shift kits

[twoolley08]

whats a really good shift kit? i have the a4 tranny thats stock, would a shift kit be a good idea or bad idea? anything else you would recommend for a stock trans upgrade that is not to expensive?

[Virtue]

shift kits are def a +

a stall is nice but idk how much u have to spend lol

[ssgtgaines]

2-4 servo pistons are an easy upgrade and do not require trans removal. they are inexpensive and give you more clamping force on the 2-4 band.

[Ridings Automatics]

Trans-go -2 kit rocks for the A-4.

Mike..

[TB2]

Shift kits are always a good idea. And the hard shift is actually easier on the trans. As far as what kind, I can only recommend what one not to buy. Fairbanks kits suck, and their support is worse. Good Luck!

[b.lee]

I have a shift kit in my a4 and it's fun when 2nd gear hits, to say the least.

[1BADAIR]

have ridings do one. they shift GOOODDD. gonna need good tires though

[Yoeasy69]

this question depends on how fast you wanna get a new rear end..

i have had nothing but good reviews with the trans-go line.

[twoolley08]

well would a shift it help with 2nd gear acting up some?? accelin ligtly it kinda goes up and down for a second then goes and hits 3rd but if i get on it some 2nd hits fine, but it feels fine while it hits normal, just kinda feels like its slippin a little when accelerating lightly like theres nt enough pressure on the bands

[Ridings Automatics]

It's unlikely

that the shift kit will fix the 2nd gear problem. It sounds like the 2-4 band is down to the bonding rivets (very common).

[twoolley08]

that the shift kit will fix the 2nd gear problem. It sounds like the 2-4 band is down to the bonding rivets (very common).

but sometimes it shits normal when i accel faster and the other times it doesnt when i accel lightly, thats what i dont understand

[Ridings Automatics]

but sometimes it shits normal when i accel faster and the other times it doesnt when i accel lightly, thats what i dont understand

It's all about Volume!! I suspect the band is wore down, which does 2 things. 1. increases the distance the servo has to move to apply the band. 2. the band and the surface it rides on is probably shot which doesn't grab too well once applied.

Back to Volume. The further the servo has to travel, the more volume of fluid will be required. At real slow speeds, the pump really can't afford to be giving away extra volume and the pressure isn't as high as say wide open throttle, so the shift becomes LAZY to non-exsistant at slow speeds.

When the band gets finished off, it will start sliding bad to a neutral out feeling at wide open throttle. Then you will know it's time to seek help.

Mike.