ssimaniac

Yes, TMS has to have it's own poll which was requested by a few fellow members. So please vote in regards to the MT-82 so we can get some idea based on THIS board.

Thank you.

FCMalie

nvm, just didn't load.... stupid Iraqi internet.

ssimaniac

This is also for the people that have a whiny transmission as well. Please vote it as an issue since it's not a normal characteristic of the vehicle.

PolishAmericanMustang

Another beautiful, epic fail brought to you by ssimaniac!

How can you lump notchy, rough, and grinding into the same option?!? There is a big difference!! Again, another pointless exercise brought to by J(matero's)CREW.

JobeNole44

What if your first few shifts in the morning are notchy but you consider this normal? I don't know what to answer, I'll wait for 20/20 to tell me...

PolishAmericanMustang

You shouldn't answer. The poll feature is meant just for fun, like trying to get people's opinions on color and options choices, etc.

They aren't meant to be a scientifically/statistically valid, legitimate source of information on possible mechanical problems/defects! Talk about using the wrong tool for the job!

ssimaniac

Depending how notchy it is. Wait for the 20/20 to make your decision. I have driven manual mustangs for 10 years and I never had a notchy/rough shift. Whether it was in the cold or warm so it's up to you.

JobeNole44

Dude, I was being sarcastic. I guess I should have been more clear... The poll should be lockout/grinding (not notchy but "it feels like I forgot to push the clutch in even though it is on the floor and the gear makes a horrible noise and won't engage") vs. no issues. There is no such thing as "slight grinding" and synchro notchiness is not grinding, don't clump them together. Also, I agree with Polish, these polls are meaningless. People go on forums if they are happy or upset. So this poll will be made up of either people with problems looking for answers or people who are pleased with their purchase. So based on the demographic of people who visit internet forums, I would think anything less than 40% of people with issues looks good. The error on this poll is probably +/- 35%, lol.

Timeless

Only problem I had was notchy shifts that the fluid swap fixed.

freyke

No real issues - can be a little notchy on cold mornings from 1st to 2nd... the is easily overcome by keeping the clutch in a little longer and blipping the throttle a little to add some RPMs - slips right into gear...

ssimaniac

That's not a normal characteristic.

FCMalie

A MT being notchy when cold isn't normal? ****, I guess all MTs I have ever driven have been as bad as this MT82.... Why weren't you around then pointing this out to us all?

stangfoeva

I knew he would word the poll to be skewed like this. Doesn't matter though we're not dumb enough to fall for these guys' claims

ssimaniac

You and Polish need to get your cars first before you put any input.

Thanks.

FCMalie

So now I need to have the car to know how it is supposed to work? In another thread didn't you say people research the car before buying it? I have been researching everything on pretty much any forum I could find for the past 17 months (There isn't **** else to do in Iraq other than duck every once in a while). My original order was a 2011, but had to be changed to a 2012 because of deployment time extending as well as short production year. After 17 months of research, plus previous experience driving MTs in other cars, it is completely NORMAL for any MT to be somewhat notchy while cold.

Stinger1982

I have been harder on my MT-82 then anyone else on this board and I have never experienced the issues described in this thread

PolishAmericanMustang

Fail, again. This is America. I don't have the burden of proof here, it lies with YOU and everyone else who makes these hitherto-unsubstantiated!

Posting random pictures of forged letters and sheared gears, and other one-off experiences, isn't going to cut it for anyone who passed kindergarten!

ssimaniac

Notchy, sure. But there are different degrees of notchy. Mine began out as notchy, which turned into a grind.

FCMalie

Hey Stinger, did you happen to switch out the motor mounts? I've been reading up on some work that JHR is with their MT82 and they believe it might have been something to do with alignment due to the twist of the engine on throttle. They are working on a few replacement pieces now just curious if you had replaced any mounts as that might be helping issues.

PolishAmericanMustang

This post from a racing pro speaks volumes.

You just tattled on yourself. Now Do you see how pointless and poorly-conceived your poll/thread is?d