Author Topic: Issues With Second (Read 3108 times)

amishrabbi · « **on:** June 11, 2007, 12:33:15 PM »

ok, i just out the dragfast shifter in and now my car is having issues with second gear

it wont down shift to second, and sometimes it wont up shift either, it goes into reverse instead

and ideas?

Chris · « **Reply #1 on:** June 11, 2007, 12:46:04 PM »

you need to adjust the position of the base of the shifter to allow for a full range of movement. Loosen the bolts a bit and move it a bit and see how it changes then adjust accordingly to find the fuill range of gears.

amishrabbi · « **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2007, 01:35:14 PM »

there any method to adjusting it or do you just do it randomly till its right?

dannyboy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2007, 01:55:49 PM »

did you change your shift coupler and your shift bushing at the same time???
a new fancy shifter wont adjust worth a shit if you dont replace both when you put in a new shifter...

josh · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2007, 02:05:21 PM »

If you can find second, get it in there and with the bolts barely snug use a soft faced hammer or hammer/ block or wood and tap the base all the way back and to the drivers side, then tighten up and see if it shifts through all gears. It should be close at that point and a little adjustment from there is all it should need. like if it's hanging up on the gate going into second from first just tap it a bit to the pass side and try again.

good luck

josh · « **Reply #5 on:** June 11, 2007, 02:08:27 PM »

good point danny, but the bushing is brand new, just before I sold it i put a new one in when the berg was installed then taken out :ph34r: :ph34r:

amishrabbi · « **Reply #6 on:** June 11, 2007, 05:07:33 PM »

how much resistance should i be expecting from the gates?

and there should be some leeway for my shifts right? ie: shifting into first i need to get it in exactly the right spot, but shouldnt i have a bigger gate?

josh · « **Reply #7 on:** June 11, 2007, 05:15:43 PM »

not really following you, the gates are seaperating the gears, the shifter rides between them

amishrabbi · « **Reply #8 on:** June 11, 2007, 05:19:24 PM »

when im shifting from gear to gear before i can get into the actual gear im getting a fairly big amount of resistance i have to push though. is that normal?

and when im shifting into first or second i have to be pin point accurate on the shift

josh · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2007, 08:39:42 PM »

I haven't ever shifted a dragfast before but i'm guessing it will feel tighter and more solid feeling than the old stocker. with the pinpoint thing though, ot sounds like you need to monkey with the baseplate adjustment more.

Chris · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2007, 08:52:00 PM »

while driving or while parked? yes there can be resistance while parked, if your moving generally it should go in fairly easy.

amishrabbi · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2007, 08:56:45 PM »

the resistance is while driving and while parked, it does feel very soild shifting just takes some extra omph to shift to the next gear, more than stock anyways.

Chris · « **Reply #12 on:** June 11, 2007, 09:01:40 PM »

well they are a tight shifter, I used one in my car last year and it seemed somewhat aggressive, essentially if your hitting the right gear and its engaging fully and staying in gear I think you may be ok

amishrabbi · « **Reply #13 on:** June 11, 2007, 09:11:49 PM »

thats what i thought, i just wanted to check with someone who has used one before

josh · « **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2007, 10:12:26 PM »

go out and grab some 2nd gear rubber already

amishrabbi · « **Reply #15 on:** June 11, 2007, 10:39:50 PM »

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go out and grab some 2nd gear rubber already

i do that everyday

there is a reason i only get 13mpg in the car :lol: