changing out my 6 speed to an auto?

OKC Z · 02-19-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Whats the reason for wanting to make such a change?

The reason im wanting the change is because my mother was in an collision where they destroyed her Solara. Shes been going thru some stuff as it is and now she wont be able to get another car. She likes my car but she has never been able to drive cars with MT and now at 50+ yrs its harder and specially in a Z. Im gonna shop around for a wrecked Z to see if its cheaper to buy parts or take a hit and trade it in for something else. The car is right at trade in value so everything Ive payed in will be lost, like if I leased it. I was thinking something around 3-4k in parts, am i way off?

sixpax · 02-19-2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by OKC Z

The reason im wanting the change is because my mother was in an collision where they destroyed her Solara. Shes been going thru some stuff as it is and now she wont be able to get another car. She likes my car but she has never been able to drive cars with MT and now at 50+ yrs its harder and specially in a Z. Im gonna shop around for a wrecked Z to see if its cheaper to buy parts or take a hit and trade it in for something else. The car is right at trade in value so everything Ive payed in will be lost, like if I leased it. I was thinking something around 3-4k in parts, am i way off?

A very noble reason, not that you owe any one here an explanation.

Wish I could help on switch out cost...way over my head talent wise, so would have no clue as to what is needed. I would lean towards trading to make it simpler and quickest...guess it would depend on actual cost to make it happen versus cash needed to get into and auto if you trade.

Good luck !

Ages · 02-19-2012, 10:03 AM

Make a post in the classified section tag it WTT 6 mt for 7at. Worth a shot I know for fact there was a few members with ats looking for mt. Good luck.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-19-2012, 01:23 PM

I'm sure even a dealer with a few pre-owned Z' on there lots would gladly do a trade under the circumstances... it never hurts to try. Of course it would have to be a very comparable Z. As hard as it is to believe... there are still nice people out there. Lol

OKC Z · 02-19-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I'm sure even a dealer with a few pre-owned Z' on there lots would gladly do a trade under the circumstances... it never hurts to try. Of course it would have to be a very comparable Z. As hard as it is to believe... there are still nice people out there. Lol

You really think they would trade me? I put down the some of the money im thinking of using for the conversion, and give them my car and walk out with an automatic Z? Mine is the touring with 24,650 miles. thats a really good idea you gave me there im gonna make some calls tomorrow to see what they say. I want to come out even not loose money to a stealer. The car will stay in the family regardless so no loss on passing on the car.

wilsonp · 02-20-2012, 12:29 AM

I would guess it would be $3k - $4k just for the transmission, based on the rebuilt I bought before for the NSX. The labor will definitely kill you.

Trade is the only way.

Joe@ZSpeed · 02-20-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OKC Z

You really think they would trade me? I put down the some of the money im thinking of using for the conversion, and give them my car and walk out with an automatic Z? Mine is the touring with 24,650 miles. thats a really good idea you gave me there im gonna make some calls tomorrow to see what they say. I want to come out even not loose money to a stealer. The car will stay in the family regardless so no loss on passing on the car.

There are tons of Auto 370z out there for-sale and very few 6 speeds. Have a look around, Autos are much cheaper also.

Waiz · 02-20-2012, 01:12 AM

Very noble cause.

Just find her a cheap daily and keep your car as is

OKC Z · 02-20-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

Very noble cause.

Just find her a cheap daily and keep your car as is

What im afraid if i get her something cheaper then she'll be having reliability issues. I know the z wont give out. I havent had a single issue with it.

red6spd · 02-21-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OKC Z

The reason im wanting the change is because my mother was in an collision where they destroyed her Solara. Shes been going thru some stuff as it is and now she wont be able to get another car. She likes my car but she has never been able to drive cars with MT and now at 50+ yrs its harder and specially in a Z. Im gonna shop around for a wrecked Z to see if its cheaper to buy parts or take a hit and trade it in for something else. The car is right at trade in value so everything Ive payed in will be lost, like if I leased it. I was thinking something around 3-4k in parts, am i way off?

It will probably be cheaper to just buy or Lease her a car of her own. Good Luck with whatever happens.

corbin09 · 02-21-2012, 11:50 AM

OP buy her an older civic or accord, cheap, reliable and easy to find in auto. Parts are so cheap, you can spend 2500 on car and do 500 worth of maint and still keep your car.

elmz · 02-21-2012, 11:53 AM

This question comes up on every car forum. Out of curiosity, has anyone known someone to actually do it?

Waiz · 02-21-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OKC Z

What im afraid if i get her something cheaper then she'll be having reliability issues. I know the z wont give out. I havent had a single issue with it.

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Originally Posted by corbin09

OP buy her an older civic or accord, cheap, reliable and easy to find in auto. Parts are so cheap, you can spend 2500 on car and do 500 worth of maint and still keep your car.

+1

Plenty of cheap/relaible cars are out there you should ask around in your regional forum.

RoshDawg · 02-21-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

This question comes up on every car forum. Out of curiosity, has anyone known someone to actually do it?

I've seen a Z that converted a 6MT to a dog style sequential gearbox, but I highly doubt that would be useful to the OP.. lol. Also, it cost about 7.5K.

phunk · 02-21-2012, 07:37 PM

it would probably be cheaper and easier to swap it to a 2-speed drag racing auto.

'merica!

02-19-2012, 10:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ages Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 184 Drives: 11 370Z SP MT Gunmet Rep Power: 14	Make a post in the classified section tag it WTT 6 mt for 7at. Worth a shot I know for fact there was a few members with ats looking for mt. Good luck. __________________ F.I.CBE\|F.I.HFC\|20/25mm Z1 Spacers\|CS TypeN Wing(cf)\|CS Diffuser (cf)\|EvoR Fangs(cf)\|EvoR Type2 Front Lip\|Evor Side Blades\|Stillen Gen3\|JDM Fog\|

02-20-2012, 12:29 AM	#21 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I would guess it would be $3k - $4k just for the transmission, based on the rebuilt I bought before for the NSX. The labor will definitely kill you. Trade is the only way. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	it would probably be cheaper and easier to swap it to a 2-speed drag racing auto. 'merica! __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I'm sure even a dealer with a few pre-owned Z' on there lots would gladly do a trade under the circumstances... it never hurts to try. Of course it would have to be a very comparable Z. As hard as it is to believe... there are still nice people out there. Lol

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Very noble cause. Just find her a cheap daily and keep your car as is

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elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	This question comes up on every car forum. Out of curiosity, has anyone known someone to actually do it?