A998 & TF-1 - Harsh 2-3 shift

Hi all,

I have done about 1800 miles on my rebuilt A998 transmission using the TF-1 shift kit.

1) The 2-3 shift is way to harsh (I would guess very close to overlap).
Included in the shift kit was the front clutch restrictor meant to be used on the 727. Can this one be used, or would it be too restrictive for my setup? I do have a lathe, so I can make my own restrictors any size I want.


2) Harsh engagement.
I believe this is due to my high idle, but I would like to have this confirmed. Right now I'm idling at 1000rpm, and in gear it drops to about 800rpm (if I remember correctly).
If I'm going from idle and into any of the forward gears, it will jerk into gear. Going into reverse is nice and smooth, in any case.
If I make a quick shift from reverse and into forward gear, it is mosly a smooth engagement. I would believe this is because of the already lower RPM from when being in gear.

Now don't forget I did a mistake while doing the shift kit (in case this might have caused some other issues);
Rebuilt A998 - No upshift/only 1st gear


Beside these two concerns, the transmission has been working great. The 1-2 shift is perfect! The ATF fluid is clear (actually hard to read the fluid level), and I'm using a ATF+4 fluid.

Clutch pack clearances (wet/soaked):
Front: .075" (5 disc)
Rear: .025"