Pig Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Its not going to be for a while, but i cant decide whether or not to go for a manual conversion. Once i up the power my autobox has no chance. So its BL or Manual. Its a weekend driver now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 if its a weekend driver, then i'd go for the manual conversion like i did. It changes the whole single turbo experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Did you go second hand box? What sort of price can it be done for? and what about new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Did you go second hand box? What sort of price can it be done for? and what about new? i doubt you will be able to beat the price i done it for. i done it for just over a grand with 2nd hand parts which included an uprated HKS twinplate clutch. Done it over a weekend too. Not a bad job to do at all in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 There is no way I'd want a single with an autobox. I'm currently toying with a 6spd conversion, but I think it would be cheaper and easier to just buy a 6 speed GZ instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 There is no way I'd want a single with an autobox. why not? i stuck with the auto for over a year and it was fine. The only reason i swapped is because i fancied something diffefrent. although now ive actually done it, i'd never go back:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 2k, wow that'll be another 6 months on to my wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Would be interesting to hear opinions of single auto members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 2k, wow that'll be another 6 months on to my wait i said 1k not 2k, although i think you will be looking at 2k plus a clutch. i was lucky to find the parts at the right prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 i said 1k not 2k, although i think you will be looking at 2k plus a clutch. i was lucky to find the parts at the right prices. Pluss labour:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Pluss labour:blink: Pig - get Mig & me some porn and 2 exclusive male tickets to a lesbian sex festival. Mig'll do the spanner work and I'll do the tea-spoon work making the coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Pluss labour:blink: i do my own work mig:D my conversion was about £1100 all in:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I too would never go back - well maybe for town driving and traffic jams! It does totally transform the car. Also id wager its faster down the 1/4 than when it was stock auto. What put me off the BL box was the need for a high stall TC to get the most from it, I dont like the revy nature of these in normal driving. I went down the path of getting a donor car, cost a fair bit more that Lee's but I kneew I had all the parts I needed - went for an uprated clutch though. My opinion of the job is that some parts are a right pain if, like me, you dont have a ramp and can only get the car 14" or so off the ground. I also found the pedal work difficult, working in a very confined space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 I wouldnt be doing it my self. On a t61 at the moment, so no need for a high stall. Will prob go bigger one day though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 i do my own work mig:D my conversion was about £1100 all in:) Yeah I know bud. Was just adding that if pig wasnt to do it himself he would need to add labour thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I wouldnt be doing it my self. On a t61 at the moment, so no need for a high stall. Will prob go bigger one day though i really wouldnt fancy a garage bill for the conversion:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 That would seriously dent the wallet! It would be cheaper to buy a manual and have your single swapped to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 The whole thing is going to dent the wallet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I have to agree that if you are not doing the work yourself it would probs be cheaper to buy a six speed single and sell your one on. I also don't know what people views are on having a car that has a vin plate that denotes auto but yet is a manual. I'm just a fussy bar steward and like matching numbers, Non chopped and glued/ rewelded floors yadda yadda . Do people think this would be a problem for future values and re-sale?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 I dont think it will effect the value. If/when its time to sell I will be honest about it. My conversion has been well documented, which I would show perspective buyers, any inspection will be welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Do people think this would be a problem for future values and re-sale?? To the average Joe of course, as its not the geniune car anymore is it? But if its some enthusiast who couldnt care less its not going to affect the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 To be honest, im not bothered at all about resale value. Ive spent and lost so much money already on various mods. Its now my official toy which i will keep till it goes to the scrappy in the sky. Ive just started a better job too which means this time next year i'll be able to buy a skyline to play about with too:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Oh and in mine and Johns case, there is now 2 more rare UK manuals on the planet:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Oh and in mine and Johns case, there is now 2 more rare UK manuals on the planet:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Tapping you for a loan or a job soon then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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