Got my TT and have a question...
 

Just like to say Hello to folks here and thank you for all the posted information, I've learned so much from it. I finally got my TT two weeks ago after reading this forum for several months. Love the car right away, also am exploring more excitement as the days go by.

I have a question about downshifting. I got lots of resistance everytime I downshift from 4th to 2nd or from 3rd to 1st during cornering or encountering the traffic lights, sometime it's almost impossible to engage the gear. I'm not talking about in very high engine speed and I hope it's not because my driving skill since I've been driven standard shift for 15 years. Any advises will be greatly appreciated.

Downshifting not a problem!
 

Sorry cTTs I have found no such problem, downshifting has been very smooth even in high speeds

Re: Downshifting not a problem!
 

Read a FAQ about "How to adjust notchy shifter", it seems to address my problem. The difficulty of engaging the 1st and 2nd gears might be caused by the improperly adjusted shifter.

Try "Double Clutching"...someone posted wonderful information last week.
 

Explained the process as well as what was happening in the gear box.

If you want a summary, email me.

double clutching will solve it, your syncrhos are resisting,...
 

because your transmission speed does not match your ground speed/engine speed.
...dave

doubt that double-clutching is the answer...
 

I don't think double-clutching will help when stopped (stopping) at a traffic light...

Also, double-clutching should not be required with synchromesh, as cTTs's 15 yrs of manual transmission driving experience supports.

The job of synchromesh is to take care of 'rev-matching' without the need for double-clutching. Double-clutching _anyway_ can probably extend the life of the synchros, make for a smoother transition when disengaging the clutch in the lower gear, and make one feel like a race driver; however, it should not be necessary to get the stick from 3rd to 1st with the clutch depressed, no matter what the mismatch between engine and ground speed.

Sounds like a mechanical/adjustment problem that should be addressed.