3rd gear

[DirtyD]

A new shifter is definitely the way to go, but ballin' doesn't come easy for some of us...

[JDMLOL]

Originally Posted by Sieran Don't post this on any "mainstream" mustang forums, you will get bitched out as "l3rn to drve n00b" by the mustang fanboys. Apparently after riding 2 motorcycles, a 6-speed Jeep, 6-speed VW GTI, and several straight trucks while moving with mile long gear throws i don't now how to drive standard. I picked up a MGW shifter and as soon as i get time to install it i'll post back. I have the same issue as you with 3rd. Everyone that has gotten one says it solves the problem.

That's the one thing I like about this forum, no one constantly bitching, trolling or just being an ass in general, it's very laid back. I'm usually leery about joining forums because of the people that belong to them, they ruin the experience and the purpose of them.

[Bearded Banger]

Originally Posted by Phuck Phace Hey guys, show us pics of your knobs.

From what angle?

[Phuck Phace]

Originally Posted by Bearded Banger From what angle?

From the side, can't see the shaft from the top.

[46Tbird]

Quick tip, at high RPMs, don't hit third by going "up and to the right", try "almost straight forward" and it will go in every time. I added a JHR shifter bracket and never miss third. It didn't really change the feel of the shifter but it does seem to make getting it into the gate more consistent than the stock piece.

[DirtyD]

Originally Posted by 46Tbird Quick tip, at high RPMs, don't hit third by going "up and to the right", try "almost straight forward" and it will go in every time. I added a JHR shifter bracket and never miss third. It didn't really change the feel of the shifter but it does seem to make getting it into the gate more consistent than the stock piece.

That's what I do. I just throw the shifter forward and let the it return to dead center and it usually goes straight into 3rd. Sometimes I just push too fast.

[Blackout]

Hold everything! I'm sure most of you know this already but I'm certian this is what caused to me stall

Well I noticed the on a downhill if you wana keep from rolling back at a stop light just hold the clutch in with 1st gear and tap the break n let go n that will keep at a stand still untill you let off the clutch or pop out of gear. I'm still finding stuff out don't flame mehh!
and as for the $500 for the shifter...maybe after useful mods haha

[DirtyD]

The MGW is a useful mod in itself.

As for what you describe, I see you have discovered hill assist. It applies the brakes for 3 seconds when an incline in detected, but unfortunately this is disable when the car is put into sport mode (TC and AdvancTrac is off)

[Midnight11]

Haha you will find out soon enough that it is a useful mod

[PLASMAN]

Auto...never misses a gear

[faztcobra]

Originally Posted by PLASMAN Auto...never misses a gear

And is boring as hell to drive.

[PLASMAN]

Originally Posted by faztcobra And is boring as hell to drive.

Ha ha knew someone would say it!



Sorry but after all the tranny and 1-2 shift grinds and warped flywheels in the shelby world, and then all the issues with the MT82 and thread after thread of manual tranny issues and all the parts you have to buy to TRY and make it work right the auto was a no brainer for me. Great for DD and capable of far more than the manual with no mods.

If I get bored and want to shift put it in sport shift and shift it, but a tuned 13 A6 doesn't get boring...and it doesn't miss gears at the track if I go

[Blackout]

Damn! I didn't know the trannys were that bad o.o
And its like your expecting 3rd gear to fail

[CMORENO302]

My 2012 with 3:55's never had an issue with the tranny. Although it did have an issue with the motor around 3k miles. Had a replacement installed. The new '13 with 3:31's seems more solid/smoother shifting into gears. Don't know it its cause coming from 3:55's to 3:31's.... Good luck

[Blackout]

Seems to be a lot of issues with the mt82 trannys. Even with the 13-14 models.