Thread: Transmission Handling first gear in the 1.8..
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Old 22nd July 2006, 20:14   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Handling first gear in the 1.8..

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Originally Posted by basegreen
I do wonder if some of these problems people have been complaining of in the 1.8 are just in first gear. It's actually geared very differently from other cars I have driven. I find myself wanting second gear almost immediately as it's tough to get a smooth pull ... almost like it is too eager. Second is a lot more refined, and I realised this week how early I'm changing up to second.

Maybe it's down to the way I press the pedal, shoes, etc? Who knows.



Anyone got any thoughts?
I have also noticed the same, too few revs and the car seems as if it is going to stall, a little bit more and it goes off like a scalded cat and you need to find second quick. Must be something to to do with the power/torque curve of the 1.8 engine.

Regarding the pink boots - I hope you don't drive in them
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