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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:08 pm 
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Would this create the sort of problem like if you were trying to go uphill in the wet or something and needed power, but not firm shifts? Personally I wouldn't do it, I would much prefer have control over both things separately.

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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:18 pm 
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hmmm probably.. I live in ChCh NZ and it's flat as a pancake around here :wink:

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:19 pm 
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no doesnt creat that problem, just dont have it on in the wet? i wouldnt even hav an rpd one in the wet, as they all do the same thing.

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:25 pm 
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rushed wrote:
no doesnt creat that problem, just dont have it on in the wet? i wouldnt even hav an rpd one in the wet, as they all do the same thing.


Oh sorry, I was replying to this:

JT wrote:
can't wait to build one of these! I'm thinking of connecting it up to the power button on the auto.. so it turns on the shift kit and moves up the revs!
anyone else do this?


Probably should have quoted in the first place. I was saying that if you wired it to the power/eco switch, you would get firm shifts when you may only want power and this could create problems say either when you are towing or maybe going up steep hills in the wet (i.e. you might get wheel spin).
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:37 pm 
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towing... true.. ah well thanks for busting my bubble. :oops:

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:47 pm 
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i have 1 ther fun but can be very scary if u no wat ti mean ;)

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:10 pm 
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scary = fun SOMETIMES lol

I turned mine on in the wet and sped up abit next minute I was fishying it up the road haha I expected it so it was fun... its when it got bumped on and I ended up goin sideways, that was scary lol
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:45 pm 
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so is there a variable wiring diagram for one?
im planning on buying one on thursday, if u save me $50 i'd greatly appreciate it :D
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:48 pm 
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so is there a variable wiring diagram for one?
im planning on buying one on thursday, if u save me $50 i'd greatly appreciate it :D
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Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:31 pm 
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Anyone got a diagram for the EL V8 kit yet? All I have ever seen is the one for the I6.

 

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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:07 am 
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so is there a variable wiring diagram for one?
im planning on buying one on thursday, if u save me $50 i'd greatly appreciate it :D

I had one installed by a mate up in sydney but played up since I moved in Tassie, when I inquired about a replacement potential meter the electronic store quoted between $70-$120, ended up asking the guys here for a simple on/on toggle setup diagram. those variable potential meter ain't cheap.

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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 1:00 pm 
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The v8 kit is the same as the six kit, except that it goes into the V8 trans ECU, i am on my way to Joes today, and will post up the colour/pin no on th eV8 trans ecu that you have to insert it into
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:42 pm 
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The v8 kit is the same as the six kit, except that it goes into the V8 trans ECU, i am on my way to Joes today, and will post up the colour/pin no on th eV8 trans ecu that you have to insert it into
Brett


That would be much appreciated if you could mate. Are the EB pinouts the same as what would be in my EL XR8? I am guessing you would just splice it into the appropriate wires running to the TCU near the steering column. Are the resistor values the same as for the six?

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:31 pm 
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er... are the pins on the EB computer the same as the EL as per doco?

 

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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 4:06 pm 
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Ive got the adjustable shiftkit from shiftkits.com and it KICKS a***

so muc fun not so fun in the wet but... nearly swiped a car the first day i had it when it was wet

mine chirp 1-2 and sometimes 2-3
downchangin if u time you foot right through roundabouts and corners etc ya can slide like no tomorrow... which cud happen if i hit a tree but all in fun

worth the $115

 

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