TCUGO finally on sale...

tpunx99GSX · 01-30-2006

Finally a decent solution to the A/T problem... i have been waiting forever for them to finally go on sale. and will be picking one up mid febuary.
www.tcugo.com
And only $320 + shipping.
Tom

Talian · 01-30-2006

It's about time - I am going to get one soon.

Black97civic · 01-30-2006

So will that be able to shift just like a manual, or is it going to be more like the "manumatic" crap that comes on most cars nowadays?

**Kracka** · 01-30-2006

It will still be an auto tranny, but you can control when and how firmly it shifts.

FattyBoomBatty · 01-30-2006

looks pretty good
i like how you can have it lockup in 4th

Shotgun! · 01-30-2006

That is pretty sweet. I want an auto now.

SuperSleeper · 01-30-2006

You're still going to lose too much, Tom.

The unit actually seems pretty cool--my only concern would be the wireless transmitter not communicating 100% of your actions.

npaulseth · 01-31-2006

That plus a 4-5k stall would make for some sweet 1/4 times if you had a decent setup.

CVD · 01-31-2006

Yeah, you need a stall converter for launching and a shift kit to make the shifts more firm. After that it should be pretty decent.

**Kracka** · 01-31-2006

Supposedly this is able to adjust the line preasure so he'll be able to get firmer/quicker shifts.

tpunx99GSX · 02-01-2006

yeah it has a selector that lets you choose the pressure. its an easy install, the guy said its about the same as installing a safc.
TCUGO $320
Manual Swap including labor > $2500
I think ill try the TCUGO before the manual swap.
but come end of febuary ill let you all know how it works out.

niterydr · 02-01-2006

That should be a good solution for the automatic people that want more control.
Most people don't realize how stout the automatic DSM transmissions can be with a few simple upgrades. They are really hit and miss however. If its spent most of its life w/o proper maintence, it will wear out quickly.
IPT builds a great trans for them however, which is nice. When you compare the price of a built auto trans with a restalled torque converter to a "shep" tranny and a good flywheel/clutch combo, you come out almost even.
Just my $.02.

**Goat Blower** · 02-01-2006

Russ Coxe was selling his built auto 2G tranny for $2500. That seems about on par with a proper manual setup.

tpunx99GSX · 02-16-2006

I ordered mine today, WOOT!!!!

**Kracka** · 02-16-2006

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Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX

I ordered mine today, WOOT!!!!

Nice! I can't wait to hear your impressions of it. Are you going to install it youself?

npaulseth · 02-16-2006

I am also looking forward to your review on it.

tpunx99GSX · 02-16-2006

Im getting the plug and play model so there is no wire sliceing and pretty much no possible way to screw this up. LOL but ill keep everyone posted on the progress.

npaulseth · 02-16-2006

I'll be looking to buy the complete setup as well.

npaulseth · 02-26-2006

Installed it yet? Any reviews?

tpunx99GSX · 02-26-2006

well currently im in Boston on business. Im waiting for the guy to get the plug and play harnesses. If he doesnt have them by friday im going to tell him to just give me the hard wire kit. So it will be a couple weeks. Also, once i get back to CA on friday i may be going to MN 3 days later for another 2 weeks. Then that will push it back a little while more. But as soon as i get it and test it, you guys will be the first to know.