I have a Chevy Optra, (didnt buy it was part of a deal) that is manual transmission, I was wondering if anyone could reccomend someone in Pattaya that would be able to carry out a conversion to Auto for me.

Hard to resell a manual or part exchange so I'm sure its worth the effort.

Thanks in advance for any help

Edited October 12, 200916 yr by myfriendyou

It can technically be done but to be honest you are better off selling it as a manual and then using the money to buy an automatic. you are only asking for lots of heartache and money flowing from the wallet

With old Toyotas it cost only about 15k.

Job and half to swop manual to auto. Its actually easier the other way about.

Pedal box to be sourced & changed, gear selector console to be changed, wiring to be altered for selector illumination, kick down switch, in gear start inhibitor, auto gearbox ECU, etc. etc.

As said, a job and half likely to be beset with problems after. Not really practical.

I have a Chevy Optra, (didnt buy it was part of a deal) that is manual transmission, I was wondering if anyone could reccomend someone in Pattaya that would be able to carry out a conversion to Auto for me.

Hard to resell a manual or part exchange so I'm sure its worth the effort.

Thanks in advance for any help

I wouldn't recommend

a) a Chevy Optra

changing it to auto or

c) Pattaya.

My Grandad came from just a little bit east of the Pennines (ie God's own county), and when autos began sneaking into the UK market in the very early 50's, I asked him what he thought of them. He replied:

"What do you think the Lord gave you a left hand for, if not to change gear?"

I'm sure you could give me alternative ideas, even though the Wars of the Roses are long since o'er......

I have a Chevy Optra, (didnt buy it was part of a deal) that is manual transmission, I was wondering if anyone could reccomend someone in Pattaya that would be able to carry out a conversion to Auto for me.

Hard to resell a manual or part exchange so I'm sure its worth the effort.

Thanks in advance for any help

I wouldn't recommend

a) a Chevy Optra

changing it to auto or

c) Pattaya.

My Grandad came from just a little bit east of the Pennines (ie God's own county), and when autos began sneaking into the UK market in the very early 50's, I asked him what he thought of them. He replied:

"What do you think the Lord gave you a left hand for, if not to change gear?"

I'm sure you could give me alternative ideas, even though the Wars of the Roses are long since o'er......

As the saying goes, "Only true sports cars are right hand drive."

when autos began sneaking into the UK market in the very early 50's

And you think his advice is timeless?

Men drive manuals, i have a manual optra ,got it off the sister in law 3 months old,intening to sell it after about 6 months ,3 years later still driving it ,terrific little car ,never a problem .

when autos began sneaking into the UK market in the very early 50's

And you think his advice is timeless?

Even Ferraris come with autos now. A modern auto is faster and more fuelefficient than any manual. The engineers have doen a great job past 50 years

A modern auto is faster and more fuel efficient than any manual

Right. Twin clutch auto on Evo X or Nissan GT-R much faster than manual

But I love manual anyway

I have a Chevy Optra, (didnt buy it was part of a deal) that is manual transmission, I was wondering if anyone could reccomend someone in Pattaya that would be able to carry out a conversion to Auto for me.

Hard to resell a manual or part exchange so I'm sure its worth the effort.

Thanks in advance for any help

Forget it, it's gonna be a nightmare. To much electronic involved. If you have a 1992 Corolla with carburetor, thai it would be possible, But todays cars: No way!

Not sure he needs a different ECU, from what I know about engine swaps, it doesn't matter, they just slap on a different transmission. Usually second hand engines come with auto, and it cost 15k extra to install manual instead, same price we paid for changing manual to auto in 1997 Corolla and an old MightyX truck.

Not sure he needs a different ECU, from what I know about engine swaps, it doesn't matter, they just slap on a different transmission. Usually second hand engines come with auto, and it cost 15k extra to install manual instead, same price we paid for changing manual to auto in 1997 Corolla and an old MightyX truck.

Optra 1,6 and 1,8 probably doesnt need ECU swap. Check sparepartnumber for ECU auto and manual in Chevy dealer.

Most cars need ECU swap, cause tourque is detuned milliseconds ahead of auto gearchange. Espesially turbo and kompressor engines.

Sorry, should have made it clearer, i was refering specifically to the TCU, which a manual box does not have. Therefor there will be no wiring for one.

TCU

Edited October 14, 200916 yr by Lancashirelad

I will admit that auto gearbox development has improved by leaps and bounds over the years, but there's nothing like flicking the lever through the gears, the whole control and directness of it...

Not a model I am familiar with. But 'Where there's a Will there's a way' as they say! Just make sure 'Will' isn't trying to ream you!