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With the 02M transmissions, there are 2 final drives.. One for 1-4, and one for 5 and 6.. Not sure which one of the two serves reverse..
That is a problem of 02M gearboxes, they are six-speed, but have gears lighter than those of 02J type gearboxes. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showpost.php?p=4041329&postcount=257Is this available for 02M 4Motion? Already six speed but not as low-geared.
Thanks for the info! I come back to this thread primarily to see if anyone is posting their new FE numbers. As time goes along, please continue to let us know the difference you are seeing.For those of you interested in fuel economy number...
It was a theoretical concern for the 3 of us on the A2 owners club forum, but as far as I know it hasn't actually been a problem. My understanding is that model-year 2004 ECUs don't like very long gears when cruise control is on (whether the longer-5th mod or via the 6 speed kit), but our cars were 2002 & 2003. I have also seen somebody saying that they can fix it when doing a remap, presumably by setting some flag somewhere.Motters @ VWT4Forum said:...The cruise control is also fully functional in 6th. This has proved to be an issue in some cases when installing a 6-spd conversion in some Passats and Audi A2's, but is thankfully not in this case. ...
I wouldn't rely on that. Yes, you reduce wear due to high RPMs but to balance that out, higher torque also causes wear. So I don't think it would make a difference to engine longevity either way....
1. When considering ROI (return on investment), besides improved fuel economy, wouldn't you also consider that reducing the RPM's of you engine at cruising speed would increase your motor's lifespan, which would also save money over the life of the vehicle?
2. Where on my tranny can I see the model number?
Driving comfort is the reason I did this kit. ROI?? Maybe never.Honestly, ROI wouldn't be the determining factor in installing this kit. The main reason for me is that it would offer greater flexibility and driving comfort for highway use, and that it is freaking COOL to have a 6th gear.
Brendan
Looks perfect, just the same as it went in. Mines at about 16k miles now... Also took the occasion to open the end cover and inspect the Eurotuning 6th gear kit now that it's been in the car for about 25k miles: ...
This kit replaces both 5th and 6th, so you cant have both the TDI 5th and 6th. There'd be no point even if you could, as you would have two very tall ratios close to each other and a large gap between 4th and 5th/6th.I just read through all the feedback and information on this conversion and I'm curious about what to do with my 2.0L (gas) Mk4 Golf.
I'm in need of a new trans (3rd gear synchro is shot) and the idea of putting a TDI 5th has been on my brain for a while to squeeze a few more miles out of the little 115hp 8v.
Would it be beneficial to do the TDI 5th AND the 6th gear bolt-on?
What kind of MPG advantages would I see with these mods?
Okay, I thought that's what the kit had, but I wasn't 100% sure by some comments.This kit replaces both 5th and 6th, so you cant have both the TDI 5th and 6th.
Agreed, I have a few road trips per year that I go on, and I'm looking to head to Vegas next year for Wüste (2,000+ miles from Atlanta). That'll be the real test. As for the Golf, I have too much invested in it (never mind that it's paid off) to start the search for a TDI to replace it - although, if the motor ever died, I'd probably swap it out for a 1.9L TDI AHL.Debatable if I would think of doing this on a 2.0slow, it would certainly make fuel economy better for those speeds where you are in 6th (long highway). The more mixed driving you do, the less the payback on this kit, the more highway the more it will save you. If fuel economy is the goal, you would be better off selling the 2.0 and trading it and the $1500 on a TDI golf.