I am in the process of buying an evo, I test drove a 2006 MR, when shifting from second to third (redline) a loud bang&jerk comes from the back of the car, like someone threw a rock in the trunk. Its not a backfire.

I don't think this is normal, could it be the rear diff? No whine from tc.

 

Its normal if your trying to shift fast. Its a awd so you have a lot more moving parts. Mine did this too, you can replace the rear end bushing with poly ones or do a mustache bar delete. If you are not doing fast shifts then its not normal. Mine does it also just learn to drive it.

 

^^^+1 but not a loud bang more of a clunk

 

its the sound of the rear diff kicking when you shift fast and hard happens especially if you drop the clutch a little too fast

 

Yeah, when I shift fast at high rpms its a clunk, not a bang.

 

ah, good to know - yes, awd takes some time getting used to

 

it happens in my IV as well.. when i first test drove it, i thought there was something wrong with the car.. u just have to get used to drive it..