It definately feels like it launches a better, and it is easier to get the tires a squalin, but I wouldn't call it a traction problem. At worst, it will squal em going into second on a sharp turn and moderatley heavy throttle.
I still don't know if it was a good idea for 1/4 times, as the 2-3 jump is a bit of a letdown... So much that my little brother said it even looks like I slowed down going into the 3rd at the track. But at that time my only real mods were exhaust and this tranny, not even an OD pulley... (had a malfunctioning N2O kit, so it was no good at that time)
In the wie ratio kit, 1 and 2 are both shorter, and 3 is the same as regualr AODand 4th is a little shorter also, look around at baumann controls for more info, they helped me with the whole deal. I probably began to annoy them with questions, but they had great service throughout the deal.
The baumann shift kit offer "full-throttle OD capability" but I'm not sure exactly what that means, but I didn't make that particular mod with their kit yet, as I planned to wait until some more mods are done, and decide what I want to set the shiftpoints at, I'll probably do the OD mod then. I can give you some more specifics on exactly what the OD mod does when I get to the house. Hope I can find the book again...
I've kinda shifted goals, I was just wanting a little more pep last year, and now I have moved up to wanting to eventually run mid 12s. The wide ratio mod was more for some seat of the pants improvement, so depending on your goals it may or may not be a good idea???
I think it would be more popular if it was really a good idea, but I like it myself either way... From the math its suppose to be like running 4.10s in first gear, but back close to normal at cruise.
I am curious though, if I would be able to get down the 1/8 in 2nd gear if it is fast enough??? We only have an 1/8 here, so I gotta go a good ways to get a 1/4 slip...
Check out baumann...
http://www.becontrols.com/