nostatic

While test driving the 6, it seemed like shifting wasn't butter smooth in the lower gears. Does it break in over time, or is this the "notchy" feel that some people discuss?

Also, does anyone else's elbow hit the seat bolster when you shift into 2nd and 4th? As much as I like getting a Tip "in theory" to deal with my LA commute, driving my wife's A8 for 2 days left me wishing for a manual. Maybe the S4 tip w/steering shifters is better behaved (especially for downshifting) than the older A8).

Lehigh

yes, it will feel "better" and less notchy as the car breaks in

larryV

yeah... you can break it over time

Bruck

i have the same complaint. Sometimes i can't find first.

Audi Dudey

How long before you noticed it improving? I have about 12K and it's still notchy as ever.

forge44

At about 13k, shifting somewhat became smoother.

gr

but it will NEVER be an S2000 shifter!

However, I still smile like a butcher's dog when I'm driving it and wouldn't opt for the TIP in a million years!

Milpitas2.7T

MY car @ 8500 miles with UUC and tanoga mod, it's perfect!

VonK :: Retired

Any machined parts such a synchros, shift collars, and tooth rings begin with residual machining roughness that is polished away in use by mutual contact of the sliding/engaging parts. If those parts are forced against each other excessively (quick shifts etc.) before they're polished, galling may result. Galled parts don't slide easily, cause notchyness, and lead the driver to use yet greater force, thereby worsening the galling. This can only be reversed by deliberately gentle pressure against the shift lever until it yields and the gear drops in by itself once the revs are matched. Making a habit of this will smooth out the gearshift in time. Do it with feeling. :-)

Vijay

Try some white Lithium grease. Smooths out the mechanism noticeably.