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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The official Evo X notchy/grinding transmission thread
Newbie
Joined: May 2013
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From: norfolk, virginia
Evojay 85,
Yes I had the same issue going in for my CMC. But I chatted up the mechanic before hand to get a feel for the person. They are "suppose to report it" but that will void your warrenty..no matter how many ppl tell u exhaust won't void it. You may be able to fight some issues, but it will be a fight non the less. Pretty much the only way they don't document it is if they're super cool. I look out for my mechanics; cigarettes, lunch etc. My suggestion to anyone else, if you don't know your mechanic, keep your factory parts and put them on before going to the dealership..it can save you a ton of money in the long run
Yes I had the same issue going in for my CMC. But I chatted up the mechanic before hand to get a feel for the person. They are "suppose to report it" but that will void your warrenty..no matter how many ppl tell u exhaust won't void it. You may be able to fight some issues, but it will be a fight non the less. Pretty much the only way they don't document it is if they're super cool. I look out for my mechanics; cigarettes, lunch etc. My suggestion to anyone else, if you don't know your mechanic, keep your factory parts and put them on before going to the dealership..it can save you a ton of money in the long run
Last edited by ncm04; Dec 7, 2013 at 06:43 AM.
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Joined: May 2009
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Is the 2nd / 3rd gear notch that big of an issue?
Hey everyone, I currently have an 06 Civic Si and we have our own problems with the 2nd and 3rd gears being a bit notchy. My car seems to have it especially bad and it can really ruin the driving experience at times. Anything close to redline, forget about it most days. 
Is it the same on the EVO X? Is there an easy/common remedy for it? Thanks in advance....I want an X and this is the only thing that is making me leery of them.
Is it the same on the EVO X? Is there an easy/common remedy for it? Thanks in advance....I want an X and this is the only thing that is making me leery of them.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Minnesota
Evolved Member
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: San Antonio, TX
OP..
Is it a big deal? Not IMO.
Is it noticeable? Yes
I don't know if this is others experience, but for me, it is less notchy in the higher rpm's. And more notchy in the lower rpm's. My car kind of has a sweet spot right around 3.8k rpm's, where it isn't as notchy.
Once warmed up my transmission shifts very nicely. These cold morning take it a bit to get a little heat into the fluid though. The X GSR is the best shifting Mitsubishi 5-speed I've ever owned/driven, they actually did a very good job designing/engineering this transmission with a cool extra features you don't normally see (such as no actual reverse gear to save on rotational mass).
To the OP - I've a previous S2000 owner so I know what you expect from a transmission!
Last edited by Kracka; Dec 26, 2013 at 01:09 PM.
i came from an s2k and those of you that are aware, the s2k has silky smooth shifts. with that said, i have no complaints with the evo's 5spd. the 2-3 grind is only there when the tranny is cold. once it's warmed up, smooth as margarine.
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,350
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From: San Antonio, TX
-short shift each gear
-on the 2-3 shift, clutch in, ease gear in to 3, tap the gas, slowly release clutch.
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Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Detroit
Trans/Clutch issue
I have had my 08 GSR since 30k miles, and from day 1, whenever i shift into reverse it would grind. i can never get a proper reverse. Its specially worse on a cold day. Sometimes you give it some clutch/power and gear engages better.
Issue 2:
Cold start 1 and 2nd gear. I live in a place which experiences atleast 4-5 months of proper winter, temps around 10F all the time. I cannot get the 1st and 2nd gear to engage right in cold start. After a while it goes away.
Well 70000 miles and counting....
But i love the way it shifts under warm/normal conditions.
Issue 2:
Cold start 1 and 2nd gear. I live in a place which experiences atleast 4-5 months of proper winter, temps around 10F all the time. I cannot get the 1st and 2nd gear to engage right in cold start. After a while it goes away.
Well 70000 miles and counting....
But i love the way it shifts under warm/normal conditions.
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 32
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From: Morrow Georgia
My is notchy but doesn't grind, never has. It seems like it's getting better the more I drive it, but I hadn't thought about the weather. It has been warmer since I bought the car about two weeks ago. My is a 2014 model also.
