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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 02:21 PM
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Is a window sw needed on A8 with nitros if left in drive. I just do not want to hit the rev limiter. Thanks for any help.
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yes unless you are planning to spray through the shifts.
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yes unless you are planning to spray through the shifts.
Paperwork states spray starts after 80% throttle response and stops below 80%. 3 short passing gear test runs seamed to work OK ?
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Paperwork states spray starts after 80% throttle response and stops below 80%. 3 short passing gear test runs seamed to work OK ?
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that just means it doesn't work below 80% throttle. do you let off each time to let the auto trans shift? most people don't. that means it is spraying through the shift.

the concern is not that it won't work, the concern is how long will the trans last.
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that just means it doesn't work below 80% throttle. do you let off each time to let the auto trans shift? most people don't. that means it is spraying through the shift.

the concern is not that it won't work, the concern is how long will the trans last.
Sounds like if your not concerned about money don't be concerned about the problem
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Sounds like if your not concerned about money don't be concerned about the problem
Sorry but I am looking for tech support not opinions.
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We advise to use the window switch so that not to leave your trans. at the track. Have it cut off 100 RPM's before the shift, and after the shift you should be about 5800 RPM's and it will reactivate.
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