An odd first gear.

[Uber_Otter]

I can't downshift into 1st unless.
1. I'm under 10mph
or
2. I rev up engine to match up gears

Otherwise it grinds, not full grind but enough to not do it.

Our trannys are cheaper, you can do this is with higher dollar tranmissions but they have better 1st gear syncros than ours.

I think

[tk1971]

Originally Posted by Uber_Otter

I can't downshift into 1st unless.
1. I'm under 10mph
or
2. I rev up engine to match up gears

Otherwise it grinds, not full grind but enough to not do it.

Our trannys are cheaper, you can do this is with higher dollar tranmissions but they have better 1st gear syncros than ours.

I think

Couldn't do it with my WRX, nor my EVO. Strange enough I vaguely remember my 1981 Datsun 210 being able to.