ok, i've had my car since february, i've grinded the gears about 10 times total. mainly because this is my first stick shift car. it's almost always second gear, and it's almost always when i'm going around a turn.

i hadn't grinded a gear since march, then yesterday i grinded 2nd twice! nuts.
whats the long term effects of this? i'm going to pay more attention, i vow to never grind again.

 

when it happens its always when tryin to shift fast from 1st to 2nd reeeeeely anoying but not realy the tC's fault its just that im too lazy with my clutch

 

Yeah its best not to have a brand new car be your first manual car. I chose auto.

 

i get lazy somtimes too. actually happened tonight. i wasn't paying attention and let the clutch out too quick. i wanted to smack myself.

 

I dont think long term effects of grinding are that bad , but I am in no way saying grind the hell out of it daily . I think the only time serious damage occurs is when you really force the shifter when shifting . Thats when the real true grinding happens . Just my opinion on it

 

The only damage that can occur is that you damage the syncros in the transmission...I only know this because on my Jetta I did it one too many times (knew I should have adjusted that short shifter again ) and I blew up the 1-2 syncro....hence the reason I drive a Scion now!

 

Be patient, get a short throw shifter, i guess that'll help, not so sure, never tried

also this thread is gonna be towed away by a Moderator i think *BEEP BEEP*