Is it possible to convert a manual transmission car to an automatic car?

[nebiliyimben_1234]

I hope it is. Because i can do that instead of buying a 2nd hand car.

[skOsH♥]

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But some people drive manuals and downshift even though they know they're going to need to stop, but I don't think it's terrible for a car, just would be a replacement needed sooner than usual, maybe

I used to downshift in the car to let the engine help with braking (called "engine braking"). But the increased vacuum generated by the intake caused some problems with my EGR valve and it fouled the manifold, which caused stuttering around 4k RPM during acceleration.

I ran some Seafoam through it and it cleared up, but I did stop engine braking in the car after that.

I still engine brake in the truck. It has much shorter gearing and 6 cylinders and poor brakes (drums on the rear), so it helps a lot. Plus I have a leaky injector so I get some nice burbles and pops while engine braking.

Yeah I definitely use it as well if I am going downhill if its too steep. Much better than having to replace brakes more often. Also I don't wanna ride brakes too often

[Shodan]

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Really? I cannot even imagine an automatic 2003 Clio existing, let alone being more popular. I see a lot of those cars here, but never an automatic one.

We never got them here in the States, so I can't speak to the ratio of MT to AT in the model. But when I did the searching, I was also getting a lot of articles for things like "convert Mustang from automatic to manual transmission". Most Mustangs were made with an AT. I'd just assumed the Clio was the same.

Manual is still the default here when it comes to all cheap and small cars. It was especially the case before, except not just with cheap and small cars.

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To answer your question, yeah, of course it is, everything is possible.

However, it's a huge pain in the ass, chances are something will go wrong and it definitely won't be nearly as good as the factory thing... just why would you even bother? I cannot imagine why you would even need to do that anyway.

Not worth it.



Try to learn? You can learn it in 5 minutes. Anyone can. Just look around you and see what kind of people can do it just fine with minimal practice.

The only thing thats "difficult" to do is not ride the clutch and try to go into neutral instead of downshifting. But some people drive manuals and downshift even though they know they're going to need to stop, but I don't think it's terrible for a car, just would be a replacement needed sooner than usual, maybe

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But some people drive manuals and downshift even though they know they're going to need to stop, but I don't think it's terrible for a car, just would be a replacement needed sooner than usual, maybe

I used to downshift in the car to let the engine help with braking (called "engine braking"). But the increased vacuum generated by the intake caused some problems with my EGR valve and it fouled the manifold, which caused stuttering around 4k RPM during acceleration.

I ran some Seafoam through it and it cleared up, but I did stop engine braking in the car after that.

I still engine brake in the truck. It has much shorter gearing and 6 cylinders and poor brakes (drums on the rear), so it helps a lot. Plus I have a leaky injector so I get some nice burbles and pops while engine braking.

I double clutch + rev match every downshift because it's more fun, incredibly satisfying and last but not least, because the wear it does to the clutch and the gearbox is just the inevitable bare minimum. The best part is that it's way faster than what everyone else does because I can just immediately completely remove my foot from the clutch ♥♥♥♥♥, exactly like you would after you put it into neutral. Otherwise, you have to hold it at the biting point for ages for the shift to complete, either that or you get a really bad kick.

[Viking2121]

I've converted a old beat up 83 Silverado from manual to automatic, Manual trans was shot, I had a working automatic from a 88 Blazer with bad frame, I swapped out the entire column, and linkage and wiring harness, got it up and going in a about 4 hours, and drove the crap out of that truck before I sold it, I would of put a manual back in, but I was broke then and I have everything to do the job.

Old cars and trucks were usually easy especially if you have something thats already vary similar that uses the same parts that you can rip parts off of, no over complicated crazy computers and body control modules thats have to be programmed to work with each other.

Not sure on other brands or even newer, I don't even plan to get that deep and far into new cars, too much electrical crap for me.

[kilésengati]

Not sure where you are, but doing such a conversion not only requires a crap-ton of work, but usually involves a lot of bureaucracy. It probably isn't even financially viable, given you are talking about a 2003 Clio. Just getting another car with an automatic transmission is probably a more sound option.

And shame on you if you want to do this to an RS. :/

[Γαῖα]

Anything is possible providing you have the experience and equipment.

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

You can ask the cost estimate from mechanic but I´m pretty sure it`s damn expensive and not worth it.

[nebiliyimben_1234]

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Not sure where you are, but doing such a conversion not only requires a crap-ton of work, but usually involves a lot of bureaucracy. It probably isn't even financially viable, given you are talking about a 2003 Clio. Just getting another car with an automatic transmission is probably a more sound option.

And shame on you if you want to do this to an RS. :/

Well it's just a normal car. It's not a performance variant of Clio.

[Nabster]

Just sell the manual and buy an auto, way easier

[Pieshaman]

yes
but why not learn how to drive a real car instead?

[kilésengati]

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Not sure where you are, but doing such a conversion not only requires a crap-ton of work, but usually involves a lot of bureaucracy. It probably isn't even financially viable, given you are talking about a 2003 Clio. Just getting another car with an automatic transmission is probably a more sound option.

And shame on you if you want to do this to an RS. :/

Well it's just a normal car. It's not a performance variant of Clio.

I've just looked up used Clios, because why not. Here in Germany, the automatics tend to be offered at more than triple the price of a manual and make up about 10% of the Clios on sale. On the other hand, there are dozens of manual Clios sold for sub-1k - arguably, heaps. Similar figures with other cars of similar age and size.

Again, I'm not sure about the overall condition of the car and your local market's situation, so it's hard to tell if it's worth it. At least in my market, it seems like costs for parts, labour, inspection and admin fees likely exceed 75% percent of the vehicle's actual cash value (insurances often consider this a total loss). And it's hard to tell whether a DIY conversion would appreciate the car to the value of factory automatics.

You could do the calculation for your local market situation and circumstances.

[Shaggy]

Sure it is.. But it would be expensive having it done at a shop.

Probably wouldn't be worth the trouble. Find a automatic transmission vehicle.

... or just learn to drive stick. It is a neat skill that not many people nowadays know.

[Lupinus Rictus]

You could buy a well looked after auto clio like this in uk:

https://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/renault-clio-automatic-2005/1454571334

Drive it to Turkey and pay the import taxes and you'd probably pay about the same as just

buying one in Turkey?

Only reason I sugested importing from uk is that any auto ( unless a luxury brand ) is genrally

regarded as less desirable than a manual so it could be cheaper.

Personally I'd look into buying a japanese car as I've heard they're way more reliable

especially when it comes to transmission. If you have to drive the clio, learn how to drive a

manual there's nothing wrong with french manuals ( except peugeot bipper they're trash )

would be less hassle in the long run, I know your mom isn't good with manual, but is the car

for you to learn to drive or for her to get around in?

[Chaosolous]

Honestly, I'd just recommend learning to drive a standard (manual). It's a good skill to have.

When I was learning to drive my father refused to allow me to practice in anything that wasn't a manual transmission; "If you're ever in a situation where you have to get somewhere and the only way there is with a manual vehicle, you better know how to drive it."

It's pretty much universal once you know it, with a few exceptions, and it's not as hard as people seem to believe. If you're not a complete idiot, then you can definitely learn how.

[KalGimpa]

i would say it depends on how good a mechanic you are

look at those cars in cuba

those are frankensteined to death and running strong

i am thinking that, like others have said, it depends on the amount of electronics, as well

if we are talking a full computer, i would think it would be difficult to get everything to play nice together