No need for kickdown at all. There is a little lever that can be pulled to produce to provide exactly the same effect.???? If you don't think you need kick down, then maybe this project is a little too advanced?
Not really the same thing and would be a bit of PITA to drive. Complete dog really. Of course there are ways to 'manually' control an auto box. But not using any form of kick down just sounds like a poor decision. Probably the same reason that not a single car maker sells such a setup.No need for kickdown at all. There is a little lever that can be pulled to produce to provide exactly the same effect.
You are right, it is not the same. To use kickdown involves opening the throttle very wide and using a foot, to use the lever involves using an arm and maintaining the ability to not open the throttle to near maximum. To me, more often than not using the kickdown and pouring lots of extra fuel into the engine seems like a poor decision when dropping down a gear manually and not opening the throttle fully can have the desired effect. The kickdown feature can also help ensure that a person does not change down at an inappropriate time risking damage, but a competent driver should be aware of such conditions anyway.Not really the same thing and would be a bit of PITA to drive. Complete dog really. Of course there are ways to 'manually' control an auto box. But not using any form of kick down just sounds like a poor decision. Probably the same reason that not a single car maker sells such a setup.
???? If you don't think you need kick down, then maybe this project is a little too advanced?
That the kickdown cable is connected is absolutely 100% essential - without it connected and adjusted properly you can kiss your auto box good bye. And quite quickly too. Don't forget the Oil cooler too !!
+1 - I think you need to do a little more research before posting - try the ashcroft transmissions site for one. or ask ZF technical - I always find them very very helpful.
Thing is, the brackets for the FIP are readily available, really easy to fit, and the kickdown cable is also easy to fit, and easy to adjust, both initially, and for your preferred driving style.
Wiring loom should also be connected, especially the start inhibit circuit - in fact, you may invalidate your insurance if you don't - and if they were to start looking and find "other stuff"... well, you can guess the rest.
reversing lights are always worth having, and you'll need to know if the centre diff is locked.