Thanks Scott -- I'll be trying that............

Cheers,
Doug

On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 2:33 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> re
> So, who the heck designs an automatic transmission that, when the
>
>> pedal is to the floor, kicks down to 2nd at 45 and back to 3rd at
>> 55?!? "
>>
>
> Notice to All Who Drive an Automatic Transmission Vanagon :
>
> The shift lever is very specifically designed so you can 'grab 2nd' quickly
> and easily from 3rd.
> No need to hold down the button on the shifter, and it won't go past 2nd
> into low. You can just 'slap it' ....from 3rd to 2nd.......
> like going into a hill.
> Shifting back up to 3rd from 2nd - same thing, no need to hold down the
> button, but ......it can go past 3rd into Neutral, so need to be a little
> careful on that shift.
>
> In general, just putting it in 'D' and driving, and letting the trans shift
> ....
> well, I never do that.  Much mo' betta driving doing the shifting yourself
> between 2nd and 3rd.
> As far as using the kickdown at full throttle, I almost never use 100 %
> throttle anyway, so ........just shift it manually betwixt 2nd n' 3rd.
>
> It's even in the owner's manual, about being able to grab 2nd real easily.
> 'Prett sure.
> Scott
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Troy" <colorworks@GCI.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 10:27 AM
> Subject: Automatic transmission, WTF?
>
>
> Hi Marc:
>>
>> I had my transmission rebuild recently by German transaxle, who also
>> installed the Peloquin limited slip or  torque biasing differential. The
>> transition between gears is much smoother now, and when going up hills the
>> transmission does jump into second, but stays that way until I get past 55
>> or so and then shifts into third. I am told there is a governor
>> modification to the transmission that can be done. Small car has the
>> details on their site, that may smooth things out a bit. The biggest
>> difference to mind was the rebuilt. The transition between gears is hardly
>> noticeable now. I can also say that I have 16 inch tires and a Subaru
>> EJ22, so I'm sure this plays some role in what I'm talking about. Still
>> not like a standard car, but definitely much better than it was.
>>
>> Troy
>>
>> <<I don't usually rant about things, because I feel it's a waste of
>> emotional energy.  However, the discussion about the Bostig engine and
>> AT not being a good match got me going . . .
>>
>> So, who the heck designs an automatic transmission that, when the
>> pedal is to the floor, kicks down to 2nd at 45 and back to 3rd at
>> 55?!?  It's a real PITA going over the Blue Ridge Mountains in certain
>> places.  The damn transmission keeps bouncing back and forth as my
>> speed varies between 45 and 55, trying to haul my butt over the
>> mountain.>>
>>
>

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