well I'm sure the cold weather doesn't help things much. I've got about 148K on my 6th gen 5spd and it got a little better, although it tends to grind a little in 5th if you don't ease it in. have you though about getting a short throw adapter? it definatly helps. you can pick up a cheap ebay one for $15 and it works just as well as the dc sports or other higher priced ones on the market.