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May 2, 2007 | 05:08 PM

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jrloM3

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Originally Posted by PbPedis

I would add that out of my last 8 manual transmission cars, 5 have periodically had trouble engaging 1st from neutral at a dead stop, including my current C2S. The other 4 cars were not Porsches. The 3 that did not have problems were Audis. So, if it's not normal to not ever have trouble engaging 1st gear, then it sure is a common problem out there.

Oh, I should also add that I'll keep leaving it in neutral at a red light. I've not heard a convincing argument so far to leave it in gear.

i know, audi gear engagement truly is like butter, ain't it? man, so smooth, so easy.

amen, i'm with you. i'll be leaving her in neutral too... but first a trip to my dealer to complain about my first gear stiffness.

May 2, 2007 | 06:46 PM

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"There is nothing worse than a person agruing about things they know nothing about."

YES THERE IS...A BALL BREAKING KNOW-IT-ALL.

May 2, 2007 | 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by carbonissimo

"There is nothing worse than a person agruing about things they know nothing about."

YES THERE IS...A BALL BREAKING KNOW-IT-ALL.

Also...never argue with idiots (Know-it-alls who know far less than they credit themselves with), they drag you down to their level then beat you with experience!! No names mentioned, just fill in the blank......

May 2, 2007 | 08:21 PM

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With over 9K miles, I still have a notchy 1st gear until warm up - but only when its cold outside 50 degrees or less. I put it into 2nd first then it slides into 1st, until it warms up.

May 3, 2007 | 01:12 PM

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Downshift into First is fine.. Its a stiff gear, so I have to double clutch and then it goes in like butter

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Originally Posted by MJS NYC

You donwshifted into 1st gear? Is that a good idea?

I have about 300m on the odometer, first gear is definitely a bit stiff at times but more noticable to me is that it is notchy - even after the engine and transmission has had a chance to warm up.