission because the feedback is very violent and scary.
@Utah S2k
Yeah. I already bought some fluids to change. Can you guide me to those magnetic plugs you've purchased? I might as well buy them for my engine & transmission and have it replaced while I am at it.
Thanks for the reply. I've probably done it less than handful of time in my lifetime but it always made me wonder if it causes any harmful damage to my transmission because the feedback is very violent and scary.
@Utah S2k
Yeah. I already bought some fluids to change. Can you guide me to those magnetic plugs you've purchased? I might as well buy them for my engine & transmission and have it replaced while I am at it.
Utah
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Happens to the best. The transmission is pretty robust and can take some abuse. Honda chose to put a magnetic drain plug only on the rear differential plug, a testament to their perceived robustness on both engine and tranny. I have updated to magnetic plugs all around (Project Mu parts). If it were me, and it was some time back, I would drain and refill the tranny fluid. Then be more careful.....
Utah
Utah
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Originally Posted by Utah S2K' timestamp='1421099125' post='23465386
Happens to the best. The transmission is pretty robust and can take some abuse. Honda chose to put a magnetic drain plug only on the rear differential plug, a testament to their perceived robustness on both engine and tranny. I have updated to magnetic plugs all around (Project Mu parts). If it were me, and it was some time back, I would drain and refill the tranny fluid. Then be more careful.....
Utah
Utah
Great to know. Thank you!
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