P4TT1
Stage 2 shift kit
So after a bit of thinking and research, i am PRETTY sure i've decided to install a stage 2 shift kit,
Prior to this though i am after some last minute advice, hints, tips and so forth from anyone that currently has a vehicle with this, or has owned one.
Advantages, disadvantages, annoyances and so forth,
And if anyone thinks they are horrible and wants to turn me against them for whatever reason then please give it a shot before i make a mistake in getting one.
Also, rough prices and locations/recommendations as to where is best to get this done.
Would really appreciate some feedback, cheers!
Originally Posted by Morton
You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you
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they are a decent bit of kit, and there is a heap of threads with feedback and comments..
here click this link http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...ne-3.html#1076
stage 2 shift kit
stage 2 shift kit VR
Transgo Stage 2 shift kit
Stage 2 shift kit
should keep you busy
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Hand over the dog bikkies
Another option is to get the line pressures bumped up and go from there.
Welcome to the internet where people have opinions that you might not like
P4TT1
Ah thanks mate, killer!they are a decent bit of kit, and there is a heap of threads with feedback and comments..
here click this link http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...ne-3.html#1076
stage 2 shift kit
stage 2 shift kit VR
Transgo Stage 2 shift kit
Stage 2 shift kit
should keep you busy
You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you
P4TT1
Looks like a stage 2 Transgo shift kit is what im after guys,
Again, thanks 'ephect' for those links, they were a massive help.
Now lastly, do i just simply buy a 'transgo stage 2 shift kit' off ebay and take it to a mechanic, or is it not that simple?
You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you
Donating Member
yea thats pretty much it, the transge stage 2 doesnt come with the 2nd gear corvette servo, so you have to purchase this seperately. i have a transgo kit (not installed yet) but have the 2nd gear corvette servo in and the change from 1st to 2nd is nice, firm, and quick when the foots down, and barely noticeable when on light throttle.
your best off ringing around to get quotes off some automatic specialists as some/most mechanics wont touch or service your auto. it wont hurt getting your auto serviced at the same time (most will do this).
Make sure when its done, post up your results
Last edited by ephect; 03-11-2010 at 11:27 AM.
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P4TT1
I definitely will man.yea thats pretty much it, the transge stage 2 doesnt come with the 2nd gear corvette servo, so you have to purchase this seperately. i have a transgo kit (not installed yet) but have the 2nd gear corvette servo in and the change from 1st to 2nd is nice, firm, and quick when the foots down, and barely noticeable when on light throttle.
your best off ringing around to get quotes off some automatic specialists as some/most mechanics wont touch or service your auto. it wont hurt getting your auto serviced at the same time (most will do this).
Make sure when its done, post up your results
I saw on some of the other posts that some places do the complete install for whatever set price it is,
Is this mainly at performance mechanics?
Wouldn't mind a 'drive in drive out' kinda thing.
You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you
Donating Member
not 100% sure, depending on the work load of some joints, it may take half a day or it may take them 2.
There are mechanics, mechanics that will do your auto, and auto specialists that know their way round an auto with their eyes closed. Which ever you call, ask them about install times, when, where
As i had my servo installed when i got my auto rebuilt, but didnt install the transgo kit at the same time because he wouldnt give the 2 year warranty as he didnt deal much with shiftkits.
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I got mine done for $330 at Bayswater Automatics. Full Stage 2 with corvette servo's. Drive in, Drive out. Takes about 3 and a bit hours. I just went and chilled at Maccas and fell asleep while waiting lol.
P4TT1
Fair call.not 100% sure, depending on the work load of some joints, it may take half a day or it may take them 2.
There are mechanics, mechanics that will do your auto, and auto specialists that know their way round an auto with their eyes closed. Which ever you call, ask them about install times, when, where
As i had my servo installed when i got my auto rebuilt, but didnt install the transgo kit at the same time because he wouldnt give the 2 year warranty as he didnt deal much with shiftkits.
Ill look into it mate and hopefully it won't be too much of a hassle to find someone to do it smoothly.
Cheers for the help bro.
You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you
sheppa8
Deffiantly worth getting one man,
Ive got one in my vs, shifts so much better
I reject your reality and substitute my own.
P4TT1
Oh yeah?Deffiantly worth getting one man,
Ive got one in my vs, shifts so much better
Thats always good to hear man.
How did you go getting it installed and everything?
I'm really confused about how im going to go about it to be honest, at the risk of sounding naive.
You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you
Donating Member
was that just install or supply and install?
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Just changing a few values in the auto transmission settings in the memcal chip can make these boxes change 100 times better than standard too, and costs nothing if you have access to EPROM read/write gear.Ive tried a few different transmission settings,small changes, a bit at a time,slowly I got it better, and now, no more laggy,slow shifts.Just quick, snappy shifts under power,and firm, quick shifts under light throttle..This is from a standard VS box thats got about 150,000 km on it,and has been serviced regularly.It will be interesting to see how it goes over time.I dont drive slowly either...but so far,so good.Ive noticed that the box runs a bit cooler around town with these settings too.Thats gotta be a good thing.
P4TT1
I didn't even see this reply, this sounds like something i want man,
How did it turn out?
I especially dig the nap whilst waiting part haha.
You're better off using a 175g can of Masterfoods Wholegrain Mustard. I just measured that, and it's 9.5cm tall. Keep one in your car at all times, and if a police officer tries the "coke can test", you can tell him what I told you
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