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Great video...My opinion about what causes the gear grinds are a result of two things: improper clutch adjustment from factory and improper technique.
I have a video demonstrating the clutch pedal adjustment and it only takes a few minutes.
Adjusting the clutch properly will optimize the amount of pedal free play to fully disengage the clutch as quickly as possible. This will subsequently raise the clutch engagement height which IMO is a good thing. You don’t want the clutch grabbing near the floor. Ideally it should be grabbing near the halfway point. Adjusting the clutch will also eliminate some of the vagueness in the pedal.
Changing your transmission fluid and getting the modified CMC will definitely help. I recommend AC Delco Synchromesh Friction Modified or Motul Gear 300. The modified CMC has an enlarged feed hole which allows more fluid to travel through the clutch hydraulics at a faster rate. This allows the clutch to be fully disengaged quicker. By doing this, we give the 2nd gear synchro more time to do its job and are able to shift faster.
Technique is also important. I’ve seen too many people say that they’re manual experts and are just downright abusive when it comes to shifting. Before even applying any pressure to the gear selector, the clutch should be fully depressed and on the floor. From there you need to be deliberate when moving the gear selector between the gates. I’ve seen people be extremely lazy and just shift in diagonal lines which can result in lock outs. I recommend using a zig zag pattern.
I don't have that problem, but yes...check these things y'all, because your Type-R should be a solid car and last a long time!
Remember these transmissions are of really good quality, and engine internals are forged...forged connecting rods, forged crankshaft, etc...I think the 2019 and up even have forged pistons. So, yeah...nobody should be having problems with their car. These are built to last.
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