Yep, I'd second all that. I was insistant on having a Manual one too, but kept getting outbid in the last few minutes on good old Ebay, often at times around 4am!! In the end, the Auto one came up, I entered into a dialogue with the seller, and in the end, I bought the car. It did have a small shift problem, but the computer is very easy to extract and was repaired with off-the-shelf components, admittedly by an experienced electronicsist, but all for very little cost (Like, about £5!!). And I'm very taken by it, too. I've never had an auto before, but the stigma is ill-deserved - it makes a very relaxing, comfortable drive, and it gives you plenty of opportunity to glance round and drink in the approving looks! The fluid is a doddle to change too! Good luck, Rich Hanlon (393/ 06126) >From: "jamesrguk" <James_rg@xxxxxxxxxxx> >Reply-To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: Re: [doc] hey, Transmission change >Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2005 11:38:26 -0000 > > >Troy, > >When I 1st looked for a DeLorean, I was almost insistant on having a >manual, and I ended up with an auto. I would say that there is >little point in converting a D from one to the other. > >I know even I (from essex) would think twice about buying a D that >had been changed so much from it's original setup, history of these >cars is important, that's only my personal opinion only of course. > >Why would you do it anyway, I have enough bits to upgrade and update >on my DeLorean without performing such major surgery, manuals & >autos are in abundance in the USA so just buy the right one to start >with, and save a load of money. > >Also when the auto works well with the shift computer doing it's >job, I think it can provide quite a sporty ride, that is only >marginally slower than a stock manual delorean. > >The DeLorean is more suited to cruising around than drag racing, so >having been converted myself, I would say that the auto is worth >considering. > >Of course the best option is to have one of each lol > > >James RG > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Meet the McDonald¿s® Lincoln Fry get free digital souvenirs, Web-only video and bid on the Lincoln Fry prop charity auction. http://us.click.yahoo.com/2YkgMD/fV0JAA/Y3ZIAA/HliolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> DOC UK Website: www.deloreans.co.uk Unsubscribe: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ** Unless otherwise stated, all messages posted to the group are assumed public and may be printed in the club magazine ** Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/doc-uk/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: doc-uk-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/