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Old 10-03-2008, 03:58 PM
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Since I might (hopefully not ) need to change my gearbox...

I was wondering if any tuners out there offer a manual gearbox for the c32?

Thanks for your help and sorry for all the questionsbut I am a new owner
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You prob ask that question bc you have one in your 190E 16v ?

I can tell you even if they did it wouldnt be much better than your 190E
My old C230 stick was so rubbery you can serve it at KFC. I think it's purpose is for commuting than performance. I imagine the taxi cabs/cop cars in germany prob preferred these.

It has been said that the C32's tranny is superior to any manual out there with shifting capability that is superior to any manual.
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Originally Posted by moosejaw
It has been said that the C32's tranny is superior to any manual out there with shifting capability that is superior to any manual.
Amen to that brother. If anything just get the rev-limiter increased.
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It seems to be a good piece of hardware, and while not as fun as a manual, it is nice not to have to momentarily lose power to the wheels during a shift. My major complaint is the software.

Here's what I would love to do with this tranny:

1) Change rear end ratio to something between 3.20:1 and 3.30:1 (better acceleration without going crazy and losing too much fuel efficiency and top-end).

2) Have TCU reprogrammed for full manual shifting while "Speed Shift" is engaged, revised shift points in auto mode, and more responsive downshifts when the hammer is dropped.

C'mon Jerry. Get that TCU unlocked!
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03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold
you can try to find a manual transmission from a c320 and mate it to the c32. I know pshek has his automatic c320 transmission mated to a c32 engine.

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