Electronic shiftkit

redauxr8 · 24-04-2009, 12:58 PM

Can someobody show me a link or instructions to install the electronic, shiftkit in an au xr8

cheers

blueoval · 24-04-2009, 01:01 PM

try this mate

http://www.shiftkits.com.au/TechPage...stallation.pdf

redauxr8 · 24-04-2009, 02:02 PM

Cheers mate, is that an E series they did that on? Is the ECU in the same place on the AU's?

AUbigfoot · 24-04-2009, 02:08 PM

Yeah it looks like it was done on an EF. Should be fairly similar though from my understanding.

blueoval · 24-04-2009, 02:12 PM

Yes it is similar. Just the wiring would be slightly different to an AU. I used this example as a guide and made sure the wiring were as per supplied instructions. Jamie and shiftkits australia has an extensive set of instruction to follow. Just take your time with it and double check every move you make. You'll be fine.

Also solder the connections if you can rather than twisting wire and duct taping the joins. Its more reliable.

redauxr8 · 24-04-2009, 02:25 PM

Ok sweet thanks alot guys...

LG · 27-04-2009, 03:26 PM

I would put a switch on it though mate, and only run it when you need it, otherwise you will definately wear out the gearbox, and it will need a rebuild before you know it.

BillC · 27-04-2009, 04:34 PM

Shift kits are supposed to make the gearbox last longer. Something to do with the interval between changing gears. The longer it is the worse it is for the gear box. Shift kits make it change quicker and therefore better for the gear box. I so I am led to believe.

AUbigfoot · 27-04-2009, 05:08 PM

I wouldn't mind some clarification on this? What are other peoples thoughts? I am looking at getting a shift kit for my car later down the track but would prefer it do more good than harm.

bodes-sh · 27-04-2009, 05:37 PM

just remember, they are designed with a bit of heat in mind. the thing that kills them with a shift kit is the load that is put on them when shifting faster. it also loads up the rest of the driveline more too. they are designed with a specific shift speed in mind, making this faster puts more load on everything else...

THR347 · 27-04-2009, 06:52 PM

I do have instructions on how to fit a shift kit (ecu wire numbers and colours etc.) however i'm at uni at the moment so i can't remember what they are off the top of my head... When i get home tonight i'll post them up here.

LG · 27-04-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillC

Shift kits are supposed to make the gearbox last longer. Something to do with the interval between changing gears. The longer it is the worse it is for the gear box. Shift kits make it change quicker and therefore better for the gear box. I so I am led to believe.

Ask a gearbox specialist, and see what they say. If you don't use it often, it won't do much damage. But get the answer from a professional to be sure.

THR347 · 27-04-2009, 11:33 PM

According to the wire colours that my shift kit uses, the AU ECU is the same as the EF ECU (that is in regards to the shift kit anyway). So it is safe to say that the instructions from that street fords article that blueoval suggested is an accurate installation guide for compatibility of a shift kit in an AU. Mind you, having said this, this information is provided to you at your own risk!

mik · 28-04-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillC

Shift kits are supposed to make the gearbox last longer. Something to do with the interval between changing gears. The longer it is the worse it is for the gear box. Shift kits make it change quicker and therefore better for the gear box. I so I am led to believe.

i think the benefit of fitting the shift kit, is that it removes band slippage (correct me if i`m wrong), it makes sence that if its turned full on chirping the tyres at every change sending a shock wave through the drive line all the time its gonna wear stuff out quicker, the adjustable unit sounds to be the way to go imo, find the the happy medium between too soft and too hard would be a winner i think.

blueoval · 28-04-2009, 11:13 AM

I have an adjustable kit fitted to my car. I reckon this was the best choice for me for the different styles of driving I like doing. I have noticed that having the setting on its lowest isnt harsh unless your putt putting around. I only use it for a particular purpose, other wise I have it turned off.

When I have it turned on for hard shifts and the car is under light load, I have found this can induce some 'driveline slack' if thats a term I can use. What this involves for me is that as it shifts into the next gear under very light acceleration or coasting speeds, it can 'bang' into gear and feel like its 'bouncing back' off that gear as it feels like there is no pressure on the gear to be held into it. It almost sounds like it hits into gear then the shock of it reverberates back into the diff, giving a diff clunk type of noise.

Again, Im not trying to discourage anyone to get these kits. They are excellent kits to have for some fun. But I recommend that unless your using it to its full potential like racing/spirited driving, to switch it off to avoid such harshness, especially on a driveline thats seen some k's.

Thats just my 2c worth.

MGGT RAA · 28-04-2009, 11:22 AM

Shav's got it spot on! adjustable is the way to go... it aint that much more expencive either. But make sure you don't over-use it, it'll rattle ya gearbox to peices in no time.

Ive noticed the diff clunk as-well, so i bearly ever use it for day to day driving.

Can't wait to crank it up at our skid-pan day over here at the end of May!!!