LOOKING FOR A MANUAL CONVERSION

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:09 pm

I will ask around for you mate... On the condition you ask around for an FTO LSD wherever you call up...

An LSD was found in two models as far as i know, The GPvR and The Limited Edition Yellow GPX.

When a FWD (or RWD) car breaks traction, It will usually do so because the engine puts out all the power to the wheels... but not evenly... It follows the course of least resistance..
So if you have one wheel on water and one on tar, you'll just spin the one wheel on water...

Even if both are on tar, a lot of the time whichever tyre has least traction will just spin and the other sit there (one wheel burnouts FTW!)

By introducing an LSD (there are a few types) it makes sure that the power is distributed evenly.

So for my setup most likely going to be having trouble with traction, an LSD will help immensly.. brand new will sell for $1300-$2000...

Can sometimes be really rough but the ones that came standard in FTOs are a very good viscous LSD and i would love one of them

So keep an eye out 4 me... And i'll ask about manuals on saturday.

eThix · Post by **eThix** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:16 pm

Alright i can do that for you

Thanks for the help

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:34 pm

Anything for a QLD member...

even though you didnt come on the cruise

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:05 pm

FtoSam wrote:What do u want?

manual selector cables and the gear boot

eThix · Post by **eThix** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 6:09 pm

FtoSam wrote:even though you didnt come on the cruise

lol sure i did, i was in every ones heart

mxysxy · Post by **mxysxy** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:47 pm

Man g/box with LSD is great,
You should see the speed and handling I can take the corners now
Massive difference compared to auto,
Man conversion is the best upgrade you can make to an FTO,

Its hard to source a man g/box though,
1/2 cut FTO for $2.5k is not too much also as long as its in good condition

I have been working for a while on starting up 1/2 cut importing,
All the contacts have been established, wharehouse organised, however, the initial investment required is too high of over $100k just for the first load.

Anyways, I have been in touch with few importers and will do a bulk buy from them improting FTO man g/boxes within 2 montsh hopefully, and will do the conversion for VIC members
Assuming the final cost inc all the parts and labour, exc oils will be around $3k

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:09 pm

mxysxy wrote:Man g/box with LSD is great,
You should see the speed and handling I can take the corners now
Massive difference compared to auto,
Man conversion is the best upgrade you can make to an FTO,

Its hard to source a man g/box though,
1/2 cut FTO for $2.5k is not too much also as long as its in good condition

I have been working for a while on starting up 1/2 cut importing,
All the contacts have been established, wharehouse organised, however, the initial investment required is too high of over $100k just for the first load.

Anyways, I have been in touch with few importers and will do a bulk buy from them improting FTO man g/boxes within 2 montsh hopefully, and will do the conversion for VIC members
Assuming the final cost inc all the parts and labour, exc oils will be around $3k

bring some evo half cuts!! and rear cuts!!

eThix · Post by **eThix** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:58 pm

Ok i found a different place, there got some half cuts, Manual and Auto, they said they will sell a Manual half cut for $2,000 i don't know if i can buy the manual parts separate... which might be a problem does any one want to buy a half cut lol? with out manual parts

I replied to there e-mail asking if they sell they will sell the Manual Conversion parts alone.
and i also asked if they have any LSD's for you Sam