Automatic vs standard

[RoseRoyce]

My first car was a standard 96 integra . I only had it for a week before it got stolen and that was the only time I drove a standard. I now have an automatic 92 accord. I forget how it feels driving standard and just wanted to know if its worth putting more money into my accord or should I trade it for a standard. Also what do you guys prefer driving? Thanx

[gainesvilleCB7]

Manual is what I prefer. Going from auto to manual takes a decent amount or work and time; converting the bracket to the manual one or buying the conversion from ESP, clutch pedal assembly, resivoir and clutch lines, shifter cables, and shifter.
If you are able and have time to do it, I would say to go for it. If not then go ahead and buy one that is already manual.

I think this should have went into the performance section and not in the appearance section

[Joey GT-R]

Moved.

Unless you paid a boatload for your current car, it is especially nice, or has sentimental value, I would maintain it and either trade or buy one already manual.

You're going to spend roughly $1500-$2000 for a mix of old and new parts that may or may not go together well.

[RoseRoyce]

Na I spent $1000 for the car, about 100 for the tune up and 200 for the rims and like some cheap eBay adjustable a that I never installed yet. But ya man I want a standard but its super hard to find here in Hawaii. I'll keep lookin on Craigslist .

[Joey GT-R]

If that's the case if yours is in really good shape then you may want to keep it and go forward.


Those cheap ebay adjustable whatever's can blow your shocks really quick and cause for a very bouncy and harsh ride.

[RoseRoyce]

It's funny I hear that a lot on the Internet but a lot of my friends say that the struts will be fine if I don't drop it any lower then 2 and a half. I would buy coilover a but ima wait till I get a standard accord first

[wed3k]

Moved.

Unless you paid a boatload for your current car, it is especially nice, or has sentimental value, I would maintain it and either trade or buy one already manual.

You're going to spend roughly $1500-$2000 for a mix of old and new parts that may or may not go together well.

where did you get that estimate? because if you have a picknpull junkyard near you, you can get most things pretty cheap. im selling my whole setup minus the trans bracket and SS braided line for 250 to a local.

[gainesvilleCB7]

Maybe he got that estimate because he lives in Hawaii and parts over there may not be as abundant as they are here and he may have to have some shipped.

[CyborgGT]

My car is an automatic with a sequential manual mode. I switch back and forth between auto and 'manual' and there are times at stoplights when I forget it's in manual and the RPMs keep going up. I think, "dammit just shift for me!" and put it back into auto and cruise. I don't know what I prefer, they're both great in their own right.

For a stock or near-stock car, I'd probably keep it automatic. A performance engine demands manual.

[deevergote]

Moved to Off Topic, as we don't need post-whores padding their count by saying "manual bro!!!"

Whether or not it's "worth it" is completely up to you. What do you want out of the car? I enjoy having a manual transmission. I currently have 4 cars, and all are manual. It's my preference. We have people here that prefer auto, and some are into making their cars fast. The automatic transmissions on these cars can be performance oriented... but by this time, they probably need some work to be back to proper condition.

Depending on the accessibility of parts, and your own mechanical abilities, Joey's price estimate for the conversion is probably about right.
Do your research on this site. The auto/manual conversion is very well documented. The founder of this site actually did it to his own car.

a lot of my friends say that the struts will be fine if I don't drop it any lower then 2 and a half.

Your friends clearly don't know what they're talking about, then. You should NEVER lower on stock struts. You should not even lower on "upgraded" struts that aren't specifically made to handle a certain drop and spring rate (which means most aftermarket springs will be too much for KYB GR2s, KYB AGX, Tokico HP, or Koni STR.T.)
Do your research. Buy what is correct for your needs, and for your safety. Don't go by "what people say", because those people won't help you if you crash! Learn for yourself. If you don't absolutely know and understand what you're doing, and why, when it comes to your suspension, don't touch it. That is a major safety risk when halfassed.

[RoseRoyce]

Moved to Off Topic, as we don't need post-whores padding their count by saying "manual bro!!!"

Whether or not it's "worth it" is completely up to you. What do you want out of the car? I enjoy having a manual transmission. I currently have 4 cars, and all are manual. It's my preference. We have people here that prefer auto, and some are into making their cars fast. The automatic transmissions on these cars can be performance oriented... but by this time, they probably need some work to be back to proper condition.

Depending on the accessibility of parts, and your own mechanical abilities, Joey's price estimate for the conversion is probably about right.
Do your research on this site. The auto/manual conversion is very well documented. The founder of this site actually did it to his own car.


Your friends clearly don't know what they're talking about, then. You should NEVER lower on stock struts. You should not even lower on "upgraded" struts that aren't specifically made to handle a certain drop and spring rate (which means most aftermarket springs will be too much for KYB GR2s, KYB AGX, Tokico HP, or Koni STR.T.)
Do your research. Buy what is correct for your needs, and for your safety. Don't go by "what people say", because those people won't help you if you crash! Learn for yourself. If you don't absolutely know and understand what you're doing, and why, when it comes to your suspension, don't touch it. That is a major safety risk when halfassed.

Thanx man. Appreciate the feedback foreal.

[westcoast_cb7]

I have an automatic... I hate it... But... I drive in traffic all the time, so it's convenient.

[f22a-Accord-ex]

automatic

i got a 90 4dr cb7.im running an lsd automatic with a japan f22a and honestly i love the performance it puts out.i take on from a dead stop gsr integras and i swear to you this......i win every time.

[KeeleDesign]

Condition is everything, as stated above.

My opinion on this is already out their. And I enjoyed both setups equally.

Condition condition and maintenance. Makes a world of difference.

[RoseRoyce]

I think standard is just cooler. A Lil more fun to drive. And my automatic is pretty slow lol. Its been so long since I drove a manual tho so if I trade my auto, I hope I don't regret it. Also I only drove manual for a week so I didn't get the full experience