 Possible Inexpensive Tranny Solution? |
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 Nov 1 2008, 06:53 PM
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 R34 Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,624 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Aloha Member No.: 12,161  |
IMHO, there are a few things that are causing the tranny failures:
Possible Causes to tranny failure 1) excessive "wheel hop" may be the cause. Imagine when things are violently vibrated, they come loose and bang! 2) the shift solenoid is failing and causing the gears to "crash" during shifts. 3) then it could be a combination of both and/or more. 4) OEM tranny fluid not keeping the gears lubricated "adequately" (from Martin's DOE) Possible Inexpensive solution 1) "energy suspension" bushing upgrade, etc. 2) better grade solenoids 3) both are still more inexpensive than having the tranny rebuilt. 4) better tranny fluid than OEM This post has been edited by celsius: Nov 15 2008, 01:30 AM |
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Nov 1 2008, 07:31 PM
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 SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 3,453 Joined: 5-December 07 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,460 |
Are you never bored of talking about the "tranny failures"?
You act like, with a car that it properly maintained and properly driven, not abused, they are all failing. AGAIN, THIS IS NOT HAPPENING. The GT-R transmission is not made of glass and they are not spontaneously exploding. We certainly don't need another thread regarding this. Thanks |
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Nov 1 2008, 07:44 PM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,330 Joined: 30-October 07 From: Malvern, PA Member No.: 12,259 |
QUOTE (Neoseven @ Nov 1 2008, 09:31 PM)  Are you never bored of talking about the "tranny failures"? You act like, with a car that it properly maintained and properly driven, not abused, they are all failing. AGAIN, THIS IS NOT HAPPENING. The GT-R transmission is not made of glass and they are not spontaneously exploding. We certainly don't need another thread regarding this. Thanks Amen |
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Nov 1 2008, 10:42 PM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,624 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Aloha Member No.: 12,161 |
Who said the tranny is made of glass?
 You two must have not read my thread!  Do any of you offer solutions or improvements for the GTR? Have you two voiced your opinion to the other OP's threads regarding this topic? I'm here to help the forum and learn from it as well! I was offering a possible inexpensive "preventative measure/idea" for the transmission, with regards to being able to use the LC more than just a "few" times without having to worry about a failure. Even though I have not used LC yet, I will not until there are improvements made to what I believe are possible causes. It is a fact (but you're obviously unaware of) that the engine actually "twists" excessively when "loaded" and some of the differential components are less than ideal in this particular situation, for the GTR which makes 400+AWHP. What this all means is that there is more to just upgrading the gears because of failure, which may be the "end result" of all the excess play. This post has been edited by celsius: Nov 2 2008, 07:30 PM |
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Nov 2 2008, 12:55 PM
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SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 5,184 Joined: 7-November 07 Member No.: 12,312 |
this is an abuse issue only. dont abuse launch control, stop spreading fud
-------------------- Disclaimer : I am an internet mechanic and my posts are opinions unless otherwise backed up by links or what not. I have a passion for automobiles and the r35, and am learning and helping with whatever information I have found in its raw form tho it may be lost in translation so please use common sense and take help with a grain of salt. I don't own an r35 yet also.
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Nov 2 2008, 07:24 PM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,624 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Aloha Member No.: 12,161 |
abuse issue huh? Can you define abuse for me so that I don't break my tranny?
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Nov 2 2008, 07:38 PM
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 R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,373 Joined: 18-November 07 From: LBC Member No.: 12,377 |
QUOTE (MindlessOath @ Nov 2 2008, 11:55 AM) this is an abuse issue only. dont abuse launch control, stop spreading fud Abuse, but sticky. Its sticky is all. Its a new transmission for Nissan on a production car, there are going to be issues. -------------------- |
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Nov 2 2008, 07:56 PM
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SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 5,184 Joined: 7-November 07 Member No.: 12,312 |
i dont have to define anything. you know how violant a launch can be on a car of any type. you know that other manufactures wont warrantee 30 launchs in the first 2000miles. its no differnt with the nissan.
dont use the launch control for an extended amount of tries and make sure to change out the oil frequently, especially if you are doing lauches. -------------------- Disclaimer : I am an internet mechanic and my posts are opinions unless otherwise backed up by links or what not. I have a passion for automobiles and the r35, and am learning and helping with whatever information I have found in its raw form tho it may be lost in translation so please use common sense and take help with a grain of salt. I don't own an r35 yet also.
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Nov 2 2008, 08:09 PM
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R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 281 Joined: 15-July 08 Member No.: 13,696 |
upgraded solenoids would be great.. i dont think they cause the gears to crash though.. from the experience i have when the solenoid fails the car can no longer select gears on that part of the transmission.. so far I have figured out "solenoid d" controls 1-3-5
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Nov 15 2008, 01:08 AM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,624 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Aloha Member No.: 12,161 |
I love children that don't listen!
This post has been edited by celsius: Nov 15 2008, 01:09 AM
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Dec 15 2008, 07:35 AM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Newbies Posts: 1 Joined: 11-June 08 Member No.: 13,486 |
my transmission just failed - after no abuse. i have never used L/C at all.
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Dec 15 2008, 08:10 AM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,624 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Aloha Member No.: 12,161 |
maybe you should take it to the dealer!
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Dec 15 2008, 08:23 AM
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 R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 603 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Suburban Philadelphia, PA Member No.: 12,994 |
I agree this has been overdone and I'm not convinced there is a serious tranny issue. How many confirmed non-warranted failures have there been in the US, 1 or 2? Yes, I've seen on some forums where random kids say "yeah my uncle and my friend's Dad both had their tranny go", but these are just rumors. I don't believe Mr. Oink in this very thread is a legitimate GT-R owner. If he is please give details to confirm, otherwise it's just trolls.
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Dec 15 2008, 08:33 AM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,330 Joined: 30-October 07 From: Malvern, PA Member No.: 12,259 |
QUOTE (oink @ Dec 15 2008, 08:35 AM) my transmission just failed - after no abuse. i have never used L/C at all. Sure, and I just won Powerball for the second week in a row. |
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Dec 15 2008, 11:29 AM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,373 Joined: 18-November 07 From: LBC Member No.: 12,377 |
QUOTE (oink @ Dec 15 2008, 05:35 AM) my transmission just failed - after no abuse. i have never used L/C at all. More details on the failure please. Did it stop going into gear ? Did it throw codes ? Does the car move ? Did you have the car serviced ? How many miles on your car ? Failure can take on many meanings. A code is a failure, but its not something serious. Holes in the bottom of the case are failures, however are a little more serious. -------------------- |
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Dec 15 2008, 02:46 PM
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R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 577 Joined: 30-January 08 From: s. fl., u.s.a Member No.: 12,830 |
QUOTE (oink @ Dec 15 2008, 08:35 AM) my transmission just failed - after no abuse. i have never used L/C at all. Wow, first post about this and you arent looking into a possible solution? Its a community here man, unless of course you dont actually have a transmission issue and you dont own the car. |
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Dec 15 2008, 09:31 PM
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R33 Member Group: Members Posts: 854 Joined: 8-September 08 Member No.: 14,116 |
QUOTE (oink @ Dec 15 2008, 05:35 AM) my transmission just failed - after no abuse. i have never used L/C at all. Odd how this is his first post ? --------------------  |
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Dec 16 2008, 12:39 AM
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 R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,202 Joined: 27-November 08 From: oregon Member No.: 14,947 |
QUOTE (oink @ Dec 15 2008, 05:35 AM) my transmission just failed - after no abuse. i have never used L/C at all. Sounds like B.S. to me!!!  Do you even have a gtr???? or just trying to stir shit up. -------------------- '09 GT-R titanium: Cobb AP custom tuned by Tim Bailey @ Cobb/Surgelne, HKS resonated midpipe, T1R catback, Deatschwerks 950cc inj., GFB BOV's, Walbro 255 fuel pumps, Custom intake system built by Gotboost, T1R spring kit, Stillen sway bars, Perrin wheel spacers, OZ Racing Botticelli III's w/ Dunlop SP 600's, Willall WR35TM......570WHP/535WTQ Mustang @ 16.5psi peak on 92 octane.........E85 Dyno results to come soon
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Dec 22 2008, 06:21 AM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,624 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Aloha Member No.: 12,161 |
I think OINK is a troll
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Dec 22 2008, 08:20 PM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,624 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Aloha Member No.: 12,161 |
other rear suspension components that will help with wheel hop:
upgraded rear Spring Rates Upgraded transaxel bushing upgraded rear Sway bars possibility of adding a Wheelie Bar |
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