VR6 Auto to Manual conversion?

**V®6** · 30-07-2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Mrk_Mickey

If my car were an auto (which it thankfully is not

) I would prefer to sell it and buy a new one, but I love my car so I probably couldn't bear to sell it...

That's why I was saying it might be more worth doing the conversion. And if you're game, then go ahead mate. All I can say is you will never regret it!

I definetly love the car, and would not want to try sell it for something in lesser condition at all.

I don't hate the Auto itself, just the fact I have to now change the way I drive to compensate for the auto. I think I'll leave the car as is at the moment, and in a few years may look at doing the conversion.

Thanks for the help and comments everyone

**The_Hawk** · 30-07-2008, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Bug_racer

You guys seem to think Autos are that bad . Autos are more consitent with launching , and although take $ to make them handle big hp I feel once you have 300whp+ its generally easier to drive an auto than a manual !

An auto will most likely shift faster too, but I'd still take a manual every day of the week.

...mind you there are times I do enjoy driving the wifes auto, there is a lazy quality about it

**Mrk_Mickey** · 30-07-2008, 08:06 PM

Yeah auto's are great if it's a regular driver, but if you're looking for just the right amount of power and gearwork (especially round twisties) an auto can't really give you that without unnecessary pushes of the accelerator pedal so it drops down a gear etc...

I'd own an auto VR6 with mods if I thought that it would still give me enough freedom to play with its power! I just think manual can be controlled heaps more and it's more fun that way

V®6, just enjoy your car for a while, then if you really wanna go manual later, go nuts

**cameo** · 31-07-2008, 12:18 AM

Auto VR6 REPRESENT!

**Golf Houso** · 31-07-2008, 12:23 AM

If it aint broke then...

Jeez its still a VR! I'd have a good nick auto VR over a manual 4cyl any day! Not that theres any VR6's in good nick as my 2.slow that is

**Mrk_Mickey** · 31-07-2008, 01:01 AM

Careful, Them's be fightin words yarrrr! Hahaha

I guess I'm too used to driving manual now that I'd hate to own an auto of any kind. Houso is definitely right about the "it's still a VR!" bit. Auto just means you can't rip it as hard..

..but they rip plenty hard enough!

**Golf Loon** · 31-07-2008, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Bug_racer

You guys seem to think Autos are that bad . Autos are more consitent with launching , and although take $ to make them handle big hp I feel once you have 300whp+ its generally easier to drive an auto than a manual !

Yes, but surely you agree that the 01M transmission as used in the VR6 is a horrible box and costs lots to rebuild??

My take on it is that there are lots of super tidy autos out there which have been gently driven by girls and lots of the manuals have been flogged by generations of boy racers. Thus get a real tidy auto and convert it for the best of everything.

Brisben, Mk1 conversion is easy. $1500 I reckon

**Brisben** · 31-07-2008, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by Golf Loon

Yes, but surely you agree that the 01M transmission as used in the VR6 is a horrible box and costs lots to rebuild??

My take on it is that there are lots of super tidy autos out there which have been gently driven by girls and lots of the manuals have been flogged by generations of boy racers. Thus get a real tidy auto and convert it for the best of everything.

Brisben, Mk1 conversion is easy. $1500 I reckon

Bargain, what about an engine conversion ?

So many options, I suppose whatever is easiest to obtain.

Any suggestions ?

I have no desire for anything in particular, just reliability, ease of part availability and more grunt