Hey Razorlab,

Any word on the tranny? Just looking for a update.

Also tomorrow will be my first open lapping day in the MR and suggestions or advice?
Thanks guys!

Mike

 

The tranny is en-route or should be at TRE by now. However I would never know since TRE is impossible to get ahold of.

I called thirteen times yesterday.

 

ahh, note to self on that one.

 

Have fun.

 

Yes, bring lots of money for gasoline.

 

haha, i was under 5 mpg here at homestead last weekend.

 

Yes, we have very "green" cars.

 

hey boss.

I just got an idea, i'm probably gonna order me another temp gauge. I'm wondering what the thread pitch is on the bottom drain plug for the tranny. I'd be interested to see what kinda normal temps we get, before you endevour on the tranny cooler, ya know?

I already have a defi temp gauge, but i'd need another sender, and i might as well just get another one, as i'll probably get two more (replace the stock boost/oil/volt, with a panel with tranny and oil temp.)

I don't really wanna pull mine out and flush the fluid to check it though

 

Update:

Jon got the transmission apart. Broken 4th gear, lost about 4 teeth. Transmission overheated and made a black mess over everything. Photos coming he said.

 

So he believes heat is the cause and not the gear?

 

Combo. Heat because of the design and gear being small. He'll know more as he digs into it.

 

Ugh that's a bummer, I wonder if a cooler will be enough or will 4th always be a thorn in our sides.

 

Thanks for keeping us updated!! I know I appreciate it as I'm sure everyone else does.

 

anyone have gear problems at the track with the ole 5-speed?

 

Yes