How hard/$$ is it to convert to AT?

[greasergrrl]

You know how impatient I am : <br><br>I've found a few near me but they are 3 or 4 speeds. I was hoping for an AT cause I am tired of shifting all the time, i just wanna cruuuuzzzee...<br><br>How hard/expensive is the conversion? <br><br>This is the front-runner:<br>http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/4/8/31174848.htm

 

[greasergrrl]

Actually after reading some threads about mpg (I love this site!), i'm wondering how annoying it would be to keep the standard transmission - might be worth it if it ends up a daily driver.<br><br>

 

[Desert Thrasher]

Personally for me I wouldnt waste my time with an automatic, I just like being able to shift my gears and clutching. And especially for offroading I would have to have a manual, an auto would not do at all. JMO.<br>As for a daily driver, manuals are fine if you can drive one. If you have a hard time shifting or taking off then stick with an auto. Automatics are good for daily drivers though, sitting in traffic on a hill is a pain in the ass sometimes. Its just what you preffer to drive. And the conversion is fairly simple, bc broncos and other places offer bolt in conv kits.

 

[77BroncoWag]

I use my c-4 offroad and I have never had problems 13yrs and counting

 

[76Broncofromhell]

I have a rebuilt Bronco C-4 and all associated stock AT stuff for sale as a matter of fact. It was rebuilt about 9000 miles ago and worked great, but I took it out en leu of a 4 Speed Overdrive. It's a lot harder to go from auto to manual than manual to auto. If you do it yourself it should take 2-5 days for the conversion, if you pay a shop to do it, expect well into the $1000-$3000 range.

 

[teknalee]

to me it's a toss up.. just stick to whatever you end up with till you're ready or it's neccessary to change it... there's good sides and bad sides to each its own really... i prefer manual over auto.. it's just alot more fun to me.. but sometimes it'd be nice to just sit back and relax.. (that's rarely : )

 

[greasergrrl]

yeah i totally know what you are saying. i love having the stick in my integra (especially on highway on ramps!) but stop and go traffic jams are a bitch. i guess it depends on whether it becomes my daily driver and how often i drive it. i would think i would avoid commuting in it so i could just keep the stick. <br><br>can't wait to try it out tomorrow!

 

[mark74ranger]

Some people are purists and love their manuals. I do to on the street, but I love the C4 auto for four wheeling. Lots more control and much tougher to get yourself in trouble.