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PQ · 08-09-2010, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

I have the Hurst short throw and get that grind from 1st to 2nd often on spirited driving. I'm not too happy with that at all.

Besides driving like Miss Daisy, anyone have any suggestions? change the shifter out? Something else that could help?

think synchros...but what's the fix???

*cough* L99 *cough*

larryt1026 · 08-10-2010, 12:38 PM

I seem to have the same exact issue shifting from 1st to 2nd. I have a 2011 Camaro LS M6 with under 200 miles. It seems notchy shifting from 1st to 2nd...no grinding noise just "feel" like it's grinding a little as I move it into 2nd gear. I usually shift around 3k rpm as well. Anyone have any clue as to why this may be?

lellowSS · 08-26-2010, 12:25 PM

Same problems here primarily from second to third even after replacing fluid with RP Syncromax. Taking to dealer tomorrow. Took it once to another dealer already for clutch sticking halfway up on aggressive starts and notchy shifting. Was told there was no problem... I say BS.

ssmike · 08-26-2010, 01:02 PM

I'm trying Mobil 1 synthetic ATF this weekend as recommended by other members. I'll let you know if it helps!

camarorick · 08-26-2010, 01:21 PM

Same issue here. I've also visited my dealer, and was told that it's a normal characteristic of the M6, and " It's a muscle car, it's supposed to make a little grind noise"

..... I also swapped out the tranny fluid for Mobil1 Syn. ATF with no change....

I still have 4 years on my warrantee.... We shale see how "normal" it's going to be later on ....

ssmike · 08-26-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarorick

Same issue here. I've also visited my dealer, and was told that it's a normal characteristic of the M6, and " It's a muscle car, it's supposed to make a little grind noise"

..... I also swapped out the tranny fluid for Mobil1 Syn. ATF with no change....

I still have 4 years on my warrantee.... We shale see how "normal" it's going to be later on ....

What do they take us for, a bunch of morons? People who say such idiotic things aught to be fired! "It's supposed to grind"? Anyway, I hope the Mobil 1 helps mine, some guys say it does, others say it doesn't. I'll find out soon!

TommyTSquared · 08-26-2010, 03:58 PM

I switched it out to RP Synchro and it helps during cold weather. However, I've never had a problem shifting or grinding until going from 2-3 with this car. High RPMs it seems like the synchronizes can't keep up. Bleh

unix748 · 09-23-2010, 10:35 AM

Anyone find anything out? My M6 has been notchy going from 2-3 since day one.... I currently only have 2100 miles on it. It only seems to happen around 40-50% of the time... I'm going to take it in soon to see what they say but I'm not optimistic about what they will say.

ssmike · 09-23-2010, 06:38 PM

I tried the Mobil1 syn ATF, didn't help. I'm going to talk to my service manager this weekend, for the 3rd time!

larryt1026 · 10-04-2010, 08:25 AM

Any updates on this anyone

?

ssmike · 10-04-2010, 09:45 AM

I just dropped it off at the dealer and they were able to duplicate the 2nd gear problem on a test drive! WE'll see what they come up with!

unix748 · 10-04-2010, 11:37 AM

Repost as soon as you find out the fix. Mine is scheduled to go in this week so we'll see if they can "replicate" the problem. They should be able to since it happens 40-50% of the time...

mtbikerinme83 · 10-04-2010, 08:19 PM

I have the same 2-3 slight grind on occation, esspecially if it's cold out. I've taken it to 2 different dealers and both said it was fine. It feels like a lazy syncro. If I keep my foot on the gas slightly to keep the RPMS up while shifting from 2nd to 3rd, it seems to shift like butter. This is all while driving like a normal person, not Miss Daisy, but not Dale Jr.

It's agrivating, just like the clutch sticking to the floor which the dealer tried to find a fix for (didn't replace anything), but said that says it is normal, but one of my dealers agreed that it doesn't seem right, but there is no fix currently.

larryt1026 · 10-06-2010, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmike

I just dropped it off at the dealer and they were able to duplicate the 2nd gear problem on a test drive! WE'll see what they come up with!

Any luck with the dealers? Or did the dealers say the crunchy feeling when shifting is normal..

08-26-2010, 12:25 PM	#17
lellowSS Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clarence, NY Posts: 39	Same problems here primarily from second to third even after replacing fluid with RP Syncromax. Taking to dealer tomorrow. Took it once to another dealer already for clutch sticking halfway up on aggressive starts and notchy shifting. Was told there was no problem... I say BS. __________________ Deliv. 8/20/09 SOLO Mach X Catback, SOLO HF cats, CAI Cold Air

09-23-2010, 10:35 AM	#22
unix748 Drives: Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 30	Anyone find anything out? My M6 has been notchy going from 2-3 since day one.... I currently only have 2100 miles on it. It only seems to happen around 40-50% of the time... I'm going to take it in soon to see what they say but I'm not optimistic about what they will say. __________________ "I choose the road less traveled... I can drive faster." Last edited by unix748; 10-04-2010 at 11:40 AM.

10-04-2010, 11:37 AM	#26
unix748 Drives: Victory Red 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 30	Repost as soon as you find out the fix. Mine is scheduled to go in this week so we'll see if they can "replicate" the problem. They should be able to since it happens 40-50% of the time... __________________ "I choose the road less traveled... I can drive faster."

10-04-2010, 08:19 PM	#27
mtbikerinme83 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3-M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Standish, Maine Posts: 135	I have the same 2-3 slight grind on occation, esspecially if it's cold out. I've taken it to 2 different dealers and both said it was fine. It feels like a lazy syncro. If I keep my foot on the gas slightly to keep the RPMS up while shifting from 2nd to 3rd, it seems to shift like butter. This is all while driving like a normal person, not Miss Daisy, but not Dale Jr. It's agrivating, just like the clutch sticking to the floor which the dealer tried to find a fix for (didn't replace anything), but said that says it is normal, but one of my dealers agreed that it doesn't seem right, but there is no fix currently. __________________ Currently: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS GFX LS3-M6, 3.91 1LE diff, Kooks LTH w/ cats, Borla Touring axel back, CAI intake with race scoop, and custom dyno tune Previously: 2010 IBM 2SS LS3-M6 CAI intake with JRE race scoop, VMax TB, Solo HF Catted Mid pipes, and JRE SCT tune

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08-10-2010, 12:38 PM	#16
larryt1026 Drives: 2011 Camaro LT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 575	I seem to have the same exact issue shifting from 1st to 2nd. I have a 2011 Camaro LS M6 with under 200 miles. It seems notchy shifting from 1st to 2nd...no grinding noise just "feel" like it's grinding a little as I move it into 2nd gear. I usually shift around 3k rpm as well. Anyone have any clue as to why this may be?

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camarorick Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: . Posts: 2,166	Same issue here. I've also visited my dealer, and was told that it's a normal characteristic of the M6, and " It's a muscle car, it's supposed to make a little grind noise" ..... I also swapped out the tranny fluid for Mobil1 Syn. ATF with no change.... I still have 4 years on my warrantee.... We shale see how "normal" it's going to be later on ....

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