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ka-te-el Prowler Newbie From: |
posted 11-29-2004 08:50 AM
    
Hi everyone. Looking for a Prowler and test drove one, but I have a question -- When shifting from first to second in automatic, is it characteristic to get a slight "jolt" or should it shift smoothly? Thanks! |
ALLEY CAT                    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 11-29-2004 09:01 AM
You have to be gaining in rpm's to make the shift smooth.
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halicat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 11-29-2004 09:06 AM
i love that "neck snapping action".... |
cmblockhus POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Citrus Heights CA. |
posted 11-29-2004 09:20 AM
If you like the jolt just put in a gear set you get the bang for your buck as the tires chirp and the car jerks sideways. block-buster ------------------ |
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halicat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 11-29-2004 09:52 AM
curtis... i like your style ! |
GRROWL POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Herndon, VA |
posted 11-29-2004 03:35 PM
The prowler has an electronically-controlled adaptive transmission, which means that it adjusts to your driving style. The first thing to do after getting a prowler is to disconnect the battery for 15 minutes to reset the computer. Then "train" it the way you want (with the A/C on). Most people here "drive it like they stole it" for the first half-hour to set the transmission to that style of driving. If you drive it gently, I can testify that the first-to-second shift can be silky smooth (although it doesn't start out that way naturally). -GRROWL |
Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 11-29-2004 08:41 PM
Like AC said, a jolt (klunk) is defintiely in your future if you aren't under meaningful acceleration between 1st and 2nd. I'm a master at extracting painful mechanical grunts from my Prowler transaxle. First time Prowler passengers are usually amazed and sometimes horrified If you prefer a soft or mushy shift..you would likely be very happy with a Ford truck offering JMO |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 11-29-2004 09:54 PM
The purpose of the "hard" shift, as I understand it, is that to make it smoother you have to have a little slippage, hence a lot more wear. The abrupt shift means it goes from first to second with little or no slippage. Remember manual shifting? Feathering the clutch a little to get a smoother start. That is slippage which wears the clutch. Same deal. That is my interpretation. |
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Orange unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use |
posted 11-29-2004 09:55 PM
If I want to make the tires spin on launch, how do I drive it after I disconnect the battery? |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 11-29-2004 10:39 PM
On a wet street, while turning. |
Black Tie 161 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MD, USA |
posted 11-30-2004 07:45 AM
quote: Like you stole it.... |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 11-30-2004 08:00 AM
First I would suggest you reconnect the battery, otherwise you won't be driving very long.  Suggestion # 2 would be to drive Westech in Wisconsin and get a stroker motor installed. Then you can spin your tires and do burnouts anytime you want.  |
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Orange unregistered Admin Use |
posted 11-30-2004 11:50 AM
quote: Soon, my friend... My car is still under original warranty for at least 2 more years. |
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