Brake snip issue

[Adamdan]

Any update from Kia on your issue since the mod?

 

[Christopher Léger]

Any update from Kia on your issue since the mod?

The dealer passed the transfer case on warranty... they did the install yesterday and said the issue is fixed... i will see my car monday as im out of town

 

[Christopher Léger]

Looks like you are one of he few sane ones. Has to be a dozen snipers out their already. I'm waiting on initial test results and then will decide.

Another guy i went to meet 60 miles away had the same problem and we both did the same error, we did the LC but didnt launch, he said he was at a cheap deag strip with no lights ( hand signal to start) and hr held too long and engine stalled on him... we're both with the same issue and my dealer just replaced the teansfer case... suspect worn teeth or the chain stretched when we didnt launch it

 

[Adamdan]

The dealer passed the transfer case on warranty... they did the install yesterday and said the issue is fixed... i will see my car monday as im out of town

Wow I can’t believe they covered that. You have a good dealer there. Id be bringing those guys a case a beer haha.

 

[Christopher Léger]

Yup they got my business as long i stay with Kia they're rated top 5 garage service in canada.. and they like my mods... not sure if ill test the LC with the snip again, will depend if they allow me to get the new transfer case changed again if i get same issue

 

[SteveCo]

Still not getting my head around how not launching can cause damage vs. launching - unless it's simply the extended time holding the higher RPM (which should cause the same issue/damage whether the launch followed or not).

Either way, not a good sign if something that simple can destroy a transfer case with this bypass in effect. Glad the dealer backed you on this one, but I think I'll pass on the wire snip.

 

[Tonkabob]

Still not getting my head around how not launching can cause damage vs. launching - unless it's simply the extended time holding the higher RPM (which should cause the same issue/damage whether the launch followed or not).

Either way, not a good sign if something that simple can destroy a transfer case with this bypass in effect. Glad the dealer backed you on this one, but I think I'll pass on the wire snip.

You mean it wasn't a U-joint? Kidding.
I think it is the extended time in combo with the massive torque.
After doing the snip I agree its way to wicked to use. We need a more controlled solution that can limit the torque a bit during brake but get to full throttle much faster.

 

[Tonkabob]

Another guy i went to meet 60 miles away had the same problem and we both did the same error, we did the LC but didnt launch, he said he was at a cheap deag strip with no lights ( hand signal to start) and hr held too long and engine stalled on him... we're both with the same issue and my dealer just replaced the teansfer case... suspect worn teeth or the chain stretched when we didnt launch it

Was the guy you met an AWD or RWD? Also let us know if the dealer fixes him as well.
Also is his Stinger Black? Trying to figure out if we have 2 or 3 broken transmissions so far.

 

[SteveCo]

Hope this doesn't lead to a protracted TC failure for others using this bypass.

If this is something like chain stretch caused by a sustained period of excessive torque loading, it makes me wonder if this isn't slowly happening on other modified cars as well, just over a cumulative number of launches.

 

[washguy]

"Still not getting my head around how not launching can cause damage vs. launching - unless it's simply the extended time holding the higher RPM (which should cause the same issue/damage whether the launch followed or not"

Its like you getting a massage with no happy ending.....everything gets tight ,stretched,over heated,pulled on, jammed up...ect ect.....can you get your head around this? Wash

 

[SteveCo]

Its like you getting a massage with no happy ending.....everything gets tight ,stretched,over heated,pulled on, jammed up...ect ect.....can you get your head around this? Wash

Unlike certain tissues with elastic properties, a stretched chain won't recover to its 'pre-excited' state after the stimulation goes away ...

 

[Doel]

hmmm so if the issue is in the transfer case, maybe RWD cars are safe to use the snip. Traction is a whole other issue though

 

[brancky3]

hmmm so if the issue is in the transfer case, maybe RWD cars are safe to use the snip. Traction is a whole other issue though

2nd gear launch!

 

[Tonkabob]

hmmm so if the issue is in the transfer case, maybe RWD cars are safe to use the snip. Traction is a whole other issue though

Hold full throttle for 4 or 5 seconds 2 or 3 times and we will find out!

 

[Tonkabob]

Yup they got my business as long i stay with Kia they're rated top 5 garage service in canada.. and they like my mods... not sure if ill test the LC with the snip again, will depend if they allow me to get the new transfer case changed again if i get same issue

What mode where you in? Sport or Comfort? 20% to the front has to be less damaging than 50% to the front.

 

[Christopher Léger]

What mode where you in? Sport or Comfort? 20% to the front has to be less damaging than 50% to the front.

Sport mode..
Are you guys running it in comfort?

 

[Christopher Léger]

Was the guy you met an AWD or RWD? Also let us know if the dealer fixes him as well.
Also is his Stinger Black? Trying to figure out if we have 2 or 3 broken transmissions so far.

Yea its the black stinger maybe same guy i went to see... he got approval from his dealership friday

 

[Tonkabob]

Sport mode..
Are you guys running it in comfort?

Most prob doing sport. Probably a good idea to stay that way so less tq to the front.

 

[Double D]

I plan on keeping this car for a while, I think I’ll bypass the snip.

 

[washguy]

I plan on keeping this car for a while, I think I’ll bypass the snip

That goes for me too !