Pettit Update - What we are talking about
06-11-2007 | 01:49 AM
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Also, I'm not clear on what specifically your shifting problem is. Do you mean that it appears to stick a bit before letting you shift? That there is a delay between you manually shifting and response?
"Quote sosonic"
0-7800 RPM: mostly solid shifts - occasionally seems to slip (just a little) when at 7800
7800-8500: few solid shifts - seems to slip into gear most of the time
8500-8700: does not want to shift until I let off and the rpm reaches 8000 then seems to wants to slip into gear.
8700-9000: will not shift period - when rpm drops lower than 8000 then seems to want to slip into gear.
Slip: an extended time between asking for a shift and the reality of the shift without seeming to be in any gear. This varies with the RPM at the time of shift. Yes there is always the chance of "operator error" but the AT/4 even leads itself to compensate for that.
Now I would be worried that my tranny was failing if not for the solid shifts at and below 7800 RPM. I checked the Royal Purple tranny fluid and while not scientific, it does not smell burned and is at the recommended level. Ray will look at the tranny when he's here installing the s/c.
I think that with the install of the s/c and the interceptior X that this is a week link and needs addressing now.
"Quote sosonic"
0-7800 RPM: mostly solid shifts - occasionally seems to slip (just a little) when at 7800
7800-8500: few solid shifts - seems to slip into gear most of the time
8500-8700: does not want to shift until I let off and the rpm reaches 8000 then seems to wants to slip into gear.
8700-9000: will not shift period - when rpm drops lower than 8000 then seems to want to slip into gear.
Slip: an extended time between asking for a shift and the reality of the shift without seeming to be in any gear. This varies with the RPM at the time of shift. Yes there is always the chance of "operator error" but the AT/4 even leads itself to compensate for that.
Now I would be worried that my tranny was failing if not for the solid shifts at and below 7800 RPM. I checked the Royal Purple tranny fluid and while not scientific, it does not smell burned and is at the recommended level. Ray will look at the tranny when he's here installing the s/c.
I think that with the install of the s/c and the interceptior X that this is a week link and needs addressing now.
How is the install coming? I'm totally into what's going on for the 4AT.
06-11-2007 | 04:04 AM
#54
Also, I'm not clear on what specifically your shifting problem is. Do you mean that it appears to stick a bit before letting you shift? That there is a delay between you manually shifting and response?
"Quote sosonic"
0-7800 RPM: mostly solid shifts - occasionally seems to slip (just a little) when at 7800
7800-8500: few solid shifts - seems to slip into gear most of the time
8500-8700: does not want to shift until I let off and the rpm reaches 8000 then seems to wants to slip into gear.
8700-9000: will not shift period - when rpm drops lower than 8000 then seems to want to slip into gear.
Slip: an extended time between asking for a shift and the reality of the shift without seeming to be in any gear. This varies with the RPM at the time of shift. Yes there is always the chance of "operator error" but the AT/4 even leads itself to compensate for that.
Now I would be worried that my tranny was failing if not for the solid shifts at and below 7800 RPM. I checked the Royal Purple tranny fluid and while not scientific, it does not smell burned and is at the recommended level. Ray will look at the tranny when he's here installing the s/c.
I think that with the install of the s/c and the interceptior X that this is a week link and needs addressing now.
"Quote sosonic"
0-7800 RPM: mostly solid shifts - occasionally seems to slip (just a little) when at 7800
7800-8500: few solid shifts - seems to slip into gear most of the time
8500-8700: does not want to shift until I let off and the rpm reaches 8000 then seems to wants to slip into gear.
8700-9000: will not shift period - when rpm drops lower than 8000 then seems to want to slip into gear.
Slip: an extended time between asking for a shift and the reality of the shift without seeming to be in any gear. This varies with the RPM at the time of shift. Yes there is always the chance of "operator error" but the AT/4 even leads itself to compensate for that.
Now I would be worried that my tranny was failing if not for the solid shifts at and below 7800 RPM. I checked the Royal Purple tranny fluid and while not scientific, it does not smell burned and is at the recommended level. Ray will look at the tranny when he's here installing the s/c.
I think that with the install of the s/c and the interceptior X that this is a week link and needs addressing now.
Once you get the SC you will probably find you will be happy with the stock shift rpms .......
06-11-2007 | 07:13 AM
#55
Sosonic, I'm not sure that you have answered this question before but does the RE-Amemiya flash allow for different shift points? What I'm looking for here is being able to down-shift the AT into 1st at a speed greater than 29 mph.
......."Once you get the SC you will probably find you will be happy with the stock shift rpms" Quote Brettus
You could be right. With the low end power increased my problem may be moot.
Now I have two more weeks to wait - god, the wait is near unbearable.
Phil
06-11-2007 | 08:47 AM
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06-11-2007 | 11:17 AM
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06-11-2007 | 01:04 PM
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06-11-2007 | 01:42 PM
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Ah, I'd say lack of directions, and a general lack of pictures, etc...as you mentioned is a major piece missing to install this properly.
It was my understanding a video was going to accompany the kit? Maybe that just isn't ready yet?
It was my understanding a video was going to accompany the kit? Maybe that just isn't ready yet?
06-11-2007 | 02:16 PM
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Um...except do it in separate threads to prevent cross-promotion...and conflicting promotions...and try not to perform any holiday promotions...other than that, let's unite and get to shameless promoting...separately...of course...
06-11-2007 | 04:43 PM
#63
Self Promotion?
Since I was unable to have Cam install my s/c, I feel that I would have had many problems if others with less attention to details was installing it. Yes it's not running yet but I know that when it does it will be right. I think Ray's work will be his self promotion and it will be shameless (just like his impersonations). Now off that soap box..................Too bad for Vegas that Phoenix will get him.
It's a great kit and everything is there with it (except instructions). I'm sure that Cam's guys can do one quickly but they must have been part of putting it together.
It's a great kit and everything is there with it (except instructions). I'm sure that Cam's guys can do one quickly but they must have been part of putting it together.
06-12-2007 | 12:04 AM
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Wow... The video is really important and should be easy to produce. In fact, the video really should have already been produced since a number of people got the SC installed.
It does not have to be a professional level video. Just show the parts, installing them, and some brief comments. A newer and more professional video can also be done in the future.
It does not have to be a professional level video. Just show the parts, installing them, and some brief comments. A newer and more professional video can also be done in the future.
06-29-2007 | 12:21 PM
#66
I have a few questions...
1. I own a 2004 AT (4 speed, 4 port) what would be my max HP achievable?
2. I really don't like the way my car shifts from 2nd to 3rd, it has sort of a delay in between those 2 gears, even manually shifting... It has done it since new. Is there a fix for this?
1. I own a 2004 AT (4 speed, 4 port) what would be my max HP achievable?
2. I really don't like the way my car shifts from 2nd to 3rd, it has sort of a delay in between those 2 gears, even manually shifting... It has done it since new. Is there a fix for this?
07-02-2007 | 04:46 PM
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Hey, check out:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/rx8/bulletins.html
Look for HESITATION / IDLE VIBRATION DUE TO CRACKED ENGINE MOUNT
I had this same problem and it was a cracked engine mount. You'll notice when you floor it in 3rd - check the TSB pdf.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/rx8/bulletins.html
Look for HESITATION / IDLE VIBRATION DUE TO CRACKED ENGINE MOUNT
I had this same problem and it was a cracked engine mount. You'll notice when you floor it in 3rd - check the TSB pdf.
I have a few questions...
1. I own a 2004 AT (4 speed, 4 port) what would be my max HP achievable?
2. I really don't like the way my car shifts from 2nd to 3rd, it has sort of a delay in between those 2 gears, even manually shifting... It has done it since new. Is there a fix for this?
1. I own a 2004 AT (4 speed, 4 port) what would be my max HP achievable?
2. I really don't like the way my car shifts from 2nd to 3rd, it has sort of a delay in between those 2 gears, even manually shifting... It has done it since new. Is there a fix for this?
07-07-2007 | 02:59 PM
#69
Just to throw a little good word into this mix, the s/c is completely installed. To my way of thinking, this is the way it should have come from the factory. CRH install and MM cleaning up the tune has produced what I wanted from the start. All cars are different and the tune that came with the s/c got it running but needed " straighting out" (my words not Mazda Maniac's). I'm not one for dyno runs as I drive on the street not a dyno. I'm happy with it, it's what I hoped for and will let MM and CRH talk about the mechanics and theory of the unit.
07-08-2007 | 09:48 AM
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07-09-2007 | 06:06 AM
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