Mach1 owner concern/question

[SamuelMach1]

Hi there I just got my mach1 about a week ago. It only has 12k miles right now. So this car has an extremely short shift throws an a rather rigid clutch so it took me some getting used to. In the process I accidentally didn't push the clutch down 100% the full way when I was at around 1300rpm slowing down resulting in a bit of grinding. I felt terrible about it and I was just wondering how bad is this for my transmission? I have a friend who owns a Manual mercedes and he did something similar at around 4k rpm and he says he might be hearing a slight noise from the tranny since but he's not sure.

 

[BLKFOX]

Obviously, don't make it a habit! You're fine though, you'll get the hang of the car.

 

[B1GP1MP1N]

I've never heard of anyone doing any damage from missing a gear. I think we have all missed or ground a gear on more than one occasion. I think you will be fine.

 

[BLKFOX]

I've never heard of anyone doing any damage from missing a gear. I think we have all missed or ground a gear on more than one occasion. I think you will be fine.

I've missed a gear or two :beer:

 

[gotmach1224]

ive money shifted and didnt hurt the car

 

[Dsg-shaker]

This may help to ease your woes http://www.rsgear.com/articles/2007_08.pdf

 

[COOL COBRA]

^^^^ That avatar is priceless! OP, I think the car is fine. It's just gonna happen sometimes. Dsg-shaker, thanks for the informative link!!

 

[bountyhunter]

It will be fine just get use to the mach ways