I've searched both the FAQ and the board in general and found a lot of good information. And while I haven't found exactly what I'm encountering, I've found some folks with similar issues. However, I'd like to open this up to everyone in hopes of getting the input from some of you more knowledgable and car savy guys as to the issues that my specific NSX is experiencing.
I have a 1998 NSX-T with about 44K on the odomoeter. It's either the original clutch or an OEM replacement. Since I bought the car a few months ago, I've experienced "notchy" shifting but Autowave says that's normal.
I know I'm driving the car a lot more now (more than I ever expected to because it's so damn fun to drive) and I don't know if that's the reason why it's becoming more noticable or if the issues are becoming worse but, here's what I'm experiencing.
1) Clutch "chatter". I know from searching that this is somewhat normal but... my NSX "chatters" quite a bit from a standstill when accelerating in first gear. But here's the kicker... it is much, much more pronounced when the car (not necessarily the motor but the gearbox, etc.) are relatively cold. (ie when first driving after starting in the morning, etc.).
2) Notchy shifting. If I'm not super careful, my car will grind when going into second gear the first time I shift into second while driving. I've now learned to double clutch and/or shift very, very slowly the first few times. This issue gets a lot better as the gearbox warms but second remains much more "notchy" than any other gear.
3) "Grabby" gear box. I'm not sure how to explain this. Again, it's worse when the gearbox is cold. Sometimes I can almost feel the gear lever being grabbed at when downshifting. It's almost like the car doesn't want to let the gear come out of say third and into second. It feels very direct and mechanical and I'm not sure how else to explain it.
That's it. These problems all seem weird to me. The tranny isn't slipping (have tried the hill test, etc.), isn't popping out of gear, and doesn't smell funny or anything.
Some other things that might help you help me diagnose.
1) The car had all the fluids changed when local specialists Autowave did the timing belt, water pump, hoses, valve adj., etc. when I bought the car at 42K miles a few months ago.
2) The clutch pedal is being completely depressed and I have some play at the top of the pedal range (which I understand is normal).
3) I've really only owned MT cars my whole live and have always driven a stick since being licensed some 17 years ago. I'm no Ayrton Senna but I do know how to properly drive a MT and my experience driving trucks, 4X4s, sedans, sports cars, and motorcycles tells me that this isn't something I'm doing wrong.
Your thoughts/insight/help would be greatly appreciated.
Much mahalos -
Christian
I have a 1998 NSX-T with about 44K on the odomoeter. It's either the original clutch or an OEM replacement. Since I bought the car a few months ago, I've experienced "notchy" shifting but Autowave says that's normal.
I know I'm driving the car a lot more now (more than I ever expected to because it's so damn fun to drive) and I don't know if that's the reason why it's becoming more noticable or if the issues are becoming worse but, here's what I'm experiencing.
1) Clutch "chatter". I know from searching that this is somewhat normal but... my NSX "chatters" quite a bit from a standstill when accelerating in first gear. But here's the kicker... it is much, much more pronounced when the car (not necessarily the motor but the gearbox, etc.) are relatively cold. (ie when first driving after starting in the morning, etc.).
2) Notchy shifting. If I'm not super careful, my car will grind when going into second gear the first time I shift into second while driving. I've now learned to double clutch and/or shift very, very slowly the first few times. This issue gets a lot better as the gearbox warms but second remains much more "notchy" than any other gear.
3) "Grabby" gear box. I'm not sure how to explain this. Again, it's worse when the gearbox is cold. Sometimes I can almost feel the gear lever being grabbed at when downshifting. It's almost like the car doesn't want to let the gear come out of say third and into second. It feels very direct and mechanical and I'm not sure how else to explain it.
That's it. These problems all seem weird to me. The tranny isn't slipping (have tried the hill test, etc.), isn't popping out of gear, and doesn't smell funny or anything.
Some other things that might help you help me diagnose.
1) The car had all the fluids changed when local specialists Autowave did the timing belt, water pump, hoses, valve adj., etc. when I bought the car at 42K miles a few months ago.
2) The clutch pedal is being completely depressed and I have some play at the top of the pedal range (which I understand is normal).
3) I've really only owned MT cars my whole live and have always driven a stick since being licensed some 17 years ago. I'm no Ayrton Senna but I do know how to properly drive a MT and my experience driving trucks, 4X4s, sedans, sports cars, and motorcycles tells me that this isn't something I'm doing wrong.
Your thoughts/insight/help would be greatly appreciated.
Much mahalos -
Christian
