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MidwestEyeCandy
06-02-03, 12:51
ok here's the thing...i just learned how to drive a 5 spd and i hate it.....so i want to convert to an automatic transmission....i called this place that is well known and has done business w/ them before...they want $500 which is wayyyyy cheap....anyhow i am most likely going to take it to IRC (Indy RaceCores) just to have it installed which isnt going to cost me anmything but i know all the guys there....what should i do??
LM13
06-02-03, 23:19
leave the stick man!!!
you'll regret it.
gilsi9c1
06-03-03, 02:16
as soon as i get enough money and my tranny pops......its a T56 (6 speed auto) for me. then all i need to do is learn how to drive a stick :xeyes:. im with LM on this one, keep it. but if youre gonna chuck it, sounds like you got the hook up for 500.
MidwestEyeCandy
06-03-03, 18:02
i absolutly hate driving a stick i dont drive unless i really really have to
LM13
06-03-03, 18:50
Originally posted by MidwestEyeCandy
i absolutly hate driving a stick i dont drive unless i really really have to

get someone to teach you how to powershift and such. drive it around for a week or so and you'll be fine, you'll get used to it. did you drive the auto before?
btw stay away from stopping on hills before you get the hang of it.
LOTHAR
07-06-03, 01:24
i guess if you know them and are local, it would be ok to let them work on your car but those guys at irc are famous for really bad customer service. i know a guy who's been waiting 4 months for them to ship a $1,300 order.
at any rate auto trannys suck. give it a chance...
Incitatus
07-06-03, 04:20
I'm going to have to agree with these guys. Especially if the 5 spd is in that cavy.

Standard shift is the way to go. Personally, I'd love to have a 5spd manual transmission in my car (that, and the stroker) -Sheeeee

Besides giving it a little time, the next best advice is: stay away from stopping on hills before you get the hang of it.

Get used to that stick and you'll love it.
fishdude84
07-06-03, 15:43
KEEP the manual... you will always have an advantage over an automatic. sticks are way fun..my dad has stick civic, its all stock, but man that car is no bad, its kinda fun to drive sometimes..just because it has manual transmission. also a manual is way cheaper to repair if it breaks..