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Stephen

--- On Wed, 8/26/09, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

From: Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 2:54 PM

Gee, and I always thought the "R" stood for "Racing" ;-)� No more pushing
backwards by hand or friends ;-)
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" (Automatic)
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" (Automatic)
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug" (Automatic)
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http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Wed, Aug 26, 2009 at 11:45 AM, VW Doka <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:

> Another Notice to All Who Drive an Automatic Transmission Vanagon:
>
>���VW has added a new-fangled feature... by putting the shift lever at
> the "R" position, your vehicle will now go in reverse.� No longer will
> you have to get out and push your Vanagon backwards to get out of
> sticky situations!!
>
> Is it Friday yet??
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> 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.>>
>