Can you over rev so you can't shift?

[Horizon200]

Wierd question I know.

But, leaving a cruise in this week, I got a little froggy ...highway was clear so I stung it pretty hard...tires proceeded to spin like crazy confirming I need to get rid of these old BFGs....when I went for thrid, I missed the shift...but as I tried to reclaim my dignity, I could not get it into third for anything! I finally snatched it up to fourth and drove on. When I pulled onto a secondary road and got to an intersection, the car shifted fine.

So, was I just that inept at the shift or is it possible the synchro is going and at the high RPM, it wouldn't go into third.

IF I ever build up the courage to show my face at that cruise in again, I will have to pull in with a big sign that reads "Has anyone found my 3rd gear? I can't find it!"

[josrodes]

I have experienced this in my 2010 Honda Accord

[Avalanche325]

Once you miss, you usually have to go for another gear.

[5.8Cobra]

Missing usually glazes the blocking rings which will make it really tough to engage that gear. Sometimes it takes a little while to wear off the glaze but it will usually heal. If you dont have a good shifter on there, it would be a good investment, a little tough to swap after the car is done but its doable. Be careful out there with those BFG's.

Mike

[turbonut48]

When you missed the shift, the gears either stopped or reduced their speed. A good double clutching would have got them going again.

The Nut