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Apr 17th, 2011, 22:12 | #1 |
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converting auto to manual
Thinking of trying to aquire all the parts needed to to convert my vario to manual . anyone help with a list of what's needed?
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Apr 18th, 2011, 00:38 | #2 |
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There are lots of manuals out there, and not many varios, so I wouldn't do it myself...but...
Gearbox. Prop. Gearshift linkage and stick. Bellhousing and clutch output shaft housing. Flywheel & clutch. Clutch pedal and cable. Then there's a load of vario kit to remove... The vario transmission is awesome, though. I'd give it a while to get used to it. The main criticism I can make of it is that it doesn't exactly do good things for the fuel efficiency, but hey... cheers James
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Apr 18th, 2011, 22:04 | #3 |
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Agree Its a great setup if not the most practical. A bit louder than a manual too but It's a hoot to drive. Might just have to buy a manual aswell.
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Apr 20th, 2011, 12:11 | #4 |
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Interestingly, a similar question has recently been posted in the 900 forum.......the advice was broadly the same.....DON'T! Go and buy a manual if you really want one, generally the costs of making the converstion far outweigh the cost of buying a whole car!
I too loved my Vario btw, like a little noisy go-cart to drive, utterly brilliant. Graeme |
Apr 21st, 2011, 02:27 | #5 |
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To be fair, the argument is even more compelling for the 300, as I'd say that it's easier to swap a 900 to a manual transmission...
cheers James
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