[rdeterman]

Originally Posted by Joshboody

To clarify the chatter noise is the transmission, which is caused by the SMFW and will not improve with break in. To improve it you have to look at improving engine smoothness and/or heavier tranny fluid... increasing idle speed.

The harsh engagement is the clutch and may improve a little over time, but you'll improve your technique... I would rev the engine (on/off throttle) when working the clutch at slow speeds or from static.

The SM has its advantages... mainly in dumping the clutch on shifts. Unless you're making big power though, I think many regret getting the SM.

This is NOT true..