1st gear does not have syncros. If your going at a speed that first gear can handle you just have to rev the **** out of the motor to get it into first gear. I've never had a problem doing it before, even at a auto X. In a GSR if your going 30 mph for example, thats like 6,500 or 7,000 rpm. High isnt it. I suggest doing it only on hairpin turns though, otherwise its faster just to stay in 2nd.