Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

www.importperformancetrans.com has 1g, 2g turbo and non-turbo shift kits. These guys do to. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/show....php?p=1618542

Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

There's a Colt with a home built auto that went 9.70's.

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And Kiggly with the FWD auto that was going low 10 or high 9s. He did switch to a 5 speed at one time, don't know if he switched back or not.

Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

Yeah Kigglys car was at the shootout a few years ago and it was running low 10s with an auto FWD. Laggy ass turbo with a lot of nitrous after the 60' mark. The car just a pooch until after the 60' and then it just took off like a raped ape.

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Want an Auto setup? Come take mine away! I HATE it!

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Give it to me for free! That will be my winter project.

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anyone know how much those paddle shifters run for a price?

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If you ever seriously want to talk Dollars and a trade, just let me know!

I'll swing you a deal on a CLEAN 98, AWD Tsi man!

Otherwise I'll be going the IPT route this spring with 75 shot.....as the master has suggested......:->

Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

I spoke to the guy that makes the paddle shifters for the autos, and he said that they will be coming out soon, its still in the beta version, hes just putting on the final details, i told him i would gladly be a beta customer if it could buy it earlier, just waiting for a responce from him.

Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

If you can take the tranny out if your car, you can install a shift kit. There is really nothing complicated. If you want to make a much better difference, install different clutch packs. Get more plates, with a thinner diameter. The more clutch plates / steel plates you use, the quicker the impact of the shift.

Automatic trannies are simple. If you have a grasp of hydraulics and can identify the parts inside an AT tranny, you can do anything with them. The planetary design can simply just hold more power than the weaker setup of an MT. Instead of having 2-3 teeth holding gears together, you have entire gears driving / being driven by other gears. Just makes more sense.

However, for street driving, I hate AT trannies. Boring, gay and STUPID problems come up. Diagnostics on an MT are a little easier than an AT unless you understand the active parts in an AT. Power cycle.

Bernie, you are clearly right on if you want to make your car as fast as you can while still reliable. AT all the way old man ;)

Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

You just have to be smarter than the transmission. Ask KC how dumb his 5-speed is. That TOB was squealing it's butt off last night. After some wrestling and another TOB, all was quiet again. We'll see how boring it gets when we launch with full boost and a bottle. :D


I still see a BJ's headed 2.4, GT35R, auto w/4k converter and spray in my future. Just gotta wait for the right deals to come along.

Beyond all that, I'm just tired of shifting. My King Ranch has spoiled me. :)

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Sounds like someone has been learning at school :). Good job.

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Yes I have learned a lot, but if I keep missing school like I have the last couple weeks, it will be a short term learning streak for me. I already hate school with a passion. I hate the fact that it costs me money, otherwise I wouldn't mind it. But you have to spend money to make money right?

Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

Thats what I've been told ::looks around the shop filled with tools:: .
Damm, could have bought a house with all these tools.

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The money is already spent. It would be a shame to lose your money and your chance at an education. Get your butt back in class.

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Does the AEM EMS allow for shift control of the auto, or does some other tcu have to be there also?

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AEM = no auto controller. Your choices are TCU, one of the controllers from IPT or you can go the homemade relay route for a manually operated setup. The relay setup will have max line pressure constantly so you wouldn't want to drive it on the street much. I doubt your front pump would love you anymore.

Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

My front pump loves me just the same since I'm still running my TRE "race-prepped" 5-speed. ;) I was just curious in case I ever get a "wild hair" to throw a 4500rpm stall auto into my car.

Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

I run an auto DSM, and I have the IPT stall converter. It works out pretty nice. I finally figured out how to launch better with it, and it doesnt work too bad. Auto's are nice especially in stop and go traffic. I am considering doing a manual swap though.



Adam

Re: Does anyone run an auto DSM?
 

The AEM can do full auto control. But you would need to figure it out yourself. AEM put base maps with auto tranny control in for the MKIV Toyota Supra, but not for much else.