Need some info !!!!

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10/12/2006, 05:49 PM
farmpro

Need some info !!!!

Hey Guys,Gals !!!!
As a new VX owner,I have a question on the transmission.
Other automatics I've driven in the past seem to freewheel when coasting.
My VX seems to be still engaged until it slows down a bit then I hear a clunk which I think is one of the clutches disconnecting.
I have some maual hubs coming and plan on modifying my TOD so I can run rear wheel drive only when hubs are unlocked.
I'm getting decent mileage 18-19 and performance is good but I can't help but think this transmission staying engaged may be costing me some mileage due to the drag.
Do all VX's do this or just mine ???? Any ideas ???
Also I did a rebadge on mine.I made it into a YAMAHA.
No one knows what it is anyway,so I thought I'd confuse them more.
Thanks for the help.Take care.
10/12/2006, 06:09 PM
etlsport

mine does it too.. thats what makes me able to stand driving an auto, works kinda like engine braking in a manual
10/13/2006, 11:27 AM
MZ-N10

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmpro

Hey Guys,Gals !!!!
As a new VX owner,I have a question on the transmission.
Other automatics I've driven in the past seem to freewheel when coasting.
My VX seems to be still engaged until it slows down a bit then I hear a clunk which I think is one of the clutches disconnecting.
I have some maual hubs coming and plan on modifying my TOD so I can run rear wheel drive only when hubs are unlocked.
I'm getting decent mileage 18-19 and performance is good but I can't help but think this transmission staying engaged may be costing me some mileage due to the drag.
Do all VX's do this or just mine ???? Any ideas ???
Also I did a rebadge on mine.I made it into a YAMAHA.
No one knows what it is anyway,so I thought I'd confuse them more.
Thanks for the help.Take care.

instead of installin manual hubs(which u could if u wished) u can always cut the light blue wire under the passenger seat. its the front siliniod(sp?) for tod, just be sure to put a load on it so it doesnt throw lights.
10/13/2006, 01:53 PM
nfpgasmask

Engine Braking...

Speaking of "Engine Braking", can someone explain exactly what that is? I see signs out here in Nevada all the time that say "No Engine Braking".

I'm curious to know what these signs are for and what Engine Braking is exactly. I thought it was like putting your vehicle into a lower gear while you are going downhill but I don't know exactly...

Bart

Quote:

Originally Posted by etlsport

mine does it too.. thats what makes me able to stand driving an auto, works kinda like engine braking in a manual
10/13/2006, 01:56 PM
nfpgasmask

Nevermind...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_braking

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfpgasmask

Speaking of "Engine Braking", can someone explain exactly what that is? I see signs out here in Nevada all the time that say "No Engine Braking".

I'm curious to know what these signs are for and what Engine Braking is exactly. I thought it was like putting your vehicle into a lower gear while you are going downhill but I don't know exactly...

Bart
10/13/2006, 02:02 PM
Zorak

Quote:

Originally Posted by MZ-N10

instead of installin manual hubs(which u could if u wished) u can always cut the light blue wire under the passenger seat. its the front siliniod(sp?) for tod, just be sure to put a load on it so it doesnt throw lights.

I thought I read on another thread that just cutting that wire will NOT allow the front axle to freewheel? :confused: