I have had the exact same issues with my 05 V6 Tranny, but it is a non issue.  I had the problem looked by 3 seperate shops and they could find nothing wrong, so I think its just the way to car is.  I have gotten used to it and actually found out how to have some fun with it.  

On a seperate note, the reason you don't feel any downshifts at all in the 06 Civic is because the 2006 model year is when all Honda's went to Drive-by-Wire systems (which I personally HATE, so be thankful you have an 05).  The DBW system is designed for that specific purpose: To keep the transmission smooth and controlled as to avoid any potential damage to the car.  But it also takes any fun out of driving as the computer now controls everything (to an extent) instead of the driver.

Thanks for the info man...but yeah like timot_one said my our cars are DBW systems lol...

im glad u mentioned that u feel the same issue with the tranny tho man...im beginning to think this is just how our cars are...i mean its not bad and im probably over exaggerating  it..but the fact remains that when i drive other hondas or other makes..i really dont FEEL the car shift..its more just the RPM's go down and thats about it...in my car i can feel it shift and with the trouble i had with my 6thgen it just worries me

thanks for all the help guys

Xcelerate and Innovative make mounts for the J

http://store.excelerateperformance.com/innovative_mounts/innovative_steel_motor_mounts/g-53361.aspx

http://store.excelerateperformance.com/xlr8_performance/xlr8_engine_mounts/g-60889.aspx

The front and side mount in my car are poly filled from a member on here, and I have a good amount of increased vibration and sound in my interior.

thanks for the links man..def. gonna look into those

damn lol..well thanks for the help anyway

is this just something that all 7thgen v6 owners deal with and accept? i have no problem with the rougher shifting if its what the tranny does normally...if its a problem tho thats when i have a problem...thanks for all the help again man

Thanks for the reply bro!...i guess thats a little comforting to know that other 7thgens are doing it as well...i just feel that i have to baby this car or else the tranny is gonna go..its not really a problem i guess...im not trying to race this thing..but its just a pain cause i literally get nervous at every shift hoping it will shift smooth

lets say my motor or tranny mounts werent broken but i upgraded to polyurethane mounts anyway..would this help the problem?

IMO my car just shifts rough..both on upshift AND downshift..ive never driven a car where i can actually feel the car downshift...now ive done a bunch of searching all over the internet and other than shifting rough my car has none of the other signs of an auto tranny failing..its been doing this consistently for about 10000 miles..hasnt gotten worse but it hasnt gotten better either.

-Its worse when its cold..gets much better when its warm tho
-1st to second is the most noticeable rough shift with all the others being a bit better but still noticeable
- ive driven my buddies 06 civic and it just doesnt feel the same way my car does...you dont feel the downshifts AT ALL and hell even the upshifts arent all that noticeable

this just worries me because i had a 6thgen that had to have the tranny replaced and when i got this 7thgen i figured these problems would be over...guess not

My question is what can i do to help fix these rough shifts? already had the tranny oil changed...would tougher motor mounts plus maybe one of those NRG engine torpque dampners help this situation??

anyone with any similar problems i would really appreciate the input and any help

[Real Name:]

Real Name: Jonathan
Ride: 2005 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan w/navi
Color: White
Engine: J30a4
Tranny: Auto
Status: low and slow

Location: Orlando, FL
Occupation: about to start the Police Academy, will be a deputy by Next April
Interests: Huge Car enthusiast(mainly imports but i appreciate any well built vehicle), Im also a competitive natural bodybuilder who loves lifting and the life style that comes with bodybuilding, anything police is also a major interest, ive wanted to be a cop since i was a kid and im so close to achieving that goal right now


Mods Installed: Function and Form Type 1 Coilovers, 6000k HID's, K&N Intake, black rear H badge, Red V6 emblem, 20% tint all around

Mods Waiting for Installation: None

Future Mods and Plans: Plan on keeping the car this way for a while, but once i get the funds: wheels and tires, full lip kit and fog lights

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