F18XRT Member 77 Member For: 13y 2m 14d Posted 11/12/13 11:43 AM Share Posted 11/12/13 11:43 AM I'm not sure if what I'm experiencing is even a problem, but tell me what you think.FG mk2 zf turbo. When under WOT from a stand start, letting the car wind right out till redline in 1st (regardless of D, perf, or manual mode) once the engine revs out and throws to second gear, the revs seem to drop lower than normal. For example 5500-6000 rpm back down to 3000rpm. It feels as thought there's a brief pause or struggle building the revs back up to boost. Only 1st to second. It's very smooth doesn't feel bad, I just remember the car grabbing second much quicker than it is now, it's almost like a manule gear box with a driver that can't shift.Could it maybe even be ZF RELATED? Low fluid or something? Any ideas much appreciated Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
F18XRT Member 77 Member For: 13y 2m 14d Posted 11/12/13 11:45 AM Author Share Posted 11/12/13 11:45 AM I'm sure they should drop to a higher rev range in second? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/#findComment-1445249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matsfgxr6turbo Member 388 Member For: 15y 2m 16d Posted 11/12/13 03:05 PM Share Posted 11/12/13 03:05 PM The problem with the fg mk2 is fugly front bar I think its hideous looks are holding you back Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/#findComment-1445261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFordXR6T Member 23 Member For: 13y 1m 26d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 11/12/13 08:03 PM Share Posted 11/12/13 08:03 PM Im used to Manuals and Ive recently bought a stock fg MK2 T ZF and I relate to your problem. (Id prob agree that its a gearbox problem)The gear shifts are very soft! My first impressions was this needs a shift kit or some form of tune to make gear shifts quicker.I have not noticed it dropping down to 3000rpm from 1st to 2nd though (Ill have a look next time I drive it, its the wifes daily)In saying that on a slight incline of road the other week pulling out of a driveway it did light the tyres by the end of 1st going into 2nd. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/#findComment-1445270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
F18XRT Member 77 Member For: 13y 2m 14d Posted 12/12/13 01:53 AM Author Share Posted 12/12/13 01:53 AM Yeah every where else it pulls like a freight train. It's just as you said, doesn't shift hard between 2 and 2.Mk1 and mk2 have different limiters, mk2 6000 and mk1 5500 I think. Maybe that's how they are Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/#findComment-1445305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFordXR6T Member 23 Member For: 13y 1m 26d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 12/12/13 06:50 AM Share Posted 12/12/13 06:50 AM Yeah I think its designed to shift softly to save the gearbox and for comfort.Guess a Tune could fix the problem, but a costly expense! or ask a Tuner if its normal? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/#findComment-1445348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFordXR6T Member 23 Member For: 13y 1m 26d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 12/12/13 06:52 AM Share Posted 12/12/13 06:52 AM They tend to run a low 13 second pass stock, If the shifts we quicker im sure it would knock of 0.1 to 0.2 seconds of the 1/4mile. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/#findComment-1445349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
F18XRT Member 77 Member For: 13y 2m 14d Posted 12/12/13 08:47 AM Author Share Posted 12/12/13 08:47 AM Yeah all valid points. I just remember it going harder. Only 33,xxxkm as well Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/#findComment-1445359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFordXR6T Member 23 Member For: 13y 1m 26d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 12/12/13 11:16 PM Share Posted 12/12/13 11:16 PM Maybe clean the boost solenoid? Mine has 33xxxxkms aswell. Although I never had it from new so cant compare. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/#findComment-1445429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrydeath911 Member 15 Member For: 11y 5m 21d Gender: Male Location: perth Posted 14/12/13 03:41 PM Share Posted 14/12/13 03:41 PM Zf 6 speeds are addaptive gearboxes. Disconnect battery. Re connect battery after 30 seconds then hammer away Sent from my GT-N8010 using Tapatalk 4 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/87037-fg-mk2-unsure-of-problem/#findComment-1445679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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