I bought a 00 accord coupe the other day and it seemed to run fine. Its got DC headers, full exhaust, intake and sits on 17" gun metal sneakers. First of all there were a couple of things that I need to mention. it's a 5speed but for some reason has the controls on the steering wheel for cruise control. This led me to believe that it was once a automatic. I could be wrong but I have never owned a manual with cruise in it before. Well, after a few days of driving it I noticed that when I put it in first and release the clutch it feels like the tires spin real quick before the car actually starts to go, but the tires don't spin. This is what first started to make me think there was some transmission issues. Today we have had really cold temps and when i went to my car and started it everything was fine until I tried to put it in gear. The shifter was having trouble changing gears, like i was trying to force a bearing with a sheared side. Im not sure if this is just a clutch issue or a tranny issue. Can someone help?

 

Cold conditions can make transmission parts tight and cause tough shifts. I would suggest to install a good quality multi-grade synthetic transmission fluid to replace existing fluid. This should improve shifting at all times.

You can immediately ease shifting problems by learning to "double clutch" when trans is cold. Accelerate to shift point, engage clutch, push shifter to neutral, release clutch momentarily, engage clutch, and shift from neutral to next gear. There is a slight variation for downshifting requiring revving engine to match expected rpm in lower gear when clutch is engaged, but it's not necessary. Before synchronizers, this was standard way to shift.

Speed control on manual trans is not unusual for Honda's or other brands to my knowledge.

good luck

 

Why do you think it feels like its slipping in first when i start letting off the clutch?

 

Clutch plate is likely worn and clutch/flywheel coupling is too weak to transfer adequate torque to move the car, hence engine revs w/o car movement; ie clutch slips. A new clutch is probably needed. I would check that master and slave clutch cylinders are not leaking and fluid level OK.

A weak clutch can be "nursed" for some time, if you're easy on starts and shifts.

good luck

 

Much thanks friend

 

My accord is a manual and has cruise control. Swapping from an automatic to a manual is a pain to do, but can be done. The VIN would tell you if it was originally an automatic or manual.

 

I have a few bucks left after my down payment. I will prob swing it by the shop and have them look over the clutch and fill up fluids tomorrow.

 

We also have EXTREMELY cold temps here.. every morning I slip my clutch a bit to warm it up, otherwise it does sort of slip right away in the morning.