RazMan
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| posted on 20/6/07 at 09:09 AM |
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Tiptronic gearboxes?
Has anyone used one of these in a kit car? How did you overcome the ecu control issues?
Just thinking of a possible future project 
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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JamJah
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| posted on 20/6/07 at 09:20 AM |
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Depends which Tipronic box your using / what clutch system it has. If its from the smart roadster id say forget it. Hence the AC using a new manual
box!!
Volvo use a good tipronic, as does BMW. As the police round here both use them with tipronic boxes they must be fairly smooth too.
This is personal advise or personal opinion.
Constructive comments gratefully recieved, picking is left for noses.
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RazMan
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| posted on 20/6/07 at 09:33 AM |
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I know there are quite a few tiptronic type boxes used on tintops - I just need to know if torque converter settings can be adjusted to compensate for
the sudden loss in weight when used in a lighter car. Also modern security and emissions systems often make it very difficult to use the original ecu
and all of the aftermarket ecu's that I know of would not be able to control the gearbox.
[Edited on 20-6-07 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Ivan
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| posted on 20/6/07 at 10:33 AM |
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I would love Tiptronic boxes in my two kit cars.
Kind of like having a sequential box without the cost  or having to put up with the limitations of a bike engine .
As you say sorting out the programming is the problem - I think the manufacturers of aftermarket ECU's would be best able to answer whether this
is possible.
Also - not even the big car manufacturers can get it right every time so what's the chance that the likes of you and me will get it right.
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