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Rudy
Curious about AUTOMATICS
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Never driven an automatic 1200 before. Just curious about them . . .

Also want to know how much work it is to swap out the transmission & how much one would be worth once out of the car.

Posted on: 2004/6/10 17:59
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probably not what you are interested in, but im driving an auto 1200 ute with ca18det. drives like any auto car.

Posted on: 2004/6/11 1:12
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Never driven an automatic 1200 before. Just curious about them . . .


If the datto is stock, it'll be nice and S.L.O.W.

Posted on: 2004/6/11 1:31
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An automatic isn't worth much ... unless you happen to find a buyer who needs a replacement "right now". Unlikely. But then again a 4-speed isn't worth much either. On the other hand tthe 5-speeds have value.

The automatic 1200 drives nicely. It takes off well, but is a little slower at higher speeds.

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There was a guy who went through the trouble to put a 4spd automatic in his 510, he used to run 510 Again, but everybody laughed at him for it, and he sold his club rights and his car too.

Posted on: 2004/6/11 4:48
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I think it is cool! A four-speed auto would bring it up to modern specification, ease of driving + (better) performance + economy.

How did he do it?

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I've been looking for another coupe, and I think I've found it, but it's an automatic. Owner says the engine is running strong and he's acually just replaced the tranny.

I have my manual goods to swap out but wondering if it's worth the effort. It's the most decent replacement for my 1200 yet but I don't know if I want an automatic car.

Anyone out there interested in an automatic if I take it out of there?

Posted on: 2004/6/11 18:12
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