Tiptronic TCU Upgraded, First Impression
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Tiptronic TCU Upgraded, First Impression
I took my car to SharkWerks this morning for the TCU upgrade; it took about two hours mainly the TCU is difficult to get to. Todd from EVOMs is in town, together with SharkWerks, the upgrade went quite well, along with the ECU EVOMSit upgrade (sync up the rpm with the TCU).
Here’s my first impression (30 miles driving back):
· the auto down shift is much better than before; it starts downshifting at higher speed
· much much better respond when using the switch to down shift; it is like instant
· I hit 7000 rpm once; it had a really good jump/pop when going to the next gear
· the up shift is a tick better
· the gears seem to hold better (the shifting too early feeling is gone)
I’ll give a better report a week or two later; but for now, the impression is positive. Many thanks to Alex , James, and Todd (as a Pcar guru, I thought Todd maybe a cold guy, but I was totally wrong; he is super friendly).
Here’s my first impression (30 miles driving back):
· the auto down shift is much better than before; it starts downshifting at higher speed
· much much better respond when using the switch to down shift; it is like instant
· I hit 7000 rpm once; it had a really good jump/pop when going to the next gear
· the up shift is a tick better
· the gears seem to hold better (the shifting too early feeling is gone)
I’ll give a better report a week or two later; but for now, the impression is positive. Many thanks to Alex , James, and Todd (as a Pcar guru, I thought Todd maybe a cold guy, but I was totally wrong; he is super friendly).
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Thanks Dan, will sure keep you and the gang updated.
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I took my car to SharkWerks this morning for the TCU upgrade; it took about two hours mainly the TCU is difficult to get to. Todd from EVOMs is in town, together with SharkWerks, the upgrade went quite well, along with the ECU EVOMSit upgrade (sync up the rpm with the TCU).
Here’s my first impression (30 miles driving back):
· the auto down shift is much better than before; it starts downshifting at higher speed
· much much better respond when using the switch to down shift; it is like instant
· I hit 7000 rpm once; it had a really good jump/pop when going to the next gear
· the up shift is a tick better
· the gears seem to hold better (the shifting too early feeling is gone)
I’ll give a better report a week or two later; but for now, the impression is positive. Many thanks to Alex , James, and Todd (as a Pcar guru, I thought Todd maybe a cold guy, but I was totally wrong; he is super friendly).
Here’s my first impression (30 miles driving back):
· the auto down shift is much better than before; it starts downshifting at higher speed
· much much better respond when using the switch to down shift; it is like instant
· I hit 7000 rpm once; it had a really good jump/pop when going to the next gear
· the up shift is a tick better
· the gears seem to hold better (the shifting too early feeling is gone)
I’ll give a better report a week or two later; but for now, the impression is positive. Many thanks to Alex , James, and Todd (as a Pcar guru, I thought Todd maybe a cold guy, but I was totally wrong; he is super friendly).
I enjoyed the little test drive that I took in it. Take care and enjoy your car 
- Todd
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Todd,
Thank you for spending time looking out for our Tip guys. It was great meeting you and congrats on the soon to be new addition to the family.
Eugene
Thank you for spending time looking out for our Tip guys. It was great meeting you and congrats on the soon to be new addition to the family.
Eugene
It was nice to finally meet you Eugene. Your car was fitted with our first production GT660 for a tip car about 18 months ago. Now it was the first GT660 to get the TCU upgrade I enjoyed the little test drive that I took in it. Take care and enjoy your car - Todd
I enjoyed the little test drive that I took in it. Take care and enjoy your car - Todd
I took my car to SharkWerks this morning for the TCU upgrade; it took about two hours mainly the TCU is difficult to get to. Todd from EVOMs is in town, together with SharkWerks, the upgrade went quite well, along with the ECU EVOMSit upgrade (sync up the rpm with the TCU).
Here’s my first impression (30 miles driving back):
· the auto down shift is much better than before; it starts downshifting at higher speed
· much much better respond when using the switch to down shift; it is like instant
· I hit 7000 rpm once; it had a really good jump/pop when going to the next gear
· the up shift is a tick better
· the gears seem to hold better (the shifting too early feeling is gone)
I’ll give a better report a week or two later; but for now, the impression is positive. Many thanks to Alex , James, and Todd (as a Pcar guru, I thought Todd maybe a cold guy, but I was totally wrong; he is super friendly).
Here’s my first impression (30 miles driving back):
· the auto down shift is much better than before; it starts downshifting at higher speed
· much much better respond when using the switch to down shift; it is like instant
· I hit 7000 rpm once; it had a really good jump/pop when going to the next gear
· the up shift is a tick better
· the gears seem to hold better (the shifting too early feeling is gone)
I’ll give a better report a week or two later; but for now, the impression is positive. Many thanks to Alex , James, and Todd (as a Pcar guru, I thought Todd maybe a cold guy, but I was totally wrong; he is super friendly).
Your car is a real screamer
I came back from the test just smiling... She really shifts faster and goes deeper into the revs to boot
Feed Todd cookies and he's happy:P
It was nice to finally meet you Eugene. Your car was fitted with our first production GT660 for a tip car about 18 months ago. Now it was the first GT660 to get the TCU upgrade I enjoyed the little test drive that I took in it. Take care and enjoy your car - Todd
I enjoyed the little test drive that I took in it. Take care and enjoy your car - Todd That is a 10 second car....
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Will this TCU upgrade mean much to a stock x50? I don't have much complaint about my car other than the transmission...which due to me trying to play good husband so my wife can drive it. Especially coming from SMG in my 03 M3, this tip does seem very slow.
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Alex,
I've been talking to ZIP22 on the board; his F430 tuned by you guys is screaming at 8800rpm. Todd mentioned that he'll try getting the 997TT to like 8500rpm; hummm maybe a little more juice for the 996TT.
I've been talking to ZIP22 on the board; his F430 tuned by you guys is screaming at 8800rpm. Todd mentioned that he'll try getting the 997TT to like 8500rpm; hummm maybe a little more juice for the 996TT.
8800.. hey Kermit goes that high!