GK>Occasionally, I have trouble shifting into reverse.  The shifter
GK>refuses to enter the gate, and I often grind the synchros trying to
GK>get it into gear.  I'll be watching this carefully in the next couple
GK>of months.

Enter 1st, wait 2-3 seconds and then go into reverse.  They use the same
synchros, and you'll never (at least I haven't) ground-em-to-fit when using
this technique.
                                                                                 