manually shifting a4

**Bigck4** · 08-21-2008, 04:37 PM

I've rebuilt a a4 3 times and I'm wondering is it because when I race the car I manuely shift 3-4 always goes out ( is it ok to manuely shift a A4

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 08-21-2008, 04:46 PM

I have done it for 2 years with no problems yet...........but many will say its not good fo rthe tranny.............but racing in general will speed up wear and tear on everything

**axxdet** · 08-21-2008, 05:06 PM

what about dropin it in N to throw a rev

**LT1 > LS1** · 08-21-2008, 06:01 PM

I do that alot. then I let the enigne come back to idle before I put it back in D.

it slips in smoothly, and doesnt clunk or nothin, so it cant hurt it that bad.

**adam3566** · 08-21-2008, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Bigck4

I've rebuilt a a4 3 times and I'm wondering is it because when I race the car I manuely shift 3-4 always goes out ( is it ok to manuely shift a A4

Leave it to the computer to shift, it's there for a reason. Manually shifting an A4 will add damage that isn't worth it. Also it is slower if you manually shift it, than let the computer do it. If you want to shift, buy a manual!

**sunsetorangess** · 08-22-2008, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by adam3566

Leave it to the computer to shift, it's there for a reason. Manually shifting an A4 will add damage that isn't worth it. Also it is slower if you manually shift it, than let the computer do it. If you want to shift, buy a manual!

Yepp i agree... You cant outshift a computer either
J

**shady milkman** · 08-22-2008, 08:48 AM

lol throwing it into 3 on the gear selector only eliminates O/D..the computer still shifts..so no putting it in 3 will not harm anything.

**Spaz** · 08-22-2008, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by adam3566

Leave it to the computer to shift, it's there for a reason. Manually shifting an A4 will add damage that isn't worth it. Also it is slower if you manually shift it, than let the computer do it. If you want to shift, buy a manual!

+1...

if you want to have it shif tfast have your shift points adjusted and get a trans go shift kit to firm up your shifts...

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 08-22-2008, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Spaz

+1...

if you want to have it shif tfast have your shift points adjusted and get a trans go shift kit to firm up your shifts...

how much $$$ for the kit ?

**TransAm11973** · 08-23-2008, 05:53 AM

let the a4 shift itself, its better for the transmission and it can do it faster than you can...like they said if your not happy witht he points or the shifting itself do what spaz said

**adam3566** · 08-23-2008, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by SpeedAddict38

how much $$$ for the kit ?

Depends on the kit, but usually between $60-200 for a decent one. Personally I think they are a waste of time and money. You would be better off getting a stall/gears and tires and you will be 10x better off.

**shady milkman** · 08-24-2008, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by adam3566

Depends on the kit, but usually between $60-200 for a decent one. Personally I think they are a waste of time and money. You would be better off getting a stall/gears and tires and you will be 10x better off.

the shift kit is a compliment with the stall. what does gears and tires have to do with firmness of shifts and the improved longevity of the trans internals

**adam3566** · 08-24-2008, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

the shift kit is a compliment with the stall. what does gears and tires have to do with firmness of shifts and the improved longevity of the trans internals

Didn't go into depth that much. What I meant was that if your going to own a A4, then those are some of the best upgrades to go with.