I agree with getting an aftermarket organic clutch. A little more holding power, but a lot better wear, should last you a good long time.

Sucks that the tranny is grinding already at 35k. Just try to get used to it and treat it nicely. Eventually you may need a new transmission, but most B-series transmissions develop slight grinds and still last a good long time before needing to be replaced.

 

The thing is that the vin number on the tranny does not match the engine or the chassis. So my guess would be that the tranny has been changed already. The owner who was selling it drove the car and I was in the passenger seat, he had absolutely no grinds and the clutch was grabbing good. So maybe it's just me? I haven't driven stick for 3 years now, need to practice again. It grinds on highway mostly, I thought that I wasn't getting into third perfectly - in between the 3rd and 5th. Sometimes I shift from 2nd to 5th unintentionaly. So any input on that?

 

Practice....It might be you lol

 

yeah, when I first bought my b16, I noticed third grinded a little, but after I got used to the car, it stopped. Turns out I was just unfamiliar with the slightly different gear positions.

 

might if u didnt drive stick for 3 years its u man going from 2 to 5th nuttin worsth lol ....i tell the same thing to my bud and his audi its all about the driver the car is an extra when he races his quatro he suks at launches but he pulls after b.c of high torq and hp...........when i take my popz kIA AGENS the quatro i kill him in start..............my advice is practice driving stick just be carefull so u dont fuk up ur clutch or tranny

 

I see, cool. Hopefully it's me Don't have any money left for a new tranny.