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Hi Guys
Took my new 2010 GU 4800 for its first drive down some super slippy Victorian tracks
and it proved such a dog its almost a show stopper, and looking for ideas on what to do about it.
Its an auto of course with no engine braking. I still have my manual 4800 and it was so much better.
It was a bit hectic so I can't be sure but I do not think the 5 speed auto fully locks up
in 1st low , there seemed to be lots of transmission slip - also not sure of the exact effect of the ABS with its "Gravel Sensor" in the above senario.
Driving thru the brakes has proved impractical when your on ice-like steep slippy rutted and rough downhills.
So we tried putting the car into reverse on the slope but the damm thing stalls out as the rear wheels overdrive the box.
I guess I first need to know for sure if the box locks solid, and if not do this but with some form of low rev protection.
I note the projects on this site which seem to use lock up mods slanted towards touring use.
Suggestions please.
Robin.
Took my new 2010 GU 4800 for its first drive down some super slippy Victorian tracks
and it proved such a dog its almost a show stopper, and looking for ideas on what to do about it.
Its an auto of course with no engine braking. I still have my manual 4800 and it was so much better.
It was a bit hectic so I can't be sure but I do not think the 5 speed auto fully locks up
in 1st low , there seemed to be lots of transmission slip - also not sure of the exact effect of the ABS with its "Gravel Sensor" in the above senario.
Driving thru the brakes has proved impractical when your on ice-like steep slippy rutted and rough downhills.
So we tried putting the car into reverse on the slope but the damm thing stalls out as the rear wheels overdrive the box.
I guess I first need to know for sure if the box locks solid, and if not do this but with some form of low rev protection.
I note the projects on this site which seem to use lock up mods slanted towards touring use.
Suggestions please.
Robin.