shifting from 2nd to 3rd..

[Supercharged Vipermad]

Can someone tell me if I'm the onl;y one having this problem..driving the car at a fast pace going from 2nd to 3rd, I seem not to get the shifter in the gate!!!!!!!!!! It gets frustrating especially since i have been driving a stick for over 12 years..any tips out there?? Then again, I only have 700 miles on it,,maybe it me??

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Nope, you're not the only one. Used to happen to me alot. Not so much anymore. Keep at it, you'll get better.

 

[ACR Joe]

It's not you. There are tons of posts relating to this very subject. Many owners replace the shifter; I did. Others simply shorten the throw; a definite improvement.

More than just an annoyance. i.e. a 3-2 upshift (that's right) can yield disastrous consequences. I missed many such shifts, finally installed a new unit and things are greatly improved. Not perfect, but much better - yes, much better indeed!

 

[Jerry Scott[CO]]

K&P Engineering has a fix for this problem. Kip will rework the stock shifter to have a stronger spring on the left side gates (1 & 2), so that the shifter more quickly returns to the center gate. The spring on the right side gate remains stock so that the shifter is not difficult to get into 5th and 6th. He will also send you a solid shifter bolt that eliminates the rubber isolator. I have one in my car and it works very well. You will need to send him your stock shifter first. Call Kip on 303-697-5821.
Jerry Scott[CO]

 

[ACR Joe]

That's exactly what I meant by a 3-2 upshift. Been there, done that, pretty scary. Has actually resulted in crashes; not me thank goodness.

 

[SoCal Rebell]

Same problem as Viper Dan, man that 3-4 is a bi**h, even with the short shifter. Man what a scary sound when you wind out 3rd and then hit 2nd.

 

[Tenney]

May want to consider reverse grip (thumb down) for 3-4 gear shift.