changing an auto to a manual..

[Zacshome]

the car is infact a 260z 2+2 in tapping but its a auto and i want a manual so i can get my manual license... is it expensive to change it over to manual ... and i live in w.a so is there any one that knows a good place 2 do it? the car is only 3 grand.... but is it worth it? 2+2 is more practicle i guess .. at least i can fit people in there

[reverendzed]

Hi - You are going to require a gearbox & flywheel $250-500, clutch $150-350, New brake pedal, clutch pedal, master cylinder, slave cylinder etc $200 - $300, + 6-8 hours labour @ ? if you don't do it yoursel it's probably a $1500-$2000 exercise.

Rev.

[Zedman240®]

Its always worth it! I'm chasing up bits to do it to one of my zeds!

Heres the "how to":

http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,1986.0.html

[Zacshome]

hmmm its my first car.... and i really love the z but is it best just getting something else first :/ i was hell excited about getting this car and cant beleive i never asked if it was an auto or manual.. devestating!  aww well hopefully i can find some one who will help me or get it cheap otherwise i think its going to be a no go

[reverendzed]

don't be too despondent, I drove mine as an auto for 18months before I did my manual conversion and I still had heaps of fun!! Now that I have a manual I wish I had the convenience of an auto! they're both fun, it's more about the car than the transmission!

Rev.