Kodax Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 How are the R&D for the 08-09 VB coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 admittedly very slow since I've been very distracted with work [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBeefcake Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thinking about doing the mod to my wife's 05 LGT. How long is the wait for the core option? and how backed up are you if I sent ours in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconnor Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Just paid for my F1 VB! This is going to be great going Stage 2 after install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 I've been moving cores fast recently, so wait list is down to 4 people. Maybe 4-6 weeks. Turnaround on sending in your own valve body is 24-48 hours. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mill Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Wish I had the ability to have my car down for a few days to get this done. Unfortunately, I dont have the comfort of another vehicle. Whats the status of the Stage 2 prototype? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogie Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 bump for ClimberD, and for us patiently waiting 08-09 peeps....keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattymcgee Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 How long does it take to learn away the 'slam' shifts after doing a TCU reset? I've put about 350 miles on since the VB sway and the 1st>2nd shift still slams most of the time so last night I did the TCU reset with FreeSSM software. Also did anyone else notice any changes with their sport shift? I would put it in manual mode and try to shift out of first at 2K rpm and it would say it was in 2nd gear but not shift for a looooong time. It was as if it didn't even acknowledge that I did anything. It seems like when I use the manual shifter only the display says I've changed gears but the car shifts at the same point as it always does in sport mode no matter when I physically shift it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 After the TCU reset, anywhere from 100-400 miles usually. I have concerns about your trans. We'll take it step by step until we have your car shifting right. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 How long does it take to learn away the 'slam' shifts after doing a TCU reset? I've put about 350 miles on since the VB sway and the 1st>2nd shift still slams most of the time so last night I did the TCU reset with FreeSSM software. Also did anyone else notice any changes with their sport shift? I would put it in manual mode and try to shift out of first at 2K rpm and it would say it was in 2nd gear but not shift for a looooong time. It was as if it didn't even acknowledge that I did anything. It seems like when I use the manual shifter only the display says I've changed gears but the car shifts at the same point as it always does in sport mode no matter when I physically shift it. the delay is normal , expecially at low throttle. the sport mode seams facter because it initiates the shift sooner . Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattymcgee Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 the delay is normal , expecially at low throttle. the sport mode seams facter because it initiates the shift sooner . It's totally different than before the VB mod. Either the delay is even longer or it's not even recognizing my manual shift and just shifting at it's normal shift point. I never liked the manual shift because of the delay so I didn't use it much, but was just wondering if this is happening to other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 It's totally different than before the VB mod. Either the delay is even longer or it's not even recognizing my manual shift and just shifting at it's normal shift point. I never liked the manual shift because of the delay so I didn't use it much, but was just wondering if this is happening to other people. Just sent you a long PM explaining what might be going on. But the manual mode issues, that has be confused. It always take around 2 seconds to execute a requested shift, so if it's not doing it then that could be indicative of another problem. Did you ever have the TCU updated by the dealer? It might be worth a call to the dealer with your VIN just to see if they have a software update applicable to your car. I have heard of this solving issues people had several years ago. Something to consider as well. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doccrowley Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Check your tranny fluid to make sure it is truly topped off. It took 9 top-offs the last time my pan was off the car. It kept burping and burping and burping and taking more and more fluid. Each time shifts got better. Just did a drain fill on my tranny last week after 7K miles on my VB mod before my most important track day of the season. Car shifts even better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 ^ yes .. normalyl you have the car jacked up and run the car through the gears about 15 times . don't put it together and drive it .. very bad .. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconnor Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 F1 VB Installed! It shifts great not acting weird in any way either, shifts smooth in Regular Drive , nice and firm in Sport and Awesome manually shifting. Install is a breeze. Thanks David this was First mod now the rest will follow gonna send core back probably Tuesday just to make sure everything is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Drop in 8 quarts straight away after installing new VB. Then fine tune last half quart. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 IDRVSLO and I got everything in last night. Did the trans filter in the process too. Regular mode drives normally, put about 100 miles on it (1/2 highway) 1-2 seems normal still, 2-3 & 3-4 seem perfect, 4-5 seems normal. All downshifts still seem normal (Normal meaning like they were stock before the VB swap). Hopefully the learning process works all of these things out. Reset TCU right after install as well. 7 qts. seemed to be the sweet spot for me. All in all, if all of the shifts act like the 2-3 shift, I should have done this a long time ago. Sooooo sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx045 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 you gotta WOT it in sport mode braaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 IDRVSLO and I got everything in last night. Did the trans filter in the process too. Regular mode drives normally, put about 100 miles on it (1/2 highway) 1-2 seems normal still, 2-3 & 3-4 seem perfect, 4-5 seems normal. All downshifts still seem normal (Normal meaning like they were stock before the VB swap). Hopefully the learning process works all of these things out. Reset TCU right after install as well. 7 qts. seemed to be the sweet spot for me. All in all, if all of the shifts act like the 2-3 shift, I should have done this a long time ago. Sooooo sweet. Glad it was a successful swap. Definitely check your ATF level again while running after a drive, just to be sure. Your VB had fluid in it, normally they ship with just a few drops in them. So that would explain a lot of the 1 quart difference. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkchu Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 you gotta WOT it in sport mode braaaaa With a kickdown from 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I didn't think you were supposed to WOT for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 I didn't think you were supposed to WOT for a while? If it's not kicking too harshly after each time you give it a little more throttle, then keep going until you hit WOT. Some people get there very quickly, some do not. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oconnor Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 ClimberD where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulho77 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 ClimberD where are you? Am looking for his help too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Will respond to messages hopefully Sunday. Was working all day Friday, on the road all day today (Saturday), from 8am to 11:00pm. Not ignoring, just was limited to iPhone browser. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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