3rd gen 3.5L 6 speed manual owners

It also helps to not put your foot to the floor when you shift. It’s odd, but these tacos engage very high up on the pedal, and it can be more difficult to modulate or do a quick shift if you go farther than the point of clutch release

 

I have noticed that as well, my first MT vehicle that is like that.

 

sounds like the Core shifter awaits you.

 

I have that problem as well. I try to shift a bit earlier, around 2.2 to 2.7k and go either slower or take a half second break in neutral before shifting to 2nd. It helps me get in gear quicker than slamming 1st to 2nd.