Originally Posted by
Epstein
These trannys don't like 1st gear ever. Being so cold outside doesn't help. I've never driven an FS5W71C that didn't have a tough 1st.
I second this. My s14 has been tougher than usual to get into gear the last few days, due to the cold. Once its warmed up its much smoother.
Plus 1st gear doesn't have synchros, does it? i.e. you can't put it into first while rolling up to a stop? that was my understanding, but I've never really tried I suppose.