Shifting 'thud' through gears...!?

Craig · 26-06-2009, 08:45 PM

Hi all,

Just picked up my car, and even in the manky weather had a really good run out... been to Yarm, Richmond, Barnard Castle, Middleton in Teesdale, Alston then up to Hartside and home. Must say, the car is awesome it had a lot to live up to going from an Exige S to a CSL but it's a move i'm glad I made.

Just one question though, been using the car with sport mode enabled, traction off and between S5 and S6 gearbox setting. The only problem to report is a thud when shifting, is this normal or something I should get sorted ASAP?

Sometimes it did it, others with shifts were fine but if you pin the throttle and shift you get a tiny delay with the thud then off it goes again... the clutch does not appear to be slipping and the garage who inspected that said theres pleanty of life left in the clutch.

The rear diff and drive shaft seals have just been done under warranty, could something not have been done up right? The thud appears to be from the back and its lhappening when the car disengages the gear and enables the next one.

Or is it just a case of getting use to it??

26-06-2009, 08:45 PM	#1
Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	Shifting 'thud' through gears...!? Hi all, Just picked up my car, and even in the manky weather had a really good run out... been to Yarm, Richmond, Barnard Castle, Middleton in Teesdale, Alston then up to Hartside and home. Must say, the car is awesome it had a lot to live up to going from an Exige S to a CSL but it's a move i'm glad I made. Just one question though, been using the car with sport mode enabled, traction off and between S5 and S6 gearbox setting. The only problem to report is a thud when shifting, is this normal or something I should get sorted ASAP? Sometimes it did it, others with shifts were fine but if you pin the throttle and shift you get a tiny delay with the thud then off it goes again... the clutch does not appear to be slipping and the garage who inspected that said theres pleanty of life left in the clutch. The rear diff and drive shaft seals have just been done under warranty, could something not have been done up right? The thud appears to be from the back and its lhappening when the car disengages the gear and enables the next one. Or is it just a case of getting use to it??