How bad is driving with this Gritty feeling in second and third for the gear box? I wont be able to change the tranny for quiet a while ><! hope its not doing too much dmg! FKN honda said its normal.
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How bad is driving with this Gritty feeling in second and third for the gear box? I wont be able to change the tranny for quiet a while ><! hope its not doing too much dmg! FKN honda said its normal.
Hi guys,Quote:
Originally Posted by Zakarados
I am a new member to the forum.. i recently purchased a DC5s in immaculate condition with low k's, and i have to agree with the gear box issues! frustrating! i notice it more at lower rev gear changes - more so when the car is cold. I cant belive Honda have not recalled this model to address the issue.. disapointing, i expected better!
other issues ive noticed is that the engine mounts are rubbish!!!!! also, when accelerating through the mid range and into the top end i feel a vibration through the gas peddle which i find annoying and unrefined.
i must say that i am very impressed with the stiffness of the chasis/suspension from factory!
It is not a safety issue and hence won't be recalled.Quote:
Originally Posted by xra83d
Not the engine mounts fault. The vibration through the pedal could be through the throttle cable when you have it at WOT, which tensions the cable and the combination of high RPM sends vibrations through the cable. If it was the engine mounts transmitting the vibrations, you would feel it through the steering wheel and the seats as well as the whole cabin would be vibrating.Quote:
Originally Posted by xra83d
i wasnt relating the mounts issue to the vibration.. but what your saying does make sense.
i just feel that the mounts have a bit too much flex in them.. ideally they could have made them stiffer like the dc2r, but i guess the car would then be too raw!
overall i am very happy with it.. no car is perfect, and to me this is close enough to perfection:D
True, the mounts are soft as they are geared towards comfort. But that is typical of newer cars which place focus on comfort eventhough they are sports/performance cars, making it easy to get wheelhop. On the plus side, there are a wide range of aftermarket solid mounts available.Quote:
Originally Posted by xra83d
I have no other issues with my DC5S at all, other than perhaps the seats sitting a bit high, but I can live with that.
Replacing synchros isn't exactly a cheap alternative and if it's in the design of the gearbox I'm gathering the new synchro will end up the same.
I know for a fact that Redline MTL works, I've tried it and it's an immeadiate fix. During cold starts, low rpm changes...everything. If you aren't happy with your 2nd/3rd gear change, buy this oil and replace your old fluid as soon as you can.
I bought the type s as i wanted a car that is good-as-is from factory.. seeing the mods others have done is tempting me to get back into the modifying scene :(Quote:
Originally Posted by aaronng
i ordered a replacement KnN panel filter today and next im thinking of upgrading to mugen engine mounts.. i wana keep this car looking as stock as possible with only a few minor mods..
i was looking at getting the Aluminium 6 spd type R g/knob.. do you think it would look out of place in the dc5s? would love to see a photo of it fitted if anyone can help
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/1...alldoneup2.jpg
sld be the same
thanks for the extreme close up! lol
i was hoping to see the rest of the interior in the photo too!
cheers
i'll be chaning my gearbox oil in my typeS on tuesday with Honda MTF06, hope this will help solve my 3rd gear blockage issue as well.
will let you guys know..
also i would strongly suggest getting a magnetic drain bolt for the gearbox sump and engine sump.
I've also heard (yes, this is just hearsay at this stage) that changing the shift knob to something more weighty such as a J's/APC Titanium Shift Knob, or an OEM FD2R shift knob can assist with better changes.
How much does a Honda stealership charge for a bottle of MTF06?
I need some new g/b oil for my DA....