changing the transmission of an fr-s from automatic to manual. - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

enjoi23 · 08-15-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ahausheer

The real questions are, do you want to buy a stolen car, do you want to get scammed out of all your money, or, is your friend the worst person with money in the word?

I choose number 3.

blu_ · 08-15-2012, 05:57 PM

I don't care how much money hes has, this is plain retarded.

enjoi23 · 08-15-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blu_

I don't care how much money hes has, this is plain retarded.

IM NOT COMPLAINING CHEAP FRS FOR MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

zoomzoomers · 08-15-2012, 06:14 PM

Yell out, "Autobots roll out!" and watch as your car transforms into a manual.

j/k

Like everyone has already said. Sell it and buy what you want.

mike2100 · 08-15-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by enjoi23

ok guys heres the story. THIS IS A SERIOUS THREAD IM NOT MAKING ANY JOKES OR TROLLING. My friend had gotten a g37s, but the g37s was experiencing problems so he traded it in at a dealership and ended up having to pay about 7,000 for the automatic fr-s. Long story short, he crashed it, but it wasn't his fault(the other guy ran a red light and hit him). Thank god he had warranty and Toyota(or scion) is shipping a new one to him in October.

BS

A warranty doesn't get you a new car in the event of a crash.

Justin.b · 08-15-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Why is it a dumb idea? I agree it is in this case but your statement is pretty generalized.

My current race car shell was an automatic. It cost $300 complete, driveline swap from the damaged chassis was easy and inexpensive and a lot easier than finding a cheap manual transmission non-running car.

I'm doing an auto to manual conversion on a 97 240SX SE right now also, it was an auto that sold for 3k LESS just because it wasn't a manual. It was purchased because it was a single owner car with 66k miles on it, swap in the manual and SR20DET and massively increase it's value.

It's not always a dumb idea.

You can get the SR20DET and trans for less than $2000. This guy's looking at 3x that just for the transmission.

It's a bad idea because there are not junkyard FR-S's yet, and because he's wiping out the value and warranty of a brand new car.

Several people have already said these swaps make sense when there are junkyard parts available.

-Justin

Justin.b · 08-15-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mike2100

BS

A warranty doesn't get you a new car in the event of a crash.

I'm pretty sure he meant insurance.

-Justin

Neziah · 08-15-2012, 08:20 PM

Heck, try out the Auto first you might like it. It works very well in this car.

blacknbean · 08-15-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by enjoi23

ok guys heres the story. THIS IS A SERIOUS THREAD IM NOT MAKING ANY JOKES OR TROLLING. My friend had gotten a g37s, but the g37s was experiencing problems so he traded it in at a dealership and ended up having to pay about 7,000 for the automatic fr-s. Long story short, he crashed it, but it wasn't his fault(the other guy ran a red light and hit him). Thank god he had warranty and Toyota(or scion) is shipping a new one to him in October.

this doesnt make any sense. if he sells you the frs for 15k and still owes 7k, then the net result of him trading his g37 in is 8k which is a shitty deal. either something is up or your friend is retarded.

eithe way dont swap the tranny. its not worth it to lose the entire drivetrain warranty on a new car. just sell it and buy a new manual one.

Dave-ROR · 08-15-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin.b

You can get the SR20DET and trans for less than $2000. This guy's looking at 3x that just for the transmission.

It's a bad idea because there are not junkyard FR-S's yet, and because he's wiping out the value and warranty of a brand new car.

Several people have already said these swaps make sense when there are junkyard parts available.

-Justin

Did you actually read my post?

I agreed and stated it was dumb in this case, but not dumb in general as that poster stated.

Jordo! · 08-15-2012, 10:16 PM

On a brand new car?

Sell it and buy what you want or pass entirely.

You'll have to swap ECU's, axles, other odds and ends, tons of work, downtime, voided warranty, etc. Not worth it.

enjoi23 · 08-15-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin.b

I'm pretty sure he meant insurance.

-Justin

I'M not sure what he meant. I know he had 3 year warranty on it along with the insurance.

russv · 08-15-2012, 11:18 PM

I think his friends name is Craig S. List

ruskymx · 08-15-2012, 11:29 PM

The tranny alone is $6500 according to my parts department. My dealership is the one that fixed the FR-S without fluid from the factory.

To the OP, if it's a manual that you want, buy this car and sell it. Pocket the extra cash to use as a DP for the manual that you want. AAT to MT swaps are usually reasonable on older cars/trucks. Not so much on a 2013 that's been out for 2-3 months.

Ruskymx

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ruskymx Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 13 HotLava FRS, 93 4Runner, 97 Taco Location: Orwigsburg, PA Posts: 407 Thanks: 96 Thanked 351 Times in 113 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	The tranny alone is $6500 according to my parts department. My dealership is the one that fixed the FR-S without fluid from the factory. To the OP, if it's a manual that you want, buy this car and sell it. Pocket the extra cash to use as a DP for the manual that you want. AAT to MT swaps are usually reasonable on older cars/trucks. Not so much on a 2013 that's been out for 2-3 months. Ruskymx __________________ Jeff R @ Freedom Toyota-Scion My FRS Blog My Facebook Page for work. Rusky's Motocross Pics My YouTube Channel w/ FRS Vids

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blu_ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ LTD Location: Portland, OR Posts: 889 Thanks: 637 Thanked 170 Times in 106 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I don't care how much money hes has, this is plain retarded.

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