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12-06-2008, 05:41 PM
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Anyone got any feedback on this, it increases firmness in shift on auto BTR'S by turning the screw on it. i have a new S5 here that i have adjusted ive heard its ok do to and its not, the guy at the Auto shop recommended i didnt put it in but he said he will do it if i want him to.
So im not sure a shiftkit is $500 not going for that, maybe a adjustable electric shift kit with the new solenoid in would be the go. |
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12-06-2008, 07:34 PM
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The s5 solenoid is the way to firm up shifts.Forget the 500 dollar jobbies.the gearbox should last longer provided you dont abuse it.
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12-06-2008, 07:39 PM
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12-06-2008, 10:35 PM
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Just dont over adjust the valve ,it takes abit of setting up to get the change right.i over adjust the one i had and with alittle water on the road and changing into second the back end just steps right out and tries to pass you
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12-06-2008, 10:40 PM
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12-06-2008, 10:38 PM
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ok fairenuff i might go threw with it, i currently have beeen told 3/4 of a turn?
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13-06-2008, 08:49 AM
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Mine has been in for about 18 months now ... and it still feels like new ... and this is about 100,000km worth of driving with 20,000km regular auto servicing with big PWR cooler on the front.
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13-06-2008, 12:25 PM
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So how do you actually do this?
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13-06-2008, 01:13 PM
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can anyone recommend someone to have the box rebuilt and strengthened through?
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13-06-2008, 04:27 PM
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He serviced my Auto (BA XR8) and tweaked S5 - magic. Also does rebuilds to strengthen autos. |
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13-06-2008, 05:51 PM
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well here it is, ive adjusted it to 3/4 but might go back a bit as im worried about this mod.
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14-06-2008, 09:45 AM
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13-06-2008, 04:10 PM
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theres a screw at the s5 solenoid you adjust it a little.
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13-06-2008, 05:57 PM
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So can someone explain where it actually is?
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13-06-2008, 06:08 PM
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the gold screw in the middle
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13-06-2008, 06:28 PM
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well my auto is booked in tommorow at DTM in geelong to get this done with a service.
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14-06-2008, 01:35 AM
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anyone got a pic of where its located in the trans
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14-06-2008, 02:08 AM
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^^^ Thats what I want to know, lol
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14-06-2008, 09:42 AM
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well i got it done, its a must do mod i reckon, the guy said it aint the best for the bands in the auto, driving along and you can feel a firmer shove in the bum when it changes its nice not to hardor soft, underload the car changes quiker and feels quiker all round the car does im happy with it. theres no pause between gears, if you lift ur foot of the accelrator its straight into gear with a shove like a shift kit, the screw was turned just before 3/4 of a turn , i should of left it at 3/4 of a turn as that would of been perfect for my liking.
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27-01-2013, 12:54 PM
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Thread mine here.....
3/4 of a turn which way or can it only be turned one way? |
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27-01-2013, 01:22 PM
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make an adjustable shift kit, then you can adjust all you want in 5 secs
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28-01-2013, 01:14 PM
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or if your not confident making one, or just cant be bothered, buy the $120 adjustable shift kit. On/off adjust the firmness as much as you want.
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28-01-2013, 01:19 PM
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Have you guys got a link to these kits? Or how to make one?
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29-01-2013, 02:13 PM
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EF/EL/AU 6 cyl and AU V8 have the same shiftkits, and wired up the same I fitted adjustable ones in both my AU 6 & V8's and left them turned right down so it felt nice and firm whilst feeling like a factory shift at the same time. |
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28-01-2013, 10:06 PM
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http://www.shiftkits.com.au/index.ph...dex&cPath=13_1
well worth the money IMO. Simple enough to install. As for the build your own, there is a diagram and instructions somewhere on these forums. Someone should be able to find it.
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29-01-2013, 02:35 PM
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BA 6cyc 4 speed BTR
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29-01-2013, 02:41 PM
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ah BA, i have no idea what is needed for them
I have heard with the BA you can only do an ON/OFF shiftkit, not an adjustable which sucks because alot of people just want a firmer shift, not wheel chirping shifts |
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30-01-2013, 05:30 PM
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Agreed!
That's why I was interested in which way to turn the S5 for firmer shifts. |
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30-01-2013, 06:29 PM
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You can adjust the ba shifts with a programmer box I've heard my mate whose an auto electrician did it himself with a tuner thingo
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02-02-2013, 10:19 AM
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Adjusting the S5 is the same as putting in a elec shift kit, just one is done electrically the other mechanically.
Someone is building BTR's good for 600hp, that is funny considering in stock form they are good for considerably more then that as long as shift pressure is increased be it electrically or mechanically to match it.
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adjusting s5 solenoid?
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