manual transmission: to mod or not to mod?

[tk-421]

As cali very correctly pointed out, the SSK has nothing to do with the clutch.
You should get an SSK nonetheless. It's one of those accessories that should have come stock IMO.

[tomato]

Originally Posted by tk-421

As cali very correctly pointed out, the SSK has nothing to do with the clutch.

My bad. I don't know any better. To be honest, most of the terminology I see on this forum is completely new to me.... so sorry if I said something stupid, here!

I meant the whole shifting process is stiff, counter-intuitive (especially in low gears - the first is the worse! - and in reverse) and I want to figure out a way to get over that hurdle sooner rather than later

I looked stuff up online, and if I understand your answers correctly, it seems that my problem is with the shifter mostly. Looks like I'm getting used to the clutch by now.

But I wonder if someone could explain (in simple words, please, I'm no mechanic!!! ) how the SSK makes it better.

Thanks

[eTiMaGo]

Originally Posted by tomato

My bad. I don't know any better. To be honest, most of the terminology I see on this forum is completely new to me.... so sorry if I said something stupid, here!

I meant the whole shifting process is stiff, counter-intuitive (especially in low gears - the first is the worse! - and in reverse) and I want to figure out a way to get over that hurdle sooner rather than later

I looked stuff up online, and if I understand your answers correctly, it seems that my problem is with the shifter mostly. Looks like I'm getting used to the clutch by now.

But I wonder if someone could explain (in simple words, please, I'm no mechanic!!! ) how the SSK makes it better.

Thanks

From the sound of it, you found the trick to the clutch: give a lil more gas than usual when shifting, and release the clutch pedal gently (especially from a stop). So that covers your footwork.

The SSK's and other transmission mods affect your armwork: You'll have to push the gear lever a shorter distance to change gears (so you can change them faster), and the lever will feel much more solid and direct with the various bushings. It's hard to explain in words, but these basically help you shift faster and with a better feeling.

[NonStopTuning]

Originally Posted by tomato

But I wonder if someone could explain (in simple words, please, I'm no mechanic!!! ) how the SSK makes it better.

Thanks

The following thread would be a good place to read tons of user reviews and comments regarding the NST SSK options...

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...&highlight=nst

Good luck and have fun with your project!