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[nick v6]

ann wants a automatic now as she is findig it hard in a manual even though she won't keep trying in a manual

would it be easier to change the gearbox for a auto or to sell this manual and buy a auto

worse thing is she wants to keep it as a tigra due to liking the style


  >:(women

[Turk]

Don't think it's just a case of swapping the boxes. Pretty sure it's ECU etc.
Be prepared for higher fuel consumption too. There's almost 10mpg difference between my auto Elite and my manual CD (2.5td's)

[nick v6]

Don't think it's just a case of swapping the boxes. Pretty sure it's ECU etc.
Be prepared for higher fuel consumption too. There's almost 10mpg difference between my auto Elite and my manual CD (2.5td's)

daft question i know

ive told her to stick with the manual
but she got it in her head now she can't/ won't drive the one she got

[Matchless]

Like most things it can be done if you really want to do it but you will find it hard work.
You will need the auto wiring looms for gearbox and possibly engine (small cars are likely to have different looms as it saves on production costs, large cars like omega wernt built in enough volume to warrant different looms)
Steering column lock will be different with extra solenoid and contacts for the auto interlock.
If the looms run behind the fascia you could be looking at taking the dash out to fit them.
Drive shafts could be different, autos often use brakes from the next engine size up etc etc.

If you research it with a good Electronic Parts Catalogue you should be able to work out whats involved.

[nick v6]

Like most things it can be done if you really want to do it but you will find it hard work.
You will need the auto wiring looms for gearbox and possibly engine (small cars are likely to have different looms as it saves on production costs, large cars like omega wernt built in enough volume to warrant different looms)
Steering column lock will be different with extra solenoid and contacts for the auto interlock.
If the looms run behind the fascia you could be looking at taking the dash out to fit them.
Drive shafts could be different, autos often use brakes from the next engine size up etc etc.

If you research it with a good Electronic Parts Catalogue you should be able to work out whats involved.

sod that
she will have to learn to drive the one she got or sell it and buy an auto

[Matchless]

Like most things it can be done if you really want to do it but you will find it hard work.
You will need the auto wiring looms for gearbox and possibly engine (small cars are likely to have different looms as it saves on production costs, large cars like omega wernt built in enough volume to warrant different looms)
Steering column lock will be different with extra solenoid and contacts for the auto interlock.
If the looms run behind the fascia you could be looking at taking the dash out to fit them.
Drive shafts could be different, autos often use brakes from the next engine size up etc etc.

If you research it with a good Electronic Parts Catalogue you should be able to work out whats involved.

sod that
she will have to learn to drive the one she got or sell it and buy an auto

Thats was my view but thought it might be rude to say so.  

[nick v6]

Like most things it can be done if you really want to do it but you will find it hard work.
You will need the auto wiring looms for gearbox and possibly engine (small cars are likely to have different looms as it saves on production costs, large cars like omega wernt built in enough volume to warrant different looms)
Steering column lock will be different with extra solenoid and contacts for the auto interlock.
If the looms run behind the fascia you could be looking at taking the dash out to fit them.
Drive shafts could be different, autos often use brakes from the next engine size up etc etc.

If you research it with a good Electronic Parts Catalogue you should be able to work out whats involved.

sod that
she will have to learn to drive the one she got or sell it and buy an auto

Thats was my view but thought it might be rude to say so.  

you should of just said it
or better still have ann's number and tell her

[Lazydocker]

Not worth the effort IMO... Pity I'm not a bit closer as I'd have happily tried to help Ann out with getting the hang of a manual