problems getting into 1st gear vr6

[Golf Loon]

Its not just a rubber bushing. They are cableshift. There is a bit of adjustment in the cable, but they are all vague and feel notchy.

Just another reason why I love VR6s - NOT.

[bboyskidz]

rev-matching.. The japs call it "double clutch" those drifting video I got it from.. perhaps this can go on "glossary of unfamiliar terminology" thread.

This is the way I define them -

Double Clutching:
Used when changing gears up.
Put the clutch in, change gears to neutral and release the clutch. Put the clutch back in and change up the the higher gear.

Double Declutching:
Used when changing gears down in order to get more acceleration.
Same as above, except in reverse, with an added step. Put the clutch in, and drop it from the higher gear into neutral. once the car is in neutral, blip the accelerator with your toe to get the revs up, then proceed to put the clutch in, change to the lower gear and release the clutch.

Heel and Toe Braking:
Used when you are braking from high speeds.
Start braking with your right foot (der...), when you get to an appropriate speed that you would need to be in a lower gear and achieve good acceleration, put your foot on the clutch. At the same time as you are extending your left leg, twist your right foot so that your toe is still on the brake (and braking) and your heel is over the accelerator. Once the clutch is in, put the car into neutral, and stab the accelerator with your right heel (all the time still braking). Put the clutch back in, change the gears down and release the clutch. Repeat as necessary.

Pretty much all of these tricks/techniques can be done without actually taking your foot off the clutch to stab the accelerator, because 'technically' by putting the clutch in, the car is in neutral. It apparently jsut better for the drivetrain (it gets the gears up to speed without killing the clutch)

If you guys are lucky you might be able to find some videos on youtooob.

Has anybody heard of a "speed limit" for changing back into 1st? I read somewhere on the Vortex that the figure was 11kmph or 13kmph (some random bullsh*t like that) and that you could only change back into 1st while doing those speeds or under (which sorta makes sense - it's impossible trying to downshift to 1st until you're absolutely crawling).

Definately makes sense. you shouldn't need to change to first unless you are pretty much stopped...

I was told it was the synchro (AKA synchromesh) as well... pretty much means a new gearbox. *sigh* more money... How much would it be to replace the gearbox you reckon fellas?

[BlackVr6ix]

Never have any problems getting into 1st, just 3rd and 4th sometimes.

[The_Hawk]

How much would it be to replace the gearbox you reckon fellas?

I asked the same question recently and was given a rough idea by Golf Loon to fix up a '95 VR6 gearbox:

A gearbox will cost $1000-$1500 depending on kms and probably $500 to fit, plus new clutch at $350.

[DubSteve]

If you are mechanically minded it will take you less than that, but leave it to the proffessionals I'd say

[frank_grimes]

looks like it might be a link thing after all...might take it to a pro in adelaide somewhere...
Had not much to do on the weekend thought i could fix it myself....ohh well..

[doridori]

sorry to bump thread, but my car has problems getting into first gear also so have to do the 2nd then 1st trick.

came across this page from a few other places and apparently has fixed it for quite a few people: Shifting GTI-VR6 cable shift linkage perfectly

haven't tried it yet though

[junyip_69]

do you have an image of the end of the shifter linkage bush? ive lost mine and dont know what it looks like

[cliftronix]

I changed my gearbox oil to redline lightweight shock proof and it fixed my getting into first problem.

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[doridori]

at the next service ill probably get the mech to replace gear fluid and check the alignment of the linkages which should make the shift as best as possible.

seems funny how nicer gearbox oil will solve something that seems to be mechanical misalignment?

how much oil does the tranny use?

@junyip_69 sorry i dont have a photo