Is it worth it?

faithandfame · Mar 18th, 2003, 02:00 AM

So is it really worth to mod an automatic?

Check out this guys car on ebay, I like it a whole lot, but was it really worth for him to do everything to an automatic?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6395

G_Funk013 · Mar 18th, 2003, 09:05 AM

I say work with what you got.

JustMe · Mar 18th, 2003, 11:42 AM

I guess it depends on what you want. Personally I can't stand to drive automatic, I don't have the control I want and quick access to my powerband, not to mention downshifting to 3rd at 80 in an auto just not gonna happen

Sure you can to some extent manually shift a auto, the computer still tells the car when to shift, so unless you hold it in gear too long it's not necessarely gonna shift when you manually change the gears. The bottom line is preference tho.

bahearn · Mar 18th, 2003, 03:11 PM

You can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear.

Despite everything you'll do, you'll still have a 1.6-liter automatic economy car. Mull that over awhile before deciding your course of action.

krylonkoopaa · Mar 19th, 2003, 01:28 AM

Vehicle Description

UNDER THE HOOD ROLLERS
1.6L GA16DE TWINCAM Black racing pro N1 (made in japan)
T3 Turbonetics Turbo 17x7½ wrapped w/ Toyo Proxes FZ4's 205-40-17
Turbonetics Wastegate and manual boost controller @ 10psi
Vortec fuel pressure regulator
Blitz blowoff valve STOPPERS
Bosch fuel pump ARD cross and slotted rotors
Spearco intercooler Nismo brake pads
Polished custom turbo manifold and intercooler piping Chrome Nissan calipers
Magnacor plug wires
Weapon R filter OUTSIDE
Crane HI6 ignition '99 Honda Accord projector headlights
NGK platinum plugs '98 Honda Civic coupe taillights
Custom 2½ downpipe and cat back w/ Apex N1 exhaust Vented hood
Random Technologies cat. converter Custom front end
Russel steel braid dress up Andys Auto combat bumper
Polished/chromed valve cover and intake manifold Aero Duo sides and back bumper
Custom Mercedez Benz violet paint from Chicago LA auto
STIFF STUFF Shaved emblems, rain gutter door handles, side molding, side skirts
Arospeed coil over set up APR Saleen style aluminum/carbon wrapped wing
KYB shocks (gas) Custom Skyline veilside style graphics by BCE Designs
Front stabilizer bar
Sprint camber kit INSIDE
Custom interior wrap by exotic leather works
ICE Sparco F1 stearing wheel
Alpine in dash 3 disc cd changer Apex SAFC (customized by Jospec)
Crossfire 500 watt and 300 watt amps Auto meter 12volt, air-fuel, boost guage
Dual 10'' Audio Bahn subs Jamex reclinable racing seats and 3 point harness
Cage box by Dirt Junkys Metal Fabrication Nismo white face guages
All powered by Optima battery Razo pedals

Vehicle Condition

Garage kept. Not driven daily. In very good condition.
winner of various 1st place and other trophies in the
Las Vegas show scene.
clean paint job very little flaws and nicks, no dings.
fast for an automatic. 1st turbocharged automatic
200sx ever.
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well ppl do what they want if you dont like your tranny that much do a swap

personally for 5k it aint to bad

Javon · Mar 27th, 2003, 11:08 AM

I actually saw this car in person at the Mossy Performance 1st Annual car meet. It looked so nice. If I had the extra cash to spend, I would get it. Even though it's an automtic and I hate auto's it's pretty sweet though.

LlUSPEED · Mar 27th, 2003, 01:48 PM

naw...

OneFastStanza · Mar 27th, 2003, 09:57 PM

I don't think it is that bad. And you can just do a tranny awap or you can do things to an Auto also. Just send it off to Level 10 and have your stall speed raised and it will perform competantly.

nitestridar · Mar 27th, 2003, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OneFastStanza
I don't think it is that bad. And you can just do a tranny awap or you can do things to an Auto also. Just send it off to Level 10 and have your stall speed raised and it will perform competantly.

yes you are right... parts will cost 900-1000 without install ...
but you will be very happy with the result when you can launch the car at 2700-3000 rpms .... and with the VB upgrade you will have nice responsive shifts...

dry · Mar 27th, 2003, 11:53 PM

you could probably do a tranny swap for cheaper than that finding somebody GA upgrading to DE... they have no use for that used crap and wont ask too much for it.

dry · Mar 27th, 2003, 11:55 PM

oh and his interior is HELLA sweet... i dont know if you actually looked closely at it. DAMN!

whiteb14 · Mar 28th, 2003, 11:49 AM

i guess its worth it... itll just take a lot of money. for example there is myself... i have an auto and im just trying to make my ride look clean... as far as enginewise, im trying to SAVE GAS... its too damn expensive!

Token Moron · Mar 29th, 2003, 08:35 PM

i think it all comes down to what u want more speed or performance, i mean if you wanna street race and go to the track, then of course a manual is good, but if u wanna go fast and have fun driving your car by shifting thats fine too, but if youre mosty into the show aspect then it doesnt really matter...its what u like most that matters at the end of the day