4 Speed Automatic Upgrade
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4 Speed Automatic Upgrade
I just got an 06' convertible, and the biggest difference I notice between it and the Infiniti I just got rid of is the rolling punches in my Q were a lot quicker than this car, and I can only attribute that to the 6 speed automatic that it had.
I know this is a 4-speed tank of a transmission, but is there any way to upgrade to the 6 speed automatic?
I know this is a 4-speed tank of a transmission, but is there any way to upgrade to the 6 speed automatic?
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I think a mail order tune would probably be the best option. I bought hptuners and the car is so much better after adjusting the downshift points to happen sooner. Also turning up the pressure and lowering torque management.
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Did they make a change in how the paddle shift works? In my ‘11, the paddles work all the time, but it won’t stay in a gear if you shift up or down if the selector is in D. If you maintain a steady speed, the programming takes over, and it shifts into the normal gear for that load and speed. The behaviour in Sport mode is different. The tranny won’t auto shift. You need to use the paddles for every gear change.
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I just got an 06' convertible, and the biggest difference I notice between it and the Infiniti I just got rid of is the rolling punches in my Q were a lot quicker than this car, and I can only attribute that to the 6 speed automatic that it had.
I know this is a 4-speed tank of a transmission, but is there any way to upgrade to the 6 speed automatic?
I know this is a 4-speed tank of a transmission, but is there any way to upgrade to the 6 speed automatic?
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Yes, that’s how mine works. What I was trying to say was that the selector doesn’t need to be in S for the paddles to work.
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Yes, that’s how mine works. What I was trying to say was that the selector doesn’t need to be in S for the paddles to work.
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OP when you say rolling punches I assume you mean from a roll. Are you shifting the car yourself or are you letting it downshift? If so are you giving it all the throttle or just partial? Are you in sport or drive? Trying to diagnose if you have a problem or just need to learn the correct way to shift the car. An LS2 Vette should feel substantially faster than an infinity q... even with a problem.
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OP when you say rolling punches I assume you mean from a roll. Are you shifting the car yourself or are you letting it downshift? If so are you giving it all the throttle or just partial? Are you in sport or drive? Trying to diagnose if you have a problem or just need to learn the correct way to shift the car. An LS2 Vette should feel substantially faster than an infinity q... even with a problem.
but I guess he said it’s an 06.
I just find it hard to believe he didn’t know if it was a 4 or 6 speed. Wonder if this is a troll 😈. Lolol.
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