Serious question: is getting honked at when shifting from 1st to 2nd a normal occurrence, or do I have a skill issue?
I have a 2004 Honda Accord with a 4 banger and a 5 speed manual transmission. When the car is cold (or relatively cold), shifting between 1st and 2nd gears is a pretty bad experience. It grinds, and you have to get it just right. I usually have to shift at a lower RPM to shift smoothly, and find myself getting honked at when I first take my car out in the morning.
After the car warms up, it's much better. I can shift into 2nd gear at a higher RPM and not inconvenience everyone behind me nearly as much. But when the car is cold, good luck. I'd argue that you need at least 10 minutes of driving before the transmission starts to feel less stiff.
Is this a skill issue, or just a nuance of a 22 old car that I have to live with?
u/BearBear1995 — 7 hours ago