rhamses:

Fellow nairaland brodas,wat r da problemp(s) of changing a manual car to auto transmission and ope its possible.i need advice.tks.

Joy2Dwise:

Interesting topic. If this is doable, I'd also like to to convert mine.

@Siena, below are details of my car,

1) Make: Kia
2) Model: Optima
3) Year: 2007
4) Engine size: 2.4ltr

I've decided to sell it cause health reasons associated by terrible Lagos traffic but would be glad to keep it if it can be converted. Is it possible? What parts are required to get this done? Thanks.

Siena:

Oddly enough, I'm doing it the other way round - converting my Audi S8 5-Speed Tiptronic to 6-speed manual. In my case, that's what I do, and selling my car and buying a manual, isn't an option. As it was never available as manual.

Somorin#1:

Using off the shelf Audi parts (six speed manual is offered on the S8 though nto sure what year they did or what year yours is) or making custom parts?

"European-market models also had a six-speed manual transmission option (parts code: 01E, identification code: DGV)" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_S8

This will be an interesting predicament for me. An A8 is on my short list of cars to own, I woudl love the sportiness of a stick but my big german cars have all been in auto for a relaxed driving experience.

eddy42k:

honourable siena why would u want to convert such mad guy to manual, dont u think he would then become too agresive ,i doubt the part availability though cos the manual was neva made i guess

Because autos are dead boring to drive. An auto is not really classed as a "driver's car", at least not for enthusiasts. Besides auto's are:

01) Slower.
02) More prone to failure (heat build up in traffic being the main killer).
03) Heavier on fuel consumption.
04) Heavier on front suspension components.
05) Heavier on front brake pad and disc wear.
06) More expensive to maintain (periodic service required).
07) Boring to drive - you could fall asleep, as there's very little driver input.

In addition:

a) They offer very little engine braking.
b) Impossible to bump-start the car, in an emergency if your starter motor fails.
c) They place more strain on the engine, when held by the brake pedal whilst in drive in bad traffic conditions.

But for those that like them, it's all good. I'm there to rescue them when they break down, and require a replacement auto tranny, at a price.

tedanne:

@ SIENA,
is there a manual version of the 2006 Audi A8 and what is your take on it when compared to a 2003 Audi S8?
am thinking of getting either one of them;but i need the honest and unbaised Audi specialist guide.
tanx in anticipation of ur response

Siena:


What car??

1) Make.
2) Model.
3) Year.
4) Engine size.

You haven't given enough detail to go by.