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Jul 22, 2020 | 10:18 PM

ljorges

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Range device

Does the range device prevent shudder in the A8 transmission?

Is it a good addition? What brand do you guys recommend?

Les

Jul 22, 2020 | 10:39 PM

javenius

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It prevents the engine from alternating between V4 and V8 mode which can contribute to the transmission shudder.

Purchase from Range Technologies Inc directly so are sure to get the latest software version (8.6) and free upgrades if needed.

Jul 23, 2020 | 12:58 AM

MMD

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Originally Posted by ljorges

Does the range device prevent shudder in the A8 transmission?

Is it a good addition? What brand do you guys recommend?

Les

Only 1 brand, Range Technologies. It is a commonly accepted here A8s should get this device. It has been reported this device can potentially preclude issues developing within the torque converter.

Jul 24, 2020 | 12:57 AM

Signman150

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I think Range is up the version 9.0 now as the most recent.

This is what they told me on the phone.

Jul 24, 2020 | 11:32 AM

davanz

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Does anyone know what advantages or extra features the versions later than 8.6 have? I have the 8.6 now and am curious as to what I would gain by going to a newer version.

Jul 24, 2020 | 11:39 AM

MMD

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Does anyone know what advantages or extra features the versions later than 8.6 have? I have the 8.6 now and am curious as to what I would gain by going to a newer version.

Interesting, I was thinking the same thing myself. Might have to contact their tech support people to get an answer. Just wondering if it would be worth upgrading from v8.6.1

Jul 24, 2020 | 06:15 PM

C6ness

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I use the range device. Just developed the shudder recently and it was more pronounced when the device wasn't plugged in. Went and got the new tranny fluid installed at the dealer (no charge). Tranny now shifts much smoother and shudder is gone.

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Jul 25, 2020 | 09:00 AM

meadowz06

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Get the triple flush done, and then get the Range. I love mine. 2017 A8.

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Jul 25, 2020 | 10:30 PM

javenius

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Quote:

Originally Posted by davanz

Does anyone know what advantages or extra features the versions later than 8.6 have? I have the 8.6 now and am curious as to what I would gain by going to a newer version.

Range told me they now have version 9.0. The only difference from v8.6 is v 9.0 covers the 2020 models. V8.6 covers models through the 2019 model year.

Jul 26, 2020 | 01:05 PM

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hawk4077

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Any one know at which point they upgraded to 9.0. any numbers to look for?

Jul 26, 2020 | 01:27 PM

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Any one know at which point they upgraded to 9.0. any numbers to look for?

Their website says the official release date is in early August.

Jul 26, 2020 | 01:50 PM

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C7/Z06 Man

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The 2020 C8 Corvette has a dual clutch manual trans which acts like an automatic so I think the 9.0 update does 'not' apply to a 2020 corvette.
However, I don't see any reason not to buy the latest edition.

PS: I don't have a range, I do have a DS tuner which can disable the V8/V4 mode (works great) and still run the stock tune and now not have any additional device in the car.

Last edited by C7/Z06 Man; Jul 26, 2020 at 02:09 PM.