Auto To Man Convert?....how About Man To Auto?

[superspit]

a serious 'consideration', on my part.

Have you ever heard of this being done, within our community, or elsewhere.

I'll leave it there for now, and await for some initial responses.

cheers.

[gfunkk]

stupid idea

im assuming you have a v35?

even if you got it done, the car wouldnt feel the same as a proper auto... you get that "unclean" feel

[superspit]

no...it's a Hyundai Excel......lol!!

I'll keep taking all thoughts on this concept, good or bad!!!!!!....and really appreciate yours Gfunk.

[Chris Rogers]

got a donor harness? its entirely different. with manual the TCU stuff isn't there.

[180 wanabe]

How hard is it to convert Auto to Man? im happy with the 5 speed Auto for my needs me just wondering

[superspit]

How hard is it to convert Auto to Man? im happy with the 5 speed Auto for my needs me just wondering

well...it all starts off with you purchasing a manual gearbox..............(wink wink)

[n15m0]

Manual to Auto - definately impractical and would only devalue your car instantly. Like others have said, even if you were successful, it will not look and feel like an original auto IMO and cost wise just does not make sense.

If you were seriously considering auto, then sell your manual and buy an auto. Buy low, sell high!

[scathing]

It'd be a pain in the arse. All the electronics are specific to the trans (since the ECU controls so much of it).

For the amount of effort it'd cost to get it running almost properly, you may as well have bought a car with the right transmission.

[180 wanabe]

well...it all starts off with you purchasing a manual gearbox..............(wink wink)

Well i know that part, I had a friend who converted his auto CA18 sil to a Man, but was wondering with the V35 being somewhat of a more advanced car if it would be a super hass to do

need box, slave cylinder, pedal, center consol. Would the Auto dash still work? I guess things like VDC would stop working unless there was an ECU swap or something

As for going the other way man to auto... U planning on building the worlds 1st 10 sec drag V35

Edited February 23, 2009 by 180 wanabe

[mosoto]

Manual to Auto - definately impractical and would only devalue your car instantly.

If you were seriously considering auto, then sell your manual and buy an auto. Buy low, sell high!

De-value? I'm still amazed at current pricing trends given Redbook has the same value for Man/Auto and it's currently a buyers market.

Best idea is buy a newer model in an auto. 03MT = 05AT in value going by carsales( give or take a few bob)

Spit, what is your reason for needing an auto? Convenience in peak hour commuting etc?

Or a better option for the ¼

either way get a front cut and just sell the motor on

Edited February 23, 2009 by mosoto

[superspit]

holy shit....the fire is about 4 kms from me!...I better get ready to get out of here!

[superspit]

lucky...fire seems controlled now.

ok...yeah, seems like rather a silly idea...I understand the concepts of looms and control devices ....just wanted to know if it's been done before.

I love my car..it's handling, braking and motor performance are just beautiful..not to mention the looks of the thing...it's just that I think that the box is disgusting.

It's going back in next Monday (Import dealer), they're going to play with oil aditives (waste of time, in this case, if you ask me), then they'll happilly change the box completely over if there has been no benefit....(they've already re-built mine).

Oh..btw..is anyone interested in a properly manufactured light flywheel for a V35??...(not modified, it's a proper one!)...I know someone who has access to one...

....PM me...and I'll give the flywheel owner's details, then you can talk...Melbourne.

[superspit]

Spit, what is your reason for needing an auto? Convenience in peak hour commuting etc?

Or a better option for the ¼

either way get a front cut and just sell the motor on

Hi mst...

I just think that an auto (5 speeder) would've suited this car more......this frustrated feeling I have is like having an ace looking girlfriend, that just won't go dow........anyways...

Cheers.

[whtbox]

lucky...fire seems controlled now.

ok...yeah, seems like rather a silly idea...I understand the concepts of looms and control devices ....just wanted to know if it's been done before.

I love my car..it's handling, braking and motor performance are just beautiful..not to mention the looks of the thing...it's just that I think that the box is disgusting.

It's going back in next Monday (Import dealer), they're going to play with oil aditives (waste of time, in this case, if you ask me), then they'll happilly change the box completely over if there has been no benefit....(they've already re-built mine).

Oh..btw..is anyone interested in a properly manufactured light flywheel for a V35??...(not modified, it's a proper one!)...I know someone who has access to one...

....PM me...and I'll give the flywheel owner's details, then you can talk...Melbourne.

What do you mean a Proper one? You mean like Nismo lightened flywheel or Jun Flywheel and such?

If you already complaining about the Vibration of the Gearbox issues, not sure you want to go with Lightened flywheel. As they'll create a chattering noise Below 2000rpm or so. Make you car sound a bit like a Cement mixture truck.

[g33k]

I've got a manual, i would probably say a cruise control would be a viable alternative, if you get a descent one.

Keep it in second, use the cruise control to raise and lower the speed - not perfect - but better than a whole conversion.

[mosoto]

this frustrated feeling I have is like having an ace looking girlfriend, that just won't go dow........anyways...

Cheers.

:LOL:

[superspit]

What do you mean a Proper one? You mean like Nismo lightened flywheel or Jun Flywheel and such?

If you already complaining about the Vibration of the Gearbox issues, not sure you want to go with Lightened flywheel. As they'll create a chattering noise Below 2000rpm or so. Make you car sound a bit like a Cement mixture truck.

yes pw350......a proper BRAND NAME one...not a dodgey 're-machined' lightened one....

The reason it's for sale, is EXACTLY for the reasons you've mentioned!....(well done!)....

It's not a fault of the performance fly-wheel, it's a fault in my box....

[whtbox]

I'm guessing you are very happy with a Chattering noise on the car? I mean from my driving experience with Manual 350z and Flywheel, does create a huge difference on driving feel as they are more responsive, rev faster and heel & toe better.

If you are getting one Highly recommended the Jun Flywheel, Lighter (than Nismo) and not that much expensive.

Good luck

[superspit]

I'm guessing you are very happy with a Chattering noise on the car? I mean from my driving experience with Manual 350z and Flywheel, does create a huge difference on driving feel as they are more responsive, rev faster and heel & toe better.

If you are getting one Highly recommended the Jun Flywheel, Lighter (than Nismo) and not that much expensive.

Good luck

Hi PW350...I'm getting a little confused buddy......could you re-read my past posts?

I don't and won't have a lightened fw in my car....I would not ever recommend any flywheel, ever, to anybody, for the V35, unless you want more of the 'performance' aspect....(which I don't need, not that way anyway)...That's why I'm potentially selling one (on behalf of somebody else).

I am extemely upset and mad at the 'chattering' noise in my car....that's why it's going back to the dealer.

I now have a 1 inch thich foam pad on the clutch pedal, to help reduce (albeit not very well) the vibration from going up my leg!

Cheers.

[180 wanabe]

Sounds strange that your getting this vibration from the clutch pedel, I had a OS twin plate in my 180sx and it was noisy as when you pushed the clutch in. But i never had any vibration coming from the pedel pushed in or out even when it was shagged after some hard launches @ the drags with slicks on.

Just a random stab in the dark but you may have one of these problems

clutch is miss aligned

hot spots on cluthc/flywheel

weak slave cylinder

cracked or busted gearbox mount

cracked or busted engine mount

Clutch Chatter:

Clutch chatter, a vibration and/or noise when engaging the clutch, is likely to be caused by an internal clutch problem. A warped disc, hotspots on the flywheel or pressure plate surfaces, worn or dry input shaft splines, or worn release bearing.