Alright boys and girls, I'm here to say something I never thought possible;
The Twist Machine RR4L65 is like having a manual when you want one, and an auto when you don't.
I went up to NY last week for some R&R and got to drive first hand the 68 Camaro that is the R&D car for Twist.
The trans is epic. It shifts very crisp (not firm or harsh) and engine brakes like a manual does. I love everything about it and I'm a die hard T-56 six speed guy by nature. I know I will be wishing I had one of these the first time I get stuck in traffic again with my six speed. Can't say enough positive things about the way this thing feels. It is so hard to describe, you just need to go for a spin in one.
Great work by Twist Machine. They are WAY ahead of the game in the automatic world. I just wish the rest of us would catch up to your advancements.
Had a great time in Long Island. i got to drive Libby's 66 Fairlane for a little while on friday. OH. MY. GOD. It was sensory overload. I wish I had my camera with me when I first took it out. I was laughing like a maniac the first 5 minutes on the road, I must have looked crazy. Such a sweet car, but it really takes all you have to drive it. It isn't unsafe, but is a full blown race car and requires a lot of effort to get down the road.
I didn't want to leave. Thanks for showing a left coaster a great time. Can't wait to get back there.
exactly tyler, that 4l65rr is crazy, whether riding in it or following behind it sounds like a manual, especially on double down shifts, really is way ahead of the game and i know it will pay off soon for him.
glad you had a good time, i love going for visits
jake
I found a neat video of of AI Design that feature this killer camaro in progress.
Let me know if its o.k. to post or if you rather hold off.
Al
Hi Al,
Feel free to post up the link. Garage 419, I think. And yes, the car was painted AFTER the interior. The inside of the car came out SO nice that the exterior, though in good condition, did not live up to the standard. AIDesign is trying desperately to have the car buttoned up in tome for the G-Force Design open house in two weeks. We shall see. I will make my car available for test rides (no you can't drive it) at that event.
Tyler,
Thanks for the positive feedback. An endorsement from the king of T56's means a lot.
Here's more Hoover console/interior pix.
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Tyler, It was nice to finally meet you and I am glad you had a good time while visiting.
Hoover has been a long process from a finished car, to a cut up car, to a finished car and then a cut up car again and now the light is finally at the end of the tunnel and it looks like a finished car once again.
Thanks to everyone here as it is, in my opinion, a great community of car guys who appreciate the time and effort it takes to get these machines to where we would want them to be.
....The Twist Machine RR4L65 is like having a manual when you want one, and an auto when you don't. The trans is epic. It shifts very crisp (not firm or harsh) and engine brakes like a manual does. It is so hard to describe, you just need to go for a spin in one.
Streetfytr68,
Please forgive my ignorance of this latest product launch. This sounds much like the 6spd trans in the 335i we have. I was having a hard time describing the 'feel' of the trans when shifting but the details posted by Tyler B. sound like the exact same experience. You can feel the engine brake between the gear shifts vs. the auto trans style hydraulic shift.
I just know I would get one in a heartbeat if they were available for performance applications (sbc/LS1). I love that just a blip of the beemers shift level (or paddles) rows through the gears w/o the dreaded missed shift worries.
The RR manumatic is a collaboration of components by Bowler Transmission, HGM Compushift, Pro Torque and Twist Machine. It's a huge leap forward in hot rod manumatic technology. The following objectives have been met:
-Minimized Shift Times: As Tyler can attest, shifts are super quick without being harsh. The word I like to use to describe the shifts is "Oomph!" We can honestly claim the fastest shifts of any automtic or manual for your hot rod.
-Enhanced Engine Braking: Bowler Transmissions modifies the transmission to engage the overrun and coast clutches at the same time when the shifter is in the "3" position. This is combined with the lock up clutch for just the right amount of engine braking. With the shifter in the OD position, the transmission freewheels for best fuel economy. In this mode, some engine braking is provided by the oversized lock up clutch. My car is set to lock up at 44 miles per hour and stay locked up down to 34 mph. 100% coupling efficiency (no slippage) is the result--just like a true clutch based system.
There are other benefits, such as the gear display built into the Compushift controller. It shows what gear the trans is in as well as if you are in auto or paddle shift mode: 1, 2, 3, 4 OR S1, S2, S3, S4. The Compushift system even has a built in rear wheel dyno simulator and longitudinal accelerometer. The RR system ships with a special advanced calibration that is only available as part of the package.
At present, the system is rated to 550 Ft-Lbs. I expect that rating to increase as more testing is performed.
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