Auto-Manual conversion.

[silvervl]

Hi guys. I was reading a past thread on swapping boxes and i was wondering if it is worth doing.ie. more punchy, better economy,etc. I have not driven a vl manual so i can't do a comparison.The auto i have got is still doing a bloody good job but if it will make the big girl a bit more fun i might do the swap.

[bangers]

jeez yeah it's worth it. considering the auto chews about 30% of your engine power and a manual is about 15%.

[rb26dett]

Autos are great for cruising.

[lil_oneblue]

i have a complete manual conversion if your interested. its got a recon box that was recond about 12months ago. a good clutch etc. everything you need is included. if interested let me know.
email j_ackland@aapt.net.au
or ebay username lil_oneblue.
cheers mate
jason

[sed8]

manual change the car completly more fun and better fuel economy, auto are great if like drive thru take away

[VLDavo]

5 speed manual and mini spool in a vl is great fun .........but for some reason i prefere an auto over manual anyday

[VL Berlina 5speed]

a manual vl omg it gives sex a good run for its money

and that aint a easy feat

[silvervl]

5 speed manual and mini spool in a vl is great fun .........but for some reason i prefere an auto over manual anyday

I was only thinking that on the way home from work tonight. It started to rain and i thought ' hmmmm 5th to 3rd and a foot-full of right pedal would be a world of fun' (violent fist shake promptly followed) Dam you, real world!

[bangers]

I was only thinking that on the way home from work tonight. It started to rain and i thought ' hmmmm 5th to 3rd and a foot-full of right pedal would be a world of fun' (violent fist shake promptly followed) Dam you, real world!

mine is fun in the wet and is STILL an auto (til june). if i tromp it in the wet it'll spin easy. can't wait to put the manual in though.

[silvervl]

Oh yeah! Don't get me wrong it will ark up with a heavy foot. Dont you just love it when it picks 2nd and starts howling? (sorry its the little tappet head in me, stupid voices) And i would like to ask is it shift kitted if you have it in 2nd at the lights and it takes off in 2nd?

[VLDavo]

mine is fun in the wet and is STILL an auto (til june). if i tromp it in the wet it'll spin easy. can't wait to put the manual in though.

lol its more fun in the dry when u can tromp it at 50 and do fishtails for about 30 meters lol

[rb26dett]

lol its more fun in the dry when u can tromp it at 50 and do fishtails for about 30 meters lol

AMEN Brother!!

[VLT11]

depends.. if you just have a stocko then its worth doing the manual conversion cos they are alot of fun.... but if you have a turbo and have big plans for it, then you wouldnt go near a manual! but if its about fun then hey either way... i can still fry tyres in any gear on the highway.... so a manual doesnt mean ur gonna have more fun.

[fonzo]

ive had a 11 sec vlt. with both auto and an mx7 manual trans. its hard to choose .

[nasty1]

yeah if its stock manuals are funner.

but sorry guys auto's are faster

[SMURFTEC.]

[hamisgoodforyou]

Manual = Fun