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Thanks for the info, I'll keep your technique in mind.

Thanks for the info.

I appreciate that info. Do you happen to know what the mechanical process is behind the transmission wearing out faster due to dropping 2 gears? I'm picturing a situation where the car is cruising in 5th, full throttle gets applied, and it drops to 3rd. My car has a noticeable hesitation when...

What I do (and anybody correct me if I'm mistaken, please), I'll leave OD off until I'm on flat ground at a steady speed. Sometimes I'll be in 5th (OD on) at 55-60 mph, but I never have to accelerate hard. If I get into a situation where traffic on the highway backs up and I'm dropping below...

Yeah, fuck these automatics. I thought I wanted an auto because of the shitty traffic around here and the heavy clutch pedal in the 05-09, but I miss the stick shift now. The precision just isn't there with an auto.

In the 5R55S, 4th is 1.00:1 and 5th is 0.71:1, thus an overdrive in 5th. Overdrive means it's taller (higher ratio, lower number) than 1.00:1. I did have an old 89 Chevy Caprice with a 700R4 that would struggle when accelerating after slowing down from higher speeds. It would spark knock really...

I experience that in my 2008 GT. I'll give it maybe 1/4 to 1/2 throttle and it's accelerating, but not all that well. I'm thinking "Come on, man, let's go!", then I give it more throttle, I get the downshift.

That is my plan, if it fails outside of warranty. I won't know how to act, not planning for an alternator failure once I get one.

That's what I figured, and it's in the shop now. They replaced it under warranty, and it was also squeaking when I would start rolling from a stop, so they're also doing the trailing arm bushings.

My alternator from March lasted until a couple of weeks ago. Now I have an intermittent "Check charging system" and battery light, which I hear is a possible diode failure in the alternator. The dealership's warranty on the work is 6 months, and it failed 7 months later. It's not draining the...

So far it has been good. I'll keep you posted.

I went to the Department of Boost Facebook page and got the owner Jason's email there. I emailed him and he responded right away. Very helpful. It turned out I didn't need to buy one from him, as the dealer replaced my alternator under warranty. As soon as I need an upgrade I'll be contacting...

Thanks again for the referral to Department of Boost. If the dealer will approve it and it won't hurt my warranty and extended service, I'm going to get one of their alternators and have it installed since it's getting done under warranty.

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I'm putting the backstory on this in case anyone has seen anything that may tie these things together. I've been patient, understanding that a 10 year old car is going to have issues, but I'm now at the point where I seriously regret buying it. I've got a 2008 GT, automatic, stock. Jan 24...