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Bryan
Did I read that right? To much info!
Why is the MTX weak?
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ycode90
SHO Member
They're not so much weak as they are old at this point . As stated the flex eventually kills them . I'm sure someone could make a fix. Who would want to?
I'm gonna break one more. Maybe this year.
I'm gonna break one more. Maybe this year.
mcrowe3797
New Member
Just tell me how and i will lol
RonPorter
SHO Club of America
Pointless argument. Put $5k into other '89 US sedans and the SHO loses.
Drop a Ford V8 & RWD Kugel Conversion into my Focus and it blows any any SHO, with ANY mods, EVER.............BFD!!
535i was/is still a superior car.
Lived in Louisville in mid-90s. Two coworkers had '89 535is, both black, both auto. I bought the new '99 SHO and drove back to Louisville for a former coworkers wedding. '99 SHO had maybe 2K miles. Traded my buddy for his 135K-mile '89 535i from the church to the reception. It was STILL tighter, and had better tactile sensations, than my NEW '99 SHO.
Not quite as quick, but still a nicer car.
I could afford a new 535i in '89. Price difference to the SHO was irrelevant to me. I just had a different plan, which didn't materialize. Got the 911 Cabriolet a few years later, which ended up being better than the 328 GTS plan......
mcrowe3797
New Member
What i am really saying is you cant compare a 535i of the time to a SHO. Yes they both have 4 doors, but the 535i price was what doubled the sho? Come on lets be fair ..... Might as well compare the 535i with the new 300srt8????
The 535i was around $43k adjust for inflation today $79,577.05 while the sho was $21,694.00 adjust for inflation today $40,147.55. Obviously the build quality is better on the general car but the motor still out powered tht 535i
kevinspann
Don't take my advice.
And the rest of the car....?
RonPorter
SHO Club of America
What i am really saying is you cant compare a 535i of the time to a SHO. Yes they both have 4 doors, but the 535i price was what doubled the sho? Come on lets be fair ..... Might as well compare the 535i with the new 300srt8????
The 535i was around $43k adjust for inflation today $79,577.05 while the sho was $21,694.00 adjust for inflation today $40,147.55. Obviously the build quality is better on the general car but the motor still out powered tht 535i
Now you have fallen into the better car "for the money". Same shyte that Vette owners have done for years.
Go back to your original post.....nothing about "for the money'.
Same BS argument used by folks who can't afford the best car and try to justify it......
Besides, if you look at long-term cost-of-ownership and resale........
ycode90
SHO Member
The rest of the car is not horrible . Other than FWD.
There is a fix. It costs $8000. Still want it?
bubba
ATX Connoisseur
I beat the **** out of my trans, everyday pretty much, I just don't do burnouts.
intimdatr
Got Cams?
No attacks were meant! Ive followed his thread and its taken some real progress and thinking to even begin to do what he is doing. Its hard work, im just saying that stuff like that takes some real time to fab up, its not simple or easy or cheap.
Been beating the snot out of my 95 for 4 years. And when i say beat the snot i mean actually doing that. Clutch drops, gear slamming, drag racing, autoX, you name it. Its not that the trans is so weak its how you treat it. Until your over 400hp. But my all motor sho has blown a diff, broke 3rd, and has destroyed synchros. 4 trannys is less then 4 years. Treat it good, it wont break. I know blower and turbo sho's who dont break trannys like i do.
jayro
SHO Member
But I am assuming that you use your clutch and dont peel the inside tire around all the corners etc. Also, what fluid are you running?
I guess my point is that there is a differance between driving it aggressively and beating on it like Zach. I drive my sho fairly aggressively....lots of high rpm shifts and WOT runs. So far the trans is doing well without alot of metal build up on the case magnet.
DJSHO91
SHO Member
I agree with Jayro. I drive mine daily, in an enthusiastic manor, and the MTX still has all it's factory internals at 230k miles. Most N/A upgrades won't threaten it unless you go crazy(ie: Zach) with burnouts and launches. I've been running Royal Purple ATF with great success. Keep it serviced regularly, and don't abuse it, and you should expect years of faithful service.
SHOtime2511
CGP
There is a difference between going WOT with some quick shifting and what Zach does.
I've been able to keep my transmission w/stock diff in one piece even on boost.
I just roll into the throttle and try to keep from roasting tires too bad around corners.
Keep wheel hop to a minimum,pre load if your going to launch,ext.
I've been able to keep my transmission w/stock diff in one piece even on boost.
I just roll into the throttle and try to keep from roasting tires too bad around corners.
Keep wheel hop to a minimum,pre load if your going to launch,ext.
Bob Gervais
Wut?
As with most mechanical stuff, it's about shock load.
mcrowe3797
New Member
yep what is that a rear wheel drive conversion?
IIRC Its a custom built transaxle that can take whatever you can throw at. Made to order by some company.
HD gear set
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