9K miles in 9 weeks on the MT-82

Lots of discussion now with the NHSTA investigation, not that there wasn't much on a continuing basis since the MT-82 came out. I have read most of it, here and other places, and in fact had done so prior to my decision to order a car with this Getrag.

Quite a vocal group. Crappy Chinese built transmission, POS, etc.

I wish everyone a wonderful car and Mustang experience and hope all those with issues get them resolved, one way or another.

It's a shame I should feel the need to state that this thead isn't intended for flaming.

Here are my thoughts based on my experience with my transmission driving 9000 miles in 9 weeks; (Note, 2012 built 5/4/11. Also note although obviously many are highway miles, there have been plenty of gear shifts, as many of these highways were 2 lane with numerous 20-45 mph 'S' curves. What I enjoy and I'm in a part of the country that offers much of this type of driving. I also do a lot of in town driving and love shifting this car...I rarely skip any gears).

1) Clutch pedal must be fully depressed to get full disengagement.

2) Strong centering spring lines up shifter perfectly into center pair of gates (3rd and 4th gear). Beneficial to use an open grip on the shifter when going to 3 or 4 to ensure spring does all the guiding.

3) Gates are fairly tight.

4) Centering spring must be countered accordingly when shifting within or into the outside sets of gates (1 & 2 or 5 & 6).

5) Centering spring should be used to bring the shifter into the inside pair of gates (3rd and 4th), not right hand muscle memory.

If all the above aren't adhered to, missed shifts will result. Do that a lot and hard and ?????

In my time with this car, I've missed 3rd 3 times upshifting from 2nd when accellerating hard, because I didn't follow rule #5. I've inadvertantly downshifted into 2 lower gears than I intened a couple times because I wasn't adhering to rule #4.

I've experienced tough or notchy shifting into some gears a handful of times because I didn't adhere to rule #1.

When cold, it is a little reluctant to go into second. I'll double clutch or let the shifter spring to center before pulling back into 2. No problem.

Mine's not noisy and I've not had a fluid change. Talked w/my Service Mgr when we did the 5K inspection/oil change (went to full synthetic, btw and will stay w/5W20) and we agreed, if it ain't busted, don't phk with it.

I think I have an outstanding transmission. I know when I don't focus on my shifts, I cause issues.

A final note; I'm 52 and have been driving since the age or 14. Easily, 2/3 of my driving time and owned vehicles have been manual transmissions. Granted, this is my first 6-speed mating 400+ Hp to the rear wheels.

I absolutely love this car and I believe Ford hit the SOaB clear out of the park with these Mustangs. Coolest thing I've ever owned, and I've had some killer stuff, including a 200 Hp bass boat, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, various awesome motorcycles, both street and motocross, over a dozen outstanding guitars, Brunswicks best 8' pool table playing surface and a heck of a 55" LED/LCD TV (put 10# on the first month I had that).

If you don't agree or have problems, I can't stop you from writing here. I'd suggest you do what ever it takes to make yourself happy including starting your own thread, flaming somewhere else, selling your car, putting your fist through one of your own solid core doors, or any combination of the above. Don't yell at your woman, kids or kick your dog, because if I hear about it I'll come find you.

Here's some pics that don't do this awesome car justice.