So... in another 5000 miles is your buddy going to help you rebuild your transmission again? You should probably keep him on speed dial.

OR, perhaps while you're building it this time, have him just put in 1st gear... there's no reason to be wasting space with all those other pesky gears.

ORRRRR, make them ALL 1st gear!!! could u imagine all the tire spinning you could do when it shifts from 1st to 1st gear? 5 gears - all 1st. I just blew my own mind...

 

The TL isn't built for everyday abuse like that. You'll be replacing tires, shafts, and parts in your transmission more often than putting gas in it. If you really want to spin your tires go with a narrower wheel and treadprint like spaced 16x7 on 205 beaters. The consequence is you'll need more stopping distance and have less traction control. My advice is to trade your TL in for a camaro, or better yet, save the tire spinning for the track before you hurt somebody.

 

ok, since you found the problem, no more need for this thread to be open. closed.