supraspeed Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Finally got my car back last week- after spending around 6k on it since i got taken out in it 6 months ago- and before that a Getrag 5spd (was told it fitted a supra fine and was strong) was fitted as the last gearbox went (dodgy box-not from a supra). so all in all ive owned the car for around a year-and only driven it 4 weeks of that!!! Coming down the A405 when the same sound as last time the gearbox went starts to grind and crunch- i loose all drive and pull over and get recovered eventually. the car reverses fine but starts making noises moving forward- gearbox goes into all gears but only tried in 1st and reverse. I am absolutly boiling over with rage right now as if it does turn out to be the gear box fucked then the people who installed it are going to pay!!! The car has only done 100 miles since it was fitted- was told it was as strong as a 6 speed and was fine. i feel like ive been fucked from all sides here- nothing goes right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Finally got my car back last week- after spending around 6k on it since i got taken out in it 6 months ago- and before that a Getrag 5spd (was told it fitted a supra fine and was strong) was fitted as the last gearbox went (dodgy box-not from a supra). so all in all ive owned the car for around a year-and only driven it 4 weeks of that!!! Coming down the A405 when the same sound as last time the gearbox went starts to grind and crunch- i loose all drive and pull over and get recovered eventually. the car reverses fine but starts making noises moving forward- gearbox goes into all gears but only tried in 1st and reverse. I am absolutly boiling over with rage right now as if it does turn out to be the gear box fucked then the people who installed it are going to pay!!! The car has only done 100 miles since it was fitted- was told it was as strong as a 6 speed and was fine. i feel like ive been fucked from all sides here- nothing goes right!!! I suppose now's not a good time to say mind your language old bean. Sorry to hear of your troubles though. What a f*ck#n p!ss5r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 You'll be even more annoyed when you get infraction points for being a naughty swearer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 You'll be even more annoyed when you get infraction points for being a naughty swearer yeah...that would top it all off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 You'll be even more annoyed when you get infraction points for being a naughty swearer *pats himself on the back for getting in before the omnipresent one* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 No such thing as a supra getrag 5 speed box, you have been had over, what garage was this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 The 5 speed wont take much more than 300 bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraturbochris Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 who supplied and fitted it for you matey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 i thaught the filter filtered it out? unless you turn it off? What box ave you got fitted? and what are you running? A single conversion on an NA or a TT? You said you were told the box was as strong as a 6 speed? So if its not a 6 speed i guess its the NA 5 speed or maybe the 5 speed from a soarer (i forget the model now) I doubt any of them would take the torque of a single conversion. The NA's 5 speed has been known to blow on small singles on an NA. So whoever told you the 5 is as strong as the 6... hum... sounds like bull to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 The 5 speed wont take much more than 300 bhp plenty of TTs and BPU tts run them ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 The 5 speed wont take much more than 300 bhp correction with a upgraded clutch it will take around 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I think you should name and shame this garage if they prove to be unhelpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Which gearbox? W158? It is torque that blows boxes not power. What is the spec of the rest of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 A1 Transmissions. they were useless! i had to get a new propshaft and a few other important bits cos they said they couldn't get them after 3 months of waiting! i got them after 5 minutes online lol. The 5 speed box they said wasn't off a supra- they said it was as strong as a 6 speed and was certain it was a Getrag box even after much dissagreement with me of one in existance. anyway they said it would fit straight in and as i assumed they wouldnt keep pressing on this issue of the box's power wise i let them fit it. either way if it is the box i'm holding them utterly liable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Afraid so... who told you the 5sp box would take the same power as the 6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 correction with a upgraded clutch it will take around 500 If you say so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Get a pic of the box when it comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 If you say so i do was told by one of our very own traders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 If you say so He has a single turbo fitted according to the thread. Back to the point... Id take the box to one of the traders on here to find out what you have and whats wrong and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 i do was told by one of are very own traders Then it must be right then But the facts in linked thread would say not. Still if people want to 1/2th do a job then its there choice. I certainly wouldn't. The question you have to ask is if they hold that BHP why did Toyota fit a different box to the TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Then it must be right then But the facts in linked thread would say not. Still if people want to 1/2th do a job then its there choice. I certainly wouldn't. The question you have to ask is if they hold that BHP why did Toyota fit a different box to the TT good question, and yes i don't know the answer but i'm sure there are plenty on Na-TT out there running more than your claimed 300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 good question, and yes i don't know the answer but i'm sure there are plenty on Na-TT out there running more than your claimed 300 True maybe 300 was a little too low but 500 is a no no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted September 29, 2008 Author Share Posted September 29, 2008 either way i really hope it turns out to be a clutch or flywheel...something not as expensive...they fitted the clutch and was told it was an upgraded one- feels like a twin plate but not sure of the make. but now i think either buy a 6 speed box or i'l sell it. ive really had enough of putting my hand in my pocket. problem is whos going to buy a n/a-single with not gearbox for anything near its value or the amount ive spent on it- i spent so much so i cud keep it, not sell. my life sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 have a manual - auto conversion and pick up an auto box for cheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Not being funny chap but after spending that much on upgrades I would want to know what each part was who made it and if their hands were washed with dove or some non brand name before even parting with my cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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