Re: [DML] Re: Auto trans shift Kit

[Jeff Angwin <jangwin@xxxxxxxxx>]

Or buy my brand new Computer Governor, which does all that with all new
components, and puts it in the engine compartment where it is easy to get to
(without having to remove the old one)
I also give you dash lights so you can see what gear the CG is set to.

If you are interested, email me for more details.

Jeff Angwin
VIN 3034
jangwin@xxxxxxxxx





On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 1:34 AM, Welmoed <welmoedj@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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>
>
> If you still have an unmodified original GC, replace:
> - Power transistors (new: TIP42C),
> - Resistors that are in the direct transistor circuit (new: 470 ­­Ohm/2W)
> - 2 Electrolytic capacitors by tantals (new: 1x 4.7µF/35V; 1x 10µF/35V).
>
> While you're in there use two tantal caps to bridge the ICs (spike
> extinguisher function, .1µF bridging pins 1-4).
> There is a write-up in the DML info on how to do that.
>
> Thereafter you may want to adjust the kickdown cable and the vacuum
> pressure (check hose and pressure).
>
> Welmoed.
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, David Madden <dcraikm56@...> wrote:
> >
> > So, What are my best options to improve shifting in the automatic? Dave
> >
> >
> > From: Welmoed <welmoedj@...>
>
> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 4:26 PM
> > Subject: [DML] Re: Auto trans shift Kit
> >
> >
> > Â
> > Yes, but some auto trannies of Ds are by far faster than others.
> > My old 2572 could outrun a Mini Cooper at a traffic sign start.
> > Of course it was no match for my Pontiac, but that one is 15 year younger
> and had a better auto tranny (being a smooth shifter at the same time).
> >
> > Welmoed.
> >
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, you know how it is, once you hit send it is gone and you can't
> get it back. Anyway as most would agree, the automatic Delorean is a slug no
> matter what you do to it. Pulling the vacuum line will make the shifts a
> little harder too but most won't even notice the difference. (On a lot of
> auto's I find the thing isn't even connected!) On the turbo automatic you
> lose the vacuum modulator anyway, it doesn't know what to do with the
> pressure! The main reason for harder shifts (shiFt kit) is so you go right
> from 1 gear to another. Most auto's when they shift are slipping in 2 gears
> at the same time so you wear the clutches more. It is a softer shift though.
> On some cars you don't even notice the shift unless you watch the tach. (Not
> talking about only Deloreans here)
> > > David Teitelbaum
> > >
> > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Welmoed" <welmoedj@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I know, I know....
> > > > Can't resist it, though I know an auto doesn't have to be "sh#t" even
> in a kit.
> > > > Slip of the finger, David? :)
> > > >
> > > > Welmoed.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "jtrealtywebspannet" <jtrealty@>
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > There is no such thing. What can be done is to put stiffer springs
> in the clutch packs and increase the line pressure.
> > > > > David Teitelbaum
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, David Madden <dcraikm56@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi, Looking to stiffen up shifting on auto transmission,  Are
> there shift kits available? Thanks, Dave Madden
>
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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