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AlexCim

By AlexCim,
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ian Experienced

ian

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and Ian, you didn't want those tyres back did you?

They will be wearing well now... chirp chirp :)

Nah :) Glad you got some fun out of them!

I'd be interested to here from the guys with the stagea series 2 triptronic gearbox (if they install one of these) as in my R34 (which is 200kg lighter than my manual stagea) I have no trouble with it changing gears - so I don't know why the stagea version would be too slow..

Ian

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I'd be interested to here from the guys with the stagea series 2 triptronic gearbox (if they install one of these) as in my R34 (which is 200kg lighter than my manual stagea) I have no trouble with it changing gears - so I don't know why the stagea version would be too slow..

Ian

It probably depends how picky one is about how long it takes to change gears. I have no doubt there is no difference between r34's and s2 stageas as far as this goes. Its a matter of what you are used to and maybe how the transmission has been treated etc.

In my case the trans would change gears without any trouble at all but changing from 1st to 2nd at high revs would take a bit longer. That was my reason for getting the shift kit and I'm very happy with it now. Shifts are very close to being instantaneous.

However there is no "fault" with stock s2 stagea tiptronic gearboxes as such. I just prefer the quicker, sharper shift.

Anyone living in SA, dont bother fitting it yourself - just take your car into MV Automatics in blackwood. I paid $440 to have it fully installed by them. I just left my car there for the day. That price also includes a transmission service (fluid replacement) so its definitely good value. :(

On the other hand, if you're happy with the speed and quality of your shifts then there's probably no need for a shift kit.

ian Experienced

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Yep, could be that I'm older and don't need the fast changes anymore.. :thumbsup:

In the R34 the down shifts are almost instant, the upshifts take about .5 sec. But with the range of the engine torque I just don't notice given my normal driving...

It probably also helps that the R34 is 200kg lighter than the RS4S - and that is noticable as even though they have the same engine/turbo/intercooler the R34 seems more snappy than the stagea (even though it is a manual) as long as it isn't wet (where the R34 back wheels will just spin so easly if I turn traction control off.. :laugh: ...

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I have had a shift kit fitted by a motorsport workshop in Brisbane. It certainly does make gear changes a lot quicker 1-2nd churp at only half throttel. I put it in for use at the track more for the down shift than anything elce. But it has started to play up when changing down from 4th to 3rd it grabs 3rd then releases grabs then releases. It does this until you drop down to about 70K. I have had it back to them but they don't know why it is doing it. If it is left in drive it seems to work ok up and down the gears. I was also told not to be in 4th under 80K is this right or are they blowing hot air up my A##.

Howie Grand Master

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Anyone living in SA, dont bother fitting it yourself - just take your car into MV Automatics in blackwood. I paid $440 to have it fully installed by them. I just left my car there for the day. That price also includes a transmission service (fluid replacement) so its definitely good value. :(

On the other hand, if you're happy with the speed and quality of your shifts then there's probably no need for a shift kit.

Sounds pretty good mate, i might have a chat to the fellas at MV Automatics next time i'm down that way. Been considering this upgrade for a while now.

Cubes Grand Master

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I was also told not to be in 4th under 80K is this right or are they blowing hot air up my A##.

Sounds like they think your Stagea is a VN Dunnydoor. :P

The VN's would prematurely burn out their trans (as word has it from when they were cabs) when running around the city in overdrive as the auto would change in to it too early.

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Alex.. I've watched your vids on youtube and it looks/sounds as if its flaring a touch on the 2nd to third change.

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