Garth S

Jaybuni,

At zero cost and 5 min, you can do this. It works like a charm - and if you like the result, remove the shunt and patch a SPST toggle switch across the two wires shown, and mount the switch wherever you please.

Alan

Charley - I think if you are willing to continually "row your own" you can get the same results... however this way you can keep your hands on the wheel...

Alan

Charley B

I guess you're right Alan. I've just been assuming there was something I wasn't getting, but it appears it's mostly a matter of convenience. I might try a temporary jumper just to see how I like it, but I suspect I would miss having the precise control of when I want the shift, both up and down. Maybe there's some magic available with the combination of the bypass and using the selector.

Jack Riffle

I like mine near my shifter. The way it looks here is temporary . I will hide my switch and use something similar to the Jager switch eventually.

atb

Word of warning, don't track your car with a PKS. JMHO.

I actually went the opposite direction, and disconnected my WOT switch. It will still downshift with throttle pressure in "D", but in the rest of the gates you really need to move the stick to get the downshift. This way there are no suprises while on the track (or street).

Charley B

This is what I'm thinking. It's never good to be surprised by when your car shifts up or down. I have a good handle on shifting with the selector but I might decide to do some experimenting on the street with the "bypass" jumpered just to see if there is any advantage to it.
It's all good.

Slantnose!

Hey, this got me thinking about mine...
Where would be a good location to install a switch to leave it on all the time?

Alan

Well if you are really going to leave it on all the time - you don't really need a switch?

Some have put a switch on the handbrake cover (there are already holes beneath the carpet... its pretty easy to reach with your left hand. I know of at least one installation with a push on/off switch mounted on the dead pedal as a foot operated switch - more stealthy...

Otherwise on the console somewhere seems to be more the norm

Alan

jaimesy

Hi Nicole,
Does the Jager system keep the bypass engaged AFTER you press it on? (as if a permanent bypass was installed, or a toggle).
Or does the Jager system turn on/off when the button is in/out? Because if it on momentarily (like the WOT switch), I would think its best use is really for passing. But if you can keep it on, then I think that is what these folks are looking for?
Interested in it myself, particularly to have it on the shifter.
Thanks!

borland

One reason Jager uses a relay with their kit, must be that the current to the solenoid valve at the transmission is too much for the microswitch they place under the shifter plate.

So, I'd guess if you leave the switch on all the time, the solenoid must get pretty hot.

jaimesy

Just tried the permanent jumper, and I have to say it isnt something that I'd like to keep on permanently. Although the car is absolutely "sportier", and even seems "lighter" driving around town (the change is dramatic - it feels like a totally different car), the problem is that it wont upshift easily from 2nd to 3rd unless you punch it. Hence, you are driving in town at about 3000 to 4000 rpm, when instead you want to be just cruising in 3rd or 4th (unless you punch it and force it to downshift).

Cliff Ruckstuhl

I have read all of this and my question is simple, can't I do the same thing as the kick down switch just by shifting the car my self??????

Cliff 87 $4 Murf # 44

IcemanG17

Yes.......

I have also thought about doing this mod.....

Recently I started shifting myself.....it changes the car 100%.....start in "2" and the car starts in 1st...not 2nd then kickdowns to 1st...very peppy off the line and it will hold 1st until at least 4-5k rpms even with no throttle, so the engine braking is very good..... So if I'm feeling a little spunky in town, I just drop into 2 and its very reponsive.... My stock S4 with 265/40-18 conti sport contacts can spin the tires off the line pretty good!!

Charley B

A seems a lot of auto owners aren't aware that if you start in 2nd and then do the 2-3-2 so that your now in 2nd, a stab at the throttle will pull you back into 1st gear.