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  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:14:12 -0700
    Raimund, Are you using Thomas Hahn's Tiptronic modification to make that tranny spin the correct direction? I looked at that gear set the...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 18:19:01 +0200
    The tiptronics are electronically controlled and depend on their respective engine ECUs. So the Tiptronics only work with a 911 engine. Happy converting :-) I...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:41:09 +0200
    ...Tiptronic > > >The tiptronics are electronically controlled and depend on their >respective engine ECUs. So the Tiptronics only work with a 911 engine. >Happy converting...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 09:52:14 -0700
    On 9/11/05, Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@gmx.de> wrote: > > The tiptronics are electronically controlled and depend on their > respective engine ECUs. So the...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:02:04 -0500
    ...Sun, 11 Sep 2005 09:52:14 -0700 > >On 9/11/05, Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@gmx.de> wrote: > > > > The tiptronics are electronically controlled and...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 09:53:19 -0700
    ...Tiptronic The tiptronics are electronically controlled and depend on their respective engine ECUs. So the Tiptronics only work with a 911 engine. Happy converting...
  • Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 08:58:46 -0700
    Say, other than the cost, is there no reason why one couldn't shoehorn a tiptronic transmission out of a 911 into a Vanagon...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 12 Sep 2005 09:21:53 -0700
    ...up torque converter that still only gets you 65mph at 4000rpm. Tiptronic is so far the only transmission solution I've seen that fits...
  • Tiptronic-Modification now public Domain
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:38:05 +0100
    ...http://www.v6bus.de/Tiptronik.zip If any Vanagon converted to tiptronic successfully, praise me to at least show some public domain spirit! Financial...
  • Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:50:41 -0800
    ...In regards of the shifter, can it stay the same way as the vanagon automatic shifter? I don't need the tiptronic stuff... Well...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 19:49:52 +0200
    >Raimund, >Anyone ever tell you that you are very sick? > > > Everyone. And: I start to believe them! Raimund
  • Re: V6 vanagon, with 4 speed auto tranny
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:07:42 +0200
    ...www.v6bus.de/alt/30vfoto.htm and www.v6bus.de/alt/30vfertig.htm My V6 193PS with tiptronic midengine: www.v6bus.de/alt/mittelmotor...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:25:48 -0500
    ...vehicles of late. Try VW Toureg & Phaeton's parts & labor prices. Tiptronic controlled transmissions and really do work well. As long as you don...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:15:45 -0400
    I am thinking of going the 911 Tiptronic route on my 91 van with a JDM 2.0 turbo Subaru motor I am going...
  • Re: Unusual back seat?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:14:44 -0800
    ...you know this would look really cool with a zebra dash and TDi/Tiptronic drivetrain underneath. -- BenT
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:55:37 -0400
    The ones I inquired about were not 993's, they were 1990-1991 911 transmissions. I am going to look at one personally before...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Mon, 12 Sep 2005 11:30:21 -0400
    If what you want is changed shift points,the Subaru/vanagon guys have this all figured out.A simple grinding of the govenor counter...
  • Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:10:18 -0400
    ...It´s long gone, so keep that in > mind for text below! > > Turns out, this latest iteration is slowly biting the dust: > Tiptronic is...
  • Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:49:40 -0700
    ...A tiptronic Audi >TDI, porsche wheels, Audi Navigation system, AND IT ALL LOOKS SOO GOOD! what about a 3.0 v6 TDI are those...
  • Re: TDI six anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Fri, 26 Oct 2001 08:23:45 -0600
    Entity Bill Knight spoke thus: > How 'bout that 5-speed Tiptronic transaxle that the TDI is > attached to! > > http://www.schubert-fahrzeugtechnik.de/sites...
  • Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:17:09 +1300
    There are folks in germany who have fitted Tiptronic transmissions. Any rear-engined Porsche trans can be fitted to a T3. It's a...
  • Re: the new "microbus" sucks.. Re: Uh oh, new Bus a go!
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:28:29 -0700
    ...Pocketbook OUCH! tim in san jose > > 3.2 liter 230hp V6, 5 speed Tiptronic, 245/45R20H tires > _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger...
  • Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 2 Jun 2023 20:04:58 -0400
    ...It´s long gone, so keep that in > mind for text below! > > Turns out, this latest iteration is slowly biting the dust: > Tiptronic is...
  • V6 TDi Vanagon Tiptronic, FINISHED
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:24:26 +0200
    Finally, after more than 1.5 years, I completed my V6 TDi conversion. http://kfz.freepage.de/rfeussner/IMG_1802.jpg http://kfz.freepage...
  • Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:36:20 -0400
    ...A tiptronic Audi TDI, porsche wheels, Audi Navigation system, AND IT ALL LOOKS SOO GOOD! Why does no one get rediculously creative with transmissions...
  • Re: [VB] All kinds of VW Buses
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:11:25 -0700
    ...so what is the road clearance like for use on logging rds and do you have the tiptronic 5 speed with 2.5 tdi ?
  • Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 8 Jul 2023 05:23:36 +0000
    ...Iterations before: -2.8 12V Audi V6 1998 -2.8 30V Audi V6 2000 -2.5 TDI Audi V6 incl reversed Tiptronic. 2006
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:21:06 -0500
    <<Say, other than the cost>> << Ridiculously expensive>> Two key phases here John. Inherently the depth of the pocket book is real short in Vanagonland...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:39:49 +0200
    ...Raimund John Reddick schrieb: >I am thinking of going the 911 Tiptronic route on my 91 van with a JDM >2.0 turbo Subaru...
  • Re: Eurovan Sizes
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:16:24 -0800
    ...From the VW brochure: (short model) 2.8l 201hp six 4sp (tiptronic style) automatic ABS 225/60-16 wheels wb 115" overall length 188...
  • Re: switching from manual to automatic
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:56:41 -0700
    ...money is no object) involves a 3.3 SVX engine and a Tiptronic transmission.... -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
  • Re: TDI six anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 26 Oct 2001 15:16:29 -0400
    the listed price for engine, tiptronic, inspection etc. is in a range of 17500 to 19000 german marks (depending on the engine). But: the...
  • new microbus from VW - should have a syncro option !!
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Sat, 13 Jun 1998 14:24:58 UT
    ...the Audi Alrroad quattro, 16'' wheels, a 2.5 TDI engine, tiptronic-shift, and Herr Piech we will have to negotiate the price !!!) Tom...
  • Searching for Porsche 996 tranny data
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Tue, 24 Jun 2003 15:31:46 +0200
    ...I�d like to install an Audi tiptronic in my Vanagon but have no chance yet to reverse its rotating direction. Since the porsche...
  • Re: V6 TDi Vanagon Tiptronic, FINISHED
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 04:34:28 -0700
    Wunderbar!! Sehr Lustig!! Ist es Schnell?? Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@GMX.DE> wrote: Finally, after more than 1.5 years, I completed my V6 TDi...
  • Re: SYNCRO AUTOMATIC- POSSIBLE...
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:27:22 -0600
    ...Vanagon Westy? nah, just win the lotto and put a porsche tiptronic automatic from their 4wd 911s. or whatever model number that is. 993...
  • Re: Tiptronic
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:16:10 -0500
    ...COM> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:21 AM Subject: Re: Tiptronic > <<Say, other than the cost>> > << Ridiculously expensive>> > > Two key phases here John...
  • Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 2 Jun 2023 17:05:47 -0400
    ...It´s long gone, so keep that in mind for text below! > > Turns out, this latest iteration is slowly biting the dust: > Tiptronic is...
  • Re: Taller 3.73 R+P for automatic transmission found!
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:37:55 -0400
    ...I am still dreaming of a 911 Tiptronic transmission. 1500-1800 bucks used if I can figure out the wiring. If it was 20...
  • Fw: Son of Vanagon Syncro
    Historical mailing list - KBatzler
    Sun, 1 Nov 1998 19:12:59 -0800
    ...I don't believe that "granny gear" is exactly what Porsche has in mind!!!! But it would be interesting to see a Tiptronic tranny...
  • Re: Looking for used working '86+ tranny
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 2 Jun 2009 09:39:43 EDT
    ...86+ transmission? It's > needed > in the Broomall, PA area. > > 6speed tiptronic with overdrive? i have them! c'mon bry..u need to be...
  • Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:12:08 -0700
    ...It´s long gone, so keep that in > > mind for text below! > > > > Turns out, this latest iteration is slowly biting the dust: > > Tiptronic is...
  • Re: New Bus Pic
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Thu, 4 Jan 2001 08:09:41 -0700
    ...Keith Adams Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia "Roxy" "Make mine Westfalia 4Motion 150 hp TDI Tiptronic please!!!"
  • Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:34:30 +1300
    >The 3.0 V6 uses a 6-speed-tiptronic. >The ECUs of engine and gearbox are incompatible to the 5-speed-versions. Going by...
  • Re: Friday OT...automatic trannys and driving habits observed
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:58:16 -0500
    ...A turbo with a tiptronic would probably be fun. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
  • Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:42:36 -0400
    ...It´s long gone, so keep that in > >> mind for text below! > >> > >> Turns out, this latest iteration is slowly biting the dust: > >> Tiptronic is...
  • Re: Audi 100/200 callipers PHOTOS
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 14 Feb 2004 12:24:26 +0100
    ...Audi V6 30V with its stock 5gear tiptronic auto tranny. www.vwbus-online.de/feussner/mittelmotor.htm I have no detailed photos of the...
  • Re: Waved by Jetta 3, and add campaigns
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Oct 1995 15:01:23 -0700 (PDT)
    ...in the early 911, or how about their new (since '89?) TipTronic? Thom -- > Teenagers: Punishment for enjoying sex. Thom Fitzpatrick tfab@netcom.com ftp...
  • Re: the new "microbus" sucks.. Re: Uh oh, new Bus a go!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 21:44:24 +1200
    ...75.2 in (~3 inches wider...excluding mirrors) > > 3.2 liter 230hp V6, 5 speed Tiptronic, 245/45R20H tires > > If it wasn't so...
  • Re: VR6 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 11:17:38 +0200
    ...I would take a Porsche or Audi gearbox (the turning direction can be swapped on tiptronics) Raimund
  • Re: Compatibility of A1 Rabbit/Jetta Autotrans
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:45:13 -0500
    ...Sort of like Tiptronic in >that there is no clutch pedal but seems to defeat the convenience of >an auto trans. Namely, no shifting...
  • Re: Opinions wanted: Overhaul or Eletric?!
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:14:53 -0600
    ...It´s long gone, so keep that in >>>> mind for text below! >>>> >>>> Turns out, this latest iteration is slowly biting the dust: >>>> Tiptronic is...
  • Re: VW V-8 engine
    Historical mailing list - Ian X
    Fri, 21 Feb 2003 04:22:11 -0800
    ...the engine to determine fit? Also makes one wonder if the tiptronic would be a reasonable replacement for the Syncro stick. --- mike boland <westy...
  • 1999 Porsche 911 C4 transmission in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 3 Jan 1999 15:47:00 -0800
    ...Any parts gurus out there with access to Porsche part numbers? It sure would be nice to have a Tiptronic Syncro! -- David Marshall - Vanagon...
  • Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:55:23 -0800
    ...Pedro > HAProjekt already sell a kit to out an Audi > Tiptronic transmission (2wd) > with gears to make it turn the other way. Basically, > installing...
  • Re: the new "microbus" sucks.. Re: Uh oh, new Bus a go!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:29:05 -0400
    At 04:07 PM 6/12/2002, Ari Ollikainen wrote: > 3.2 liter 230hp V6, 5 speed Tiptronic, 245/45R20H tires And what happens...
  • Re: Porsche automatic transmission in a vanagon? Is it possible?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:55:18 -0800
    ...porsche?). > > Pedro HAProjekt already sell a kit to out an Audi Tiptronic transmission (2wd) with gears to make it turn the other way. Basically...
  • Re: V6 TDi Vanagon Tiptronic, FINISHED
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:49:09 -0700
    Wow, a lot of work went into this one. How many hours would you say....? I like your adjustable seat belt construction. I will...
  • Re: TDI six anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 26 Oct 2001 16:49:26 -0400
    ...TDI six anyone? � > � > the listed price for engine, tiptronic, inspection etc. is in a � > range of 17500 to 19000 german marks (depending on the...
  • Re: V6 TDi Vanagon Tiptronic, FINISHED
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 2 Sep 2006 20:01:11 EDT
    ...of rotation of the axles from the front-wheel drive Audi Tiptronic. If so, what aluminum alloy did you use for the case and...