Stiff gear change

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Big Guns

Original Poster:

163 posts

221 months

Thursday 23rd March 2006
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Hi all.Having just picked up my new 5.7 Monaro i fully expected a stiff gear change...very notchy.But this bugger is like a !Especially from cold start.Has anyone else experienced this and how long before it loosens?I have put 800 miles on the clock in a week!

Big Guns

Original Poster:

163 posts

221 months

Friday 24th March 2006
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Thanx all.I was tempted to take the mother back!Yeah reverse is a real pi**er!Hit 'n' miss is being kind.Still,you pay good money for a workout like that!My last 5 cars(4 jags and 1 merc) have all been auto(lazy git!)so I thought I'd lost the ability!!!Cheers again..Dave

Big Guns

Original Poster:

163 posts

221 months

Saturday 25th March 2006
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Yeah me too.I had a three day extended loan during which I covered 200 miles.The box is tighter than an ducks arse on water though.I LOVE the car,it looks great,drives great and makes me laugh but that reverse is a real bitch.If it was a women....I would still marry it!

Big Guns

Original Poster:

163 posts

221 months

Sunday 26th March 2006
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No mate........too much alcohol the night before!Either that or your missus got the keys and thought she was in an automatic!!!If the problem persists I reckon your dog teeth are Ronnied!New box time!