We offer the Clever End Rear Modification Kit, but I think I know the "Backpack" unit you are referring to. The item is made in Europe and we were all set up to be their distributor in North America. The company leaders we spoke to were very professional and we were all set to place our first order.
Then we hit a snag... The company could not get the product certified and insured in the US. Due to this decided against distributing it in North America. As you may know if something like this ever comes loose on the road it can create a hazzard or worse an accident.
Both of our companies decided to hold off on the product until the manufacturer could secure enough funds to certify and insure the product for use in the US.
If that ever happens we will introduce it here and make it available. Until then we do not feel selling a product like this without proper testing, certification and liability insurance would be a wise move. Too much to risk over a dollar. Hope you understand.
Andrew,
I'm curious which component is causing the most grief; aka:
1) the USA shift lever, programming and associated electronics?
2) the clutch mechanism - servo failure, clutch plate failure?
3) mechanical innards - inside the gearbox?
4) Auto o…
Hi to all that have had trans. problems. One big question has the problem been fixed and how long did it take. And how many miles have you gone without the problem happening again?
Shaken but not stirred by trans. problem
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