DIY: V6 Manual 1st, 2nd & Reverse Adjustment - Hard To Get Into Gear

[djprov431]

I cannot believe I waited 3500 miles -- the adjusting screw wasn't even hand tight -- although it really didn't look like it had moved from the paint marked spot -- until I moved it up,, wow wow wow what a difference. Reverse, 1st, and 2nd, much more like buttah now compared to the force required 10 mins ago! 1st to 2nd AMEN!, downshift 3rd to 2nd AMEN! WOO!

 

[seriously]

I cannot believe I waited 3500 miles -- the adjusting screw wasn't even hand tight -- although it really didn't look like it had moved from the paint marked spot -- until I moved it up,, wow wow wow what a difference. Reverse, 1st, and 2nd, much more like buttah now compared to the force required 10 mins ago! 1st to 2nd AMEN!, downshift 3rd to 2nd AMEN! WOO!

It doesn't look like you shifted it much at all. Almost looks like a shift down? Maybe some of the improvement is related to just screwing the damn thing down tightly. Mine was also not super tight and could explain why sometimes it was fine and sometimes a little crunchy. Now, just smooth all the time.

 

[seriously]

Just did this mod and it is probably one of the best most impactful mods I’ve ever done on any car.

I went from being ok with my gearshift lever to absolutely feeling like its almost as good as my Japanese shifters ( mazda, honda, toyota ). It was always decent and pretty good for a lotus ,especially compared to my GT which was good , but the Emira was a bit better.

My experience is rubbery BMWs, vague Toyotas, Porsche perfection and Honda s2000 slippery sexiness (sorry, but that's what it is). The Lotus shifter is now precise, smooth and by FAR the most mechanical feeling. It fits the open gear look and overall ethos of an old school supercar. It still leans a touch to the right of center, but it's a Lotus right? Very happy with it.