Converting a 95 FTO to auto - prices and advice?

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:36 pm

I'm looking at buying a '95 FTO next weekend(already put a deposit down), but as it's manual and I've only ever driven auto I'd prefer to get it converted rather than re-learn how to drive. Anyways, I was just wondering if you guys could help me out please with prices of how much I'd be up for both in parts and labour to get this done. If it makes any difference, I'm pretty sure it's a GPX. In the ad it lists the engine as "6 cylinder Petrol Multi-point injected 2.0L (1998cc)" and the seller did mention it had a Mivac when I went to see the car in person.

Also, I'm in Sydney if that helps you figure out the costs or part availabilities.

Thanks in advance for any help y'all can give me with this.

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:39 pm

My advice

Learn to drive a manual.

Cheaper option.

Not like FTOs are scarse, why buy a car that is not what you wanted to begin with?

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:40 pm

By the way, my apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I wasn't sure which one it was most relevant to.

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:46 pm

MAD-FTO wrote:My advice

Learn to drive a manual.

Cheaper option.

That's what my cousin told me. I'd honestly feel more comfortable with auto though as I've got less to worry about so I can concentrate more on the road and traffic. I'm only a new driver so I want as little distractions as possible.

MAD-FTO wrote:Not like FTOs are scarse, why buy a car that is not what you wanted to begin with?

A 95 model(GPX I think) with 18's for less than $6500, is that enough reason?

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:47 pm

It is the right forum. I would agree to learn to drive a manual. It is very easy to learn and get used too. You could easily sell the manual parts on this site cos a lot of ppl are doing manual conversions, and you could use that money to change to an auto/tip.

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:54 pm

Lee85 wrote:I'm looking at buying a '95 FTO next weekend(already put a deposit down), but as it's manual and I've only ever driven auto I'd prefer to get it converted rather than re-learn how to drive. Anyways, I was just wondering if you guys could help me out please with prices of how much I'd be up for both in parts and labour to get this done. If it makes any difference, I'm pretty sure it's a GPX. In the ad it lists the engine as "6 cylinder Petrol Multi-point injected 2.0L (1998cc)" and the seller did mention it had a Mivac when I went to see the car in person.

Also, I'm in Sydney if that helps you figure out the costs or part availabilities.

Thanks in advance for any help why'all can give me with this.

You don't know anything about FTO's, you didn't even bother researching the car that you're buying and you spelt Mivec wrong (shows you really didn't bother to do the tiniest bit of research).

Instead of spending like a week to learn the basics of manual and within a month you'll completely have the hang of it, you chose to spend a couple of gran just for a conversion? Are you that lazy?

I learnt to drive manual in my car and it's not hard.. if old ladies can drive manual, I'm sure you can too. Stop making excuses about not being able to concentrate on the road. I didn't know some people see with their left foot and hand instead of your eyes.

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:07 pm

sublime19 wrote: You don't know anything about FTO's, you didn't even bother researching the car that you're buying and you spelt Mivec wrong (shows you really didn't bother to do the tiniest bit of research).

Instead of spending like a week to learn the basics of manual and within a month you'll completely have the hang of it, you chose to spend a couple of gran just for a conversion? Are you that lazy?

I learnt to drive manual in my car and it's not hard.. if old ladies can drive manual, I'm sure you can too. Stop making excuses about not being able to concentrate on the road. I didn't know some people see with their left foot and hand instead of your eyes.

Damn, I didn't realise people were that harsh around here. Yes I don't really know anything about FTOs, I admitted that in my post on the Newbies board. I'm really not that into cars and prefer show over go(power wise, of course I want the car to be reliable).

And I didn't realise it'd cost a few grand, hence asking for help with prices.

Post by **I8A4RE** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:30 pm

Subbie dont be such a rude W%^ker. Mate i have list longer than my arm of all the stupid dumb ass questions you have asked, so dont get me started.

Lee, welcome to the club mate, I apologise for the rudeness of some of our members.
First off i do agree with the other posts, if you do want a auto you should probably buy one instead of swapping it out. I would say you would probably looking around the 2k mark but that will vary from mechanic to mechanic.

However if you are set on this car then do try learning to drive a manual first, once you learn it, it is really easier and it doesnt take long to learn you just have to do it somewhere where there is no other traffic around and no pressure you will pick it up quick.

nvr2low · Post by **nvr2low** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:42 pm

hey mate if you want to change it to a auto. I have all the parts you should need as I am changing mine to a manual. I will have I think all the parts you will need.

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:49 pm

nvr2low wrote: hey mate if you want to change it to a auto. I have all the parts you should need as I am changing mine to a manual. I will have I think all the parts you will need.

I think I've already PM'd you from another post I found, but in case you see this first, how much would you want for the parts?

nvr2low · Post by **nvr2low** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:07 pm

yeah u sure did mate and I tthink I replied..
Parts I have.
Gearbox 4spd
2 driveshafts
Pedals
Gauges with white face dials.
Shifter and cables
Tip ecu
Wiring loom widout some plugs as using them on 6a13tt motor

Post by **dstocks** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:08 pm

Welcome to the club. Muchacho32 got his converted from tip to manual about 3 months back. Cost him just over 2 K (the parts ended up costing about 1K from memory. I certainly would be learning to drive the manual if I were you though. Much more fun than the tip (ive owned 2 tiptronic FTO's prior to the manual FTO ive got now) and the manual box is more reliable as well.

Lee85 · Post by **Lee85** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:15 pm

nvr2low wrote: yeah you sure did mate and I tthink I replied..
Parts I have.
Gearbox 4spd
2 driveshafts
Pedals
Gauges with white face dials.
Shifter and cables
Tip ecu
Wiring loom widout some plugs as using them on 6a13tt motor

Nah musn't have come through then, I just checked my messages and there's nothing there. Could you PM me your number and price/s please? Cheers!

J · Post by J » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:22 pm

I8A4RE wrote:Subbie dont be such a rude W%^ker. Mate i have list longer than my arm of all the stupid dumb ass questions you have asked, so dont get me started.

+1 dw about subbie he can be a dick sometimes

Im in sydney we can swap parts i have a tip and im slowly buying parts for conversion

nvr2low · Post by **nvr2low** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:27 pm

hey mate 500 plus postage for the lot buddy sound good 2 you mate I should have it all at the end of the week mate. 0.4.3.1.5.2.0.0.6.6

Astron_Boy · Post by **Astron_Boy** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:28 pm

I like the FTO tip

It's a bit slow when I'm going down 2 gears and into a corner.
But manuals are so much more fun.
A bit annoying for city, stop start driving, but you learn.

I honestly find it weird driving without shifting, I even drive my auto drag style now using 1-2-3-D

sublime19 · Post by **sublime19** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:19 pm

Aw cmon what's with all the hate!

I know I was being a dick after reading over it, that comment was a bit too harsh, I have to stop taking out my work frustrations on other people.

Although I did think the justification for doing a conversion was a tad silly but regardless, I overreacted. (Gee, it's my day for apologising today huh? I think I need anger management

).

xSlurpee · Post by **xSlurpee** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:08 pm

Lee85 wrote:I'm looking at buying a '95 FTO next weekend(already put a deposit down), but as it's manual and I've only ever driven auto I'd prefer to get it converted rather than re-learn how to drive. Anyways, I was just wondering if you guys could help me out please with prices of how much I'd be up for both in parts and labour to get this done. If it makes any difference, I'm pretty sure it's a GPX. In the ad it lists the engine as "6 cylinder Petrol Multi-point injected 2.0L (1998cc)" and the seller did mention it had a Mivac when I went to see the car in person.

Also, I'm in Sydney if that helps you figure out the costs or part availabilities.

Thanks in advance for any help why'all can give me with this.

ill pay for the labour to swap my tip into your car and ill DIY the manual conversion like mr jonowomg

no really mate 2hours of manual driving school and you've got it

Post by **vipfto** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:46 pm

first WTTC

and have to agree with everyone else go the manual mate as said once you learn its so easy and you definatly wont regret it

J · Post by J » Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:40 pm

hey NVR2LOW - who is your post in reference to?

FTO AUSTRALIA

Converting a 95 FTO to auto - prices and advice?

Converting a 95 FTO to auto - prices and advice?

Re: Converting a 95 FTO to auto - prices and advice?

Re: Converting a 95 FTO to auto - prices and advice?

Re: Converting a 95 FTO to auto - prices and advice?