Auto to manual conversion is it possiable?
09-02-2007 | 09:54 PM
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100% agree with Xx06SickspdTlxX. Go for the factory version. However for grins, here is the link to fsttyms1's AT-to-MT project for his 2nd Gen.
fsttyms1's 6 Speed conversion (click here)
fsttyms1's 6 Speed conversion (click here)
09-02-2007 | 10:05 PM
#4
Originally Posted by Xx06SickspdTlxX
My suggestion would be to trade it in, it will probably cost as much to do the swap then to just lose the money on trading it in for a manual!
09-02-2007 | 10:42 PM
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it would cost alot of money to get it converted to an MT, you would need need a new guage cluster, steering wheel due to the paddles, ECU change, transmission change, and a bunch of wiring harnesses.
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09-03-2007 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 07_TLS
On the 3rd gen has it been done. If so whats all in tail.. ?
I currently own a 3rd gen tl-s auto and dearly regret not getting a manual.
I currently own a 3rd gen tl-s auto and dearly regret not getting a manual.
09-03-2007 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mishar
Converting would be too much work, trading in too expensive. It may be possible to find a guy who has just opposite problem, who regrets buying a manual and just exchange cars. Internet is great tool.
And I'd have to say a definite no no to the conversion part.
09-03-2007 | 03:57 PM
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Trade it. Don't even THINK about "converting" it. It would never be right and would cost you a lot more than you'll lose on a trade.
Most of my cars have been manuals.
That being said, my '07 TL-S feels "right" with an automatic. I didn't even consider an automatic until I drove one. The first thing that came into my mind when I drove one was that an automatic is the "right" transmission for this car.
I'm sure the 6 speed is fine for those who got it, but there are issues with that choice. Torque steer is non-existent in the automatic cars, yet quite prevalent in the 6 speed cars. Later 6 speed TL cars limit power in the lower gears to "solve" that problem, but that seems like a very large band-aid to me.
Knowing that in advance made buying an automatic that much easier.
Yes, the 6 speed will be faster.
But many cars are faster than a 6 speed TL, so that's largely a moot point.
Most of my cars have been manuals.
That being said, my '07 TL-S feels "right" with an automatic. I didn't even consider an automatic until I drove one. The first thing that came into my mind when I drove one was that an automatic is the "right" transmission for this car.
I'm sure the 6 speed is fine for those who got it, but there are issues with that choice. Torque steer is non-existent in the automatic cars, yet quite prevalent in the 6 speed cars. Later 6 speed TL cars limit power in the lower gears to "solve" that problem, but that seems like a very large band-aid to me.
Knowing that in advance made buying an automatic that much easier.
Yes, the 6 speed will be faster.
But many cars are faster than a 6 speed TL, so that's largely a moot point.
09-03-2007 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by harddrivin1le
Trade it. Don't even THINK about "converting" it. It would never be right and would cost you a lot more than you'll lose on a trade.
Most of my cars have been manuals.
That being said, my '07 TL-S feels "right" with an automatic. I didn't even consider an automatic until I drove one. The first thing that came into my mind when I drove one was that an automatic is the "right" transmission for this car.
I'm sure the 6 speed is fine for those who got it, but there are issues with that choice. Torque steer is non-existent in the automatic cars, yet quite prevalent in the 6 speed cars. Later 6 speed TL cars limit power in the lower gears to "solve" that problem, but that seems like a very large band-aid to me.
Knowing that in advance made buying an automatic that much easier.
Yes, the 6 speed will be faster.
But many cars are faster than a 6 speed TL, so that's largely a moot point.
Most of my cars have been manuals.
That being said, my '07 TL-S feels "right" with an automatic. I didn't even consider an automatic until I drove one. The first thing that came into my mind when I drove one was that an automatic is the "right" transmission for this car.
I'm sure the 6 speed is fine for those who got it, but there are issues with that choice. Torque steer is non-existent in the automatic cars, yet quite prevalent in the 6 speed cars. Later 6 speed TL cars limit power in the lower gears to "solve" that problem, but that seems like a very large band-aid to me.
Knowing that in advance made buying an automatic that much easier.
Yes, the 6 speed will be faster.
But many cars are faster than a 6 speed TL, so that's largely a moot point.
I gotta agree.
It's "possible" but redonkulously expensive. Better off selling ang getting a MT. Whatever the cost it will be cheaper than the swap.
The TL is still not going to be really fast, if you cant stand it, buy a Mustang.
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