Finding the sweet spot from 1st to 2nd gear....
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JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Maine
Finding the sweet spot from 1st to 2nd gear....
Is it just me or do the 6spds seem to have a very hard to find, sweet spot, shifting from 1st to 2nd? 
I've driven other manuals before, but my JK is very very picky! It wants it just right.....
I've driven other manuals before, but my JK is very very picky! It wants it just right.....
JK Freak
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
It will be fine after it's broken in a little. I used to complain about the 6 speed compared to my TJ's with the NV3550; however, with 15,000 miles on it now, I think it performs well.
Mine works best in the 2,500 to 3,000 rpm range.
Mine works best in the 2,500 to 3,000 rpm range.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Appleton, WI
48,000 and mine is still like that. I've completely given up on shifting from 1st to 2nd. I pretty much start in 2nd, or shift from first to 3rd.
My syncros won't mesh at 2500 rpm at all going from 1-2, gotta be below 2000
it's a real pain
My syncros won't mesh at 2500 rpm at all going from 1-2, gotta be below 2000
it's a real pain
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 107
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From: Newport News, Virginia
Ive been driving manuals since i started driving, and these are the hardest damn things to drive lol!! I think alot has to do with the fly-by-wire!! Mine only has 1500 miles on it and the tranny isnt smooth at all!!
JK Enthusiast
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From: Boulder, CO
