<br>Hi all -- My '99 1.8Tqms has just under 2K miles on it. I notice that even when warm, the 1st to 2nd shift seems a bit tight (expecially when revving higher), just not quite as smooth as the other shifts. Will this change as my tranny gets broken in? Thanks in advance...<p>BDW

I now have 8000 miles on my A4 1.8TQMS. The manual is now smoother than new. However, it is not what I would call perfect. I found a technique that helps. Normally when I shifted I actually pulled the shifter to the left while going 1 to2. I found if I pulled straight back, with no side force, the shift is much smoother. Hope it helps.<p>Roger

Mine has 4K miles, and it is getting better. Double clutching and deliberate shifting helps too.<p>Regards<br>-Glenn

What bugs me is the throttle being<br>held open; much more so then my<br>other car (93 vw) which makes the<br>shift slower for me.... Do you<br>notice that as well? On the VW, <br>let off the gas and the engine speed<br>drops right off making snappy shifts<br>easier IMHO<p>julie

<br>Julie -- I notice the same about the throttle. I think (not sure) I've read here that the turbo has some part in that, somehow keeping revs higher even when off the gas between shifts. I was down to my 1.8Tqms and a 323i manual, and the 323i REALLY was rev crazy between shifts, even when it seemed like I was totally off the gas. My '99 Maxima SE didn't do it at all. Hopefully, we'll get used to it!<p><br>BDW

The reason the RPMs hang for a little during shifts has to do with the engine computer continuing to add fuel for a bit. This is done to reduce emissions. I wish there was a way around it because it bugs the hell out of me, too.<p>Jim Meyer<br>'98.5 2.8QMS