converting auto to manual

a.l.2810 · Apr 17th, 2011, 22:12

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?

foggyjames · Apr 18th, 2011, 00:38

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

a.l.2810 · Apr 18th, 2011, 22:04

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.

940Graeme · Apr 20th, 2011, 12:11

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

foggyjames · Apr 21st, 2011, 02:27

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

Apr 17th, 2011, 22:12	#1
a.l.2810 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2015 12:36 Join Date: May 2010 Location: coventry	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?

Apr 18th, 2011, 00:38	#2
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 11:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	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 __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Apr 21st, 2011, 02:27	#5
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 11:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	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 __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Apr 18th, 2011, 22:04	#3
a.l.2810 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2015 12:36 Join Date: May 2010 Location: coventry	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.

Apr 20th, 2011, 12:11	#4
940Graeme Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Silloth near Carlisle, Cumbria	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

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