Anyone Running EMan’s Modified CMC?

[davemarco]

I grinded second for the first time yesterday when getting on it. I realized that it’s because it physically won’t enter 2nd gear at higher RPM’s unless I wait with the shifter against the gate for a little. Then, after half a second or so, it slots in. So if I’m trying to shift quickly, it’s not in the gate yet when I let off the clutch and grinds.

I’ve been told that EMan’s modified CMC eliminates this “wall” that pops up between 1st and 2nd when shifting at higher RPM’s. Anecdotes say that it completely smooths things out. Has anyone here done this mod that can comment? Are there any risks or downsides to this?

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[CivilciviC]

Assuming you haven't already, I'd try a fluid swap first before throwing money at parts. OEM Honda transmission fluid is garbage. I'm still convinced GMSMFM is the best transmission fluid for any Honda manual.

Not saying the CMC won't work, but there might be cheaper and easier solutions first.

 

[davemarco]

Assuming you haven't already, I'd try a fluid swap first before throwing money at parts. OEM Honda transmission fluid is garbage. I'm still convinced GMSMFM is the best transmission fluid for any Honda manual.

Not saying the CMC won't work, but there might be cheaper and easier solutions first.

Done. I am currently on Amsoil and have modified the push rod on my clutch so that it bites right at the top. No improvement, unfortunately.

 

[ebatr24]

I had it on my Si and it fixed that very issue. I notice the Type R suffers from the same thing, I am stuck granny shifting to avoid grinding. Wish I could have kept my CMC to use it on the R.

 

[davemarco]

I had it on my Si and it fixed that very issue. I notice the Type R suffers from the same thing, I am stuck granny shifting to avoid grinding. Wish I could have kept my CMC to use it on the R.

Were there any major downsides to it? I've read that it can result in weird noises coming from the clutch pedal, and varying amounts of vibration in the clutch pedal

 

[ebatr24]

Were there any major downsides to it? I've read that it can result in weird noises coming from the clutch pedal, and varying amounts of vibration in the clutch pedal

Not at all, the clutch pedal was just more consistent and was maybe a tad bit firmer. Engagement was instant though and it was great when I was at the drag strip.

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