Hi,
I have owned this GT since 21K. It now has 108K. From the first time I drove it until now, the downshifting in 2nd or 1st (so, going from 3rd to 2nd, then 2nd to 1st) can only occur at MUCH lower speeds than the owners manual states. The manual states I should be able to downshift from 2nd to 1st at about 20 mph. I have to be close to stopped to shift from 2nd to first. Is this common, or for those that have 6 speed GT's, do you experience similar shifting characteristics? If not, what may be a potential fix? My issue is really when city driving, especially in traffic, I kinda disrupt the flow of traffic, as I have to be almost stopped to downshift to 1st.
On a second note, lately, I have been getting steering wheel vibration at roughly 60 mph, but only going down slight declines. The vibration lasts for maybe a few miles after that, regardless of whether I am going up a hill on a flat, etc., then back to normal for literally several days before it occurs again. The tires have been balanced a second time with no change..could the tire place that I trust and have been going to for years still not have it right? The weights are the stick on version, as I have the 17" alum, wheels., or is thisa CV issue...they are original?
Thanks