hey 5speed guys...get in here!!!
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Joined: 06-20-2008
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From: Chi-Towns burbs
The TWM Shifter is an improvement, but It still does not shift like a Honda that is for sure. Making sure the cables (clip locations) are dialed in is important, but not a cure. Maybe the guys that are succesful at drag racing can offer some techniques for consistent high rpm shifting.
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Joined: 04-03-2008
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From: A state of L N F Performance
I have had to do that as well and if I just keep the clutch in and hit fourth then back up to third it goes, reverse does this sometimes and so does first. Little annoying.
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Joined: 03-22-2008
Posts: 228
From: Binghamton, NY
I hate the 2-3 and 4-3 shift in regular driving. I find the more spirited the driving the better it shifts. I figure at the rate I'm going I'll shred the trans in less than 3 years. No lift shifts improve upon it but still arent great.
come to think of it I have never ever liked a GM manual transmission hence my trans am being an Auto.
This transmission makes me miss my old 5.0 Mustang. That thing was indestructable!
come to think of it I have never ever liked a GM manual transmission hence my trans am being an Auto.
This transmission makes me miss my old 5.0 Mustang. That thing was indestructable!
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Joined: 06-03-2008
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From: Victoria
My SS shifts fine in spirited driving, including no-lift shifts. It's not the quickest or smoothest gearbox in the world, and I don't try to shift super-quick like I could in my Integra where you could literally flick the shifter from 3-4. I'm a bit more deliberate with the SS shifter, but it's never missed or ground a gear 
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Joined: 08-06-2008
Posts: 1,761
From: Grand Haven, MI
I haven't experienced the wall many of you speak of, just missed a few shifts (usually 2 -3) but mostly my fault. 
If you think this tranny isn't any good, try it in a non SS 
Had a LT that it felt like I needed to pull the shifter into the back seat on a 1 - 2 shift.
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Joined: 09-07-2008
Posts: 237
From: NorCal
You got that right! I've owned five Foxes through the years all equipped with the T-5 and it was both smooth and rock solid. Still learning the box in my '08 Bullitt but with only 2k on the clock I'm confident I'll get better the more miles I put on it. I'm sure this is true with most folks who are now driving new cars with different transmissions.
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Joined: 04-27-2008
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From: Fort Worth