[4ePikanini]

Thats good, but it makes me wonder how the clutch plate look like, I have 215k km on mine. Apparently the guy before me did a lot of towing. ( reason for bad consumption? )

I felt a big difference when I got into my friends Gen 4 on pull away, it feels as if "grips" more.

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Remember that the gen4 software is different and i suspect it utilises the lock up clutch more, hence the drastic improved fuel economy (over and above the turbo and common rail upgrade)

If you look on youtube for the 0-100 videos of gen3 and gen4 you will see that on the gen4 at about 3000rpm pr so it sounds like it has a flat spot but that's the clutch locking as you will see the speed increases none the less. The gen3 doesnt do that.

With my third relay clicking at the PWM frequency I could get an idea of what the standard lock up does on my last test drive. It rarely locks up in third or lower but locks happily at med to high throttle in fourth. At the slightest prod of the loud pedal it unlocks in fifth.

If need be I can at a small extra cost add a LED to the loom that illuminates with the factory ecu lock up (ie. when the override switch is off) or just give instructions on where to get the signal to wire in your own.

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[AntonE]

I am most definately interested. Way too much slippage for my liking.
2 Questions. :
1)Can the slippage be lessened by altering the software on the AT ECU?
2)When using this lock up system , idling in neutral and slipping it into drive/reverse... will it damage the transmission, as it is basically the same as dumping the clutch on a manual? I'm thinking people like wives and younger cretins also drive the vehicles.

[4ePikanini]

I am most definately interested. Way too much slippage for my liking.
2 Questions. :
1)Can the slippage be lessened by altering the software on the AT ECU?

I have never heard of anyone changing the software on the A/T ecu.

2)When using this lock up system , idling in neutral and slipping it into drive/reverse... will it damage the transmission, as it is basically the same as dumping the clutch on a manual? I'm thinking people like wives and younger cretins also drive the vehicles.

The gen3 box is very robust and can take a lot but I wouldn't do it to be on the safe side. I did it by accident once and the car stalled with a jerk. It didn't feel good.

Best is to make it clear to the other drivers on how to use it or to leave it well alone.

It will feed from the cigarette lighter 12v so if you want to disable it from funny hands it will be easy to just pull the cigarette lighters fuse.

[terrys]

Hello, Yes, Iwould be interested inb your Lock Up kit, depending on cost.

Regards Terrys.

[4ePikanini]

First kits are made. I just have to get different switches. The bloke behind the counter gave me 240v switches instead of 12v switches.

I have received payment of 2 kits already and they will be sent out before the end of the week.

This is the basic install instructions and the look of the kit.

The price has been fixed at R1150 which includes the kit, instructions and a few small items to complete the install.

All you will need is basic tools (screwdriver etc.) and a crimping tool - a pair of pliers may work as well.

[Nismo]

Nice one, wish I had the money now.

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[GertM]

That looks nice! Can't wait for my delivery!

[RoelfleRoux]

Marius,

This is so cool. Can't wait to start getting feedback from your clients. This whole concept is still grabbing my imagination.

Roelf

[SimonB]

If Marius wont say it I will - these will be available in the club shop from next week...

[4ePikanini]

If Marius wont say it I will - these will be available in the club shop from next week...

Lol. Thanks Simon.

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