anyone ever heard of this thing?

here is the info...

just wondering how this works :


5 ZIGEN TWIN MODE CLUTCH SYSTEM
Item Price:$ 2100.00
5Zigen releases the Twin Mode Clutch System aftermarket transmission upgrade that offers the best of both transmission worlds: manual & automatic! Such an interchangeability option in a vehicle is a luxury only offered on production models like Porsche's acclaimed Tiptronic, Alfa Romeo's superb Selespeed, and Mitsubishi's innovative INVECS II. This upgrade option provides a driver an automatic transmission mode while driving in heavy downtown traffic or in a traffic jam. It also allows the driver to switch to a manual transmission mode when driving in suburban town areas or when the driver is attacking the slopes & bends on challenging mountain & canyon roads. The above is achieved by having an on/off switch on the shift knob. Depressing the switch turns the system on, and the transmission will act like a clutch-less shifter, where each push of the gear knob will raises a gear, and each pull of the gear knob will knock down a gear. The switch on the gear knob is to activate an actuator connected to the transmission oil pressure line. Actuation is controlled by a motor which mechanically disengage the clutch. Such an action will convert the manual transmission state into a semi-automatic transmission state. The amount of adjustability for clutch cut-off is allowed by the actuating mechanism during the twin mode system's set-up. The Twin Mode Clutch System comes with a computer-controlled pump that controls the clutch's oil pressure, and cables that are used to actuate the switching system. Control in semi-clutch state is made possible by activating the switch on the gear knob and letting the computer to control the actuation. As a result, interchangeability between M/T & A/T is made possible by turning on the switch. Gear changes are made by turning of the switch. M/T & A/T are two different transmission systems but with the installation from this kit's computer controlled oil pressure pump to on & off the clutch system, the Twin Mode Clutch System becomes a reality. The computer works by reading driving parameters like vehicle speed, engine RPM, and accelerator, clutch, and brake pedals actuation. The ROM chip in the computer differs according to vehicle model.

 

Sounds interesting, though I'd be hesitant to jump on it without first letting someone else give a testimonial. I'm assuming this requires that you start with an auto box, which rules me out of the running...for $2100 I'd rather upgrade the manual and use my feet all the time. Autos have the suck.

 

no... on the website it says for 02+ wrx 5 speed manual? i dunno? makes it that much weirder!

 

YOU GUYS ARE DUMB. that is all.

 

that my friend has to be the stupidest thing I could imagine doing to a WRX. WTF?

 

HKSWRX - And you my friend are scattastic. I have no previous knowledge of this device, which makes me ignorant at worst. So wise one, why not enlighten us?

Simulpost and we both play the 'my friend' card. Didn't want Sam thinking that I was starting a forum beef with him. HKS on the other hand.

 

it is dumb, but i wanna see what the hell it does/how it works!

 

they call me the scat man...

scat do scat do scat do wah do wah scat

SCAT MAN (to the theme of batman with farting noises)

 

john, for the love of god... shut the fuck up.

thanks.

*edit* you are a special kid john, and yes there is reason mommy put you on the "different" bus

 

*edit*

hey you said you wouldn't tell people about the short bus mark