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Old 04-17-2009 | 08:18 AM
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No I haven't
I had a local dealership change the fluid about a month ago.
I'll check it when I go home for lunch
Old 04-17-2009 | 08:24 AM
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Is it the tranny or the engine? Try turning off the TC. I have had that happen when I put on my DR's. I know you haven't done any tire swaps, but it's worth trying.
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TCS is always off
first thing i do after i put the key in the ignition
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checked fluid twice, its way above the high line
Is this bad?
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Got an appointment for Monday
Think I should have him install the Transgo kit while hes in it?
A friend told me the kit makes the tranny safer since less slipping
Old 04-20-2009 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by nothix
Got an appointment for Monday
Think I should have him install the Transgo kit while hes in it?
A friend told me the kit makes the tranny safer since less slipping
If he is a VERY good mechanic, then do the install, The valve body of our tranny is very complicated compared with simple trannys, and the TransGo kit is also a bit complicated for a regular mechanic.

i say send ur vb to GTM since you have a betear

Dont forget to give us some reviews

EDIT: Make sure he worked with TransGo kits before if u decide to install the kit there
Old 04-30-2009 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by nothix
Got an appointment for Monday
Think I should have him install the Transgo kit while hes in it?
A friend told me the kit makes the tranny safer since less slipping
hey man let me know how it goes. im thinking about doing this soon to. might bring it to laffy where you got it done if there good.
Old 04-30-2009 | 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BaZooKa
If he is a VERY good mechanic, then do the install, The valve body of our tranny is very complicated compared with simple trannys, and the TransGo kit is also a bit complicated for a regular mechanic.

i say send ur vb to GTM since you have a betear

Dont forget to give us some reviews

EDIT: Make sure he worked with TransGo kits before if u decide to install the kit there
This is OT but those wheels in your avatar look familiar
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Hey arsh, Well yes i think they are fimiliar to you,, how do they look on my car ? ,, im gona post pics soon of my car with the whole TT build im working on
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I like the wheels and the wing...more pics
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I like the wheels and the wing...more pics
Coming soon sir
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Just had the Transgo VB put in my 5AT today by The Z Car Garage and it Rocks!!!! Shifts fast enough to kick the tail out up through 4th. ( haven't had a chance to try 5th yet.). What a difference....can't wait to take it to the track next week. The stilllen VB was a POS.

Thanks to everyone who pointed me in the trango direction.
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Originally Posted by fowlman01
Just had the Transgo VB put in my 5AT today by The Z Car Garage and it Rocks!!!! Shifts fast enough to kick the tail out up through 4th. ( haven't had a chance to try 5th yet.). What a difference....can't wait to take it to the track next week. The stilllen VB was a POS.

Thanks to everyone who pointed me in the trango direction.
how much did if cost you to get it install. how long did it take.
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im getting mine done this coming week! Its the same transgo upgrade kit that GTM uses, but im getting it installed at Specialty Z in Chatsworth. I'll also have an upgraded transmission fluid cooler added to it too
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im getting mine done this coming week! Its the same transgo upgrade kit that GTM uses, but im getting it installed at Specialty Z in Chatsworth. I'll also have an upgraded transmission fluid cooler added to it too
I just installed B&M Cooler, it works great , and very good quality ..
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Originally Posted by fowlman01
Just had the Transgo VB put in my 5AT today by The Z Car Garage and it Rocks!!!! Shifts fast enough to kick the tail out up through 4th. ( haven't had a chance to try 5th yet.). What a difference....can't wait to take it to the track next week. The stilllen VB was a POS.

Thanks to everyone who pointed me in the trango direction.
Congrats on the VB upgrade id recomend a tranny cooler if you track your car more often, or if your going FI
Old 05-01-2009 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BaZooKa
Congrats on the VB upgrade id recomend a tranny cooler if you track your car more often, or if your going FI
I have had a tranny cooler on the Z for a few years. I put one on any vehicle I have with an auto tranny.
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Originally Posted by evobunny
how much did if cost you to get it install. how long did it take.
It took ZCG 4 hours, so whatever your shop charges per hour would determine your cost.
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Originally Posted by fowlman01
Just had the Transgo VB put in my 5AT today by The Z Car Garage and it Rocks!!!! Shifts fast enough to kick the tail out up through 4th. ( haven't had a chance to try 5th yet.). What a difference....can't wait to take it to the track next week. The stilllen VB was a POS.

Thanks to everyone who pointed me in the trango direction.
Congrats on the VB... If you can post up a vid when you go to the track.
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Originally Posted by coachk
Congrats on the VB... If you can post up a vid when you go to the track.
Thanks! I should be able to advance a few places in the S/C stats. I plan on going next Weds if the weather is OK. It is raining like hell here now.

The Z is going to be much more fun now.

btw: The Z Car Garage has a 370Z 6MT now and they wanted me to beat it up a little bit while I was waiting for my car. I have to say it "FELT" faster than mine, but I know it isn't. those things pull like a V8! They are probably going to run it Weds and I can let you know what it turns. They also had a 600+HP GTR in there that is going to be in the gumball rally in a week or so. They wouldn't let me drive it.


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