View Poll Results: EVO X Transmission Problem POLL

Notchy, grinding, or difficult to engage gears (all the time)

689

40.08%

Notchy, grinding, or difficult to engage gears (only when car is cold)

646

37.58%

Difficult to engage Reverse gear (cold or warm)

146

8.49%

No problems at all

238

13.85%

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Apr 5, 2010 | 09:16 AM

#616

Jblade

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Originally Posted by pstl_pete

I have had AWFUL notchyness and grinding into third gear. Was hoping my first track day would loosen things up but the grind it still there.

At the track my revmatched downshifts were crunchy. I hope it gets a bit better when I switch out to MTL.

Is that Redline MTL you're referring to?

Apr 7, 2010 | 09:28 PM

#617

TruSlide

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Notchy. very noticeable. Anyone try to replace the bushing and the shifter?

Apr 9, 2010 | 06:57 PM

#618

Nauticabri

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It was cold this morning here about 35, 40ish in my garage and I started it up and it didnt want to go into reverse at all, and she only hd 100 miles on her.

Apr 9, 2010 | 11:01 PM

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Djstorm100

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Originally Posted by Nauticabri

It was cold this morning here about 35, 40ish in my garage and I started it up and it didnt want to go into reverse at all, and she only hd 100 miles on her.

Evo doesnt have a deicated reverse gear. So this is actually normal. I put the car in 1st then R or 2nd to R

Apr 10, 2010 | 09:15 AM

#620

Golden

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To get mine in reverse, I just let the clutch out, then push it back in. This gets the fly wheel moving a bit. It will click right into gear after doing that.

Apr 10, 2010 | 09:54 AM

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monkey_187

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Originally Posted by ZEKE010

got the syncroshift II but havent had time to try it yet.

Didi you get a chance to change to this fluid? I would like to know how the tranny is feeling after using it.

Apr 10, 2010 | 10:39 PM

#622

junetojudeto

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iv had the car for 6k and its still notchy and grinding

Apr 10, 2010 | 11:48 PM

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futurevowner

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I just picked up my car today, and driving home i noticed that upshifting sometimes if i didnt wait a second in between gears, the revs would hang and the clutch would grab it, was really pissing me off, is it possible im just not used to the throttle and it stays open a second after i let off the gas?
Could be i just wasnt used to the car yet but it really pissed me off since im trying to baby this clutch for now

Also is there a type of clutch delay valve in these cars? i think that would help a lot with smoothness?

Apr 11, 2010 | 10:45 AM

#624

CatalystGod

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there's already a clutch pill that ensures the clutch doesn't engage abruptly. Its also the reason for the high engaging point on the pedal. Search for more on the forums if this is what you're looking for.

Apr 11, 2010 | 11:21 AM

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futurevowner

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So basically this clutch pill works as a delay valve?

If its anything like the bmw delay valve, it will make a huge difference.

Apr 22, 2010 | 05:01 AM

#626

1800bigk

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From: Cleveland

Just got a new evo and the gears grind so bad that if I didn't know about this post I would probably take it in for repairs, but seems like its normal. Other than the grinding / sloppy gear box (coming from hondas) the car is amazing.

Apr 22, 2010 | 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by futurevowner

So basically this clutch pill works as a delay valve?

If its anything like the bmw delay valve, it will make a huge difference.

yea it does too mine out. same engagement point everytime all the time.

Apr 24, 2010 | 06:14 PM

#628

MAX EVO

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I've had my EVO for about three months, and my first to second is notchy only when the engine is still cool and not up to temp.

Apr 24, 2010 | 07:53 PM

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Hassan!

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Today at auto cross I had problem shifting from first to second gear on high rpm

it seems the clutch don't work on higher rpm

May 1, 2010 | 12:34 PM

#630

brtecson

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I think I'm going to take my x in to dealer to have them look at it, mine i abnormally grindy/notchy