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Originally Posted by KHAP13
For the 3-2 Down shifts you many be crossing over to the reverse area of the shifter gate...You know how you have to push hard to the left to get to reverse... I have found that this area of the shifter gate prevents engagement of 2nd for example on a 3-2 shift. On track it could easier to accidentally push the shifter too far left preventing engagement into 2nd.. Give it a try and see if this replicates the feeling.
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Originally Posted by KHAP13
Sure you’re not pushing the shifter too far to the left (past the resistance) into the area where you would grab reverse? Can’t engage 2nd from there and it will feel as if it’s locked out.
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This. Much easier to do this without realizing it than people think. It happened to me consistently at a track day and befuddled me until I realized what I'd been doing. Easy to get hamfisted when you are white knuckling it through the gears and corners.