Been around the forums for almost a year now with my A/T and I am finally trading in my 05 WWP A/T in for a 08 BB M/T!! I was soo pissed when I found out the auto was a "low power" YAY M/T!!!

They bent me over on the trade-in but found it for $17000 sounds great to me. Had them do a compreshion test and check for flashes and all came back good. Goin to pick it up Saturday.

 

did you at least pull parts. like your side markers, wheels, and such to swap over?

 

yea pullin my side markers exhaust rims springs lights all of it back to stock doin all that tomorrow... gonna be a long a$$ day!

 

From A/T to M/T. Good move. Now, it's a sports car.

 

I hope you posted a thread for help so you can get that done in one day. Otherwise you will be biting the bullet and come sunday not wake up lol.

 

Haven't found anyone local yet I think I'll be fine worst thing will be gettin the S-tech's off but I might end up leaving those on and goin for lower springs or these coilovers I've been watching:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/gauging-interest-powertrix-coilovers-group-buy-212613/

Totally excited about giving my left foot somethin to kick again!!

 

Don't forget these things:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/illuminated-shifter-205514/

http://www.axialflow.com/products.htm - short throw shifter

http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8/Brake-Components.html

http://www.racingbeat.com/RX8/Clutch...ate/12640.html

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-brake-bleeding-flushing-210519/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-stainless-steel-brake-lines-replacing-brake-lines-210510/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-stainless-steel-clutch-line-clutch-bleeding-210174/

 

Thanks!
I was just reading about that shifter and saw something about a syncro saver from racing roots looks like a must have as well.
And also a new clutch asembly??? are the flimsy or something?

 

click the link, its the clutch line not assembly

 

Yea I saw that but while I was reading about the syncro saver I also saw something about a clutch reinforcement bracket.. Is it really that big of a deal?
The lines I will definitely take a look at thanks for the advice.

 

YES another BB yay!!!! welcome again lol Post pics too

 

What was it before?

 

^ A sports car, but not like a truly sports car that you change gears when you drive. You know what i mean.

 

Lol hes just trying to say that an automatic isn't a sports car :P

 

^ You said it clearer than me, lol

 

its a sports car auto or manual, depends on the drivers taste.

maybe true that the MT has more HP/Faster acell but to me, dosen't matter, if your worried about that, buy a nissan or a supra if you want speed. car is ment to be driven right? (sorry for the smart *** rant, just tired of autos being played down)

 

they have racing automatic transmissions. they also have centrifical clutch transmissions. Hydraulic transmissions. Its all about taste.

 

can't wait to see pics of the new MT 8! your driving experience will be signifigantly heightened and you'll find that the car is more enjoyable to own and drive.

 

Hell yes it was heightened!!! sorry haven't been on, been too busy driving! haha its awesome fell even more in love with the car will post pics tonight I'm at work now

 

Considering the lower power nature of the car in general (232 isn't all that much anymore), and it's design to go around twisties.... The AT doesn't really suit the car. You just don't get the same control of gears with the AT as you do with the MT. Yes, I know it has the manual mode, but you are still at the whim of the ECU. Does having the AT make it not be a sports car? Of course not... But it just wouldn't be as buttery smooth.

Gotta love those downshifts into second and get that lovely hard engine braking.




Oh, and congrats on the upgrade OP! It's too bad they didn't make Winning Blue after 06.... Haha Black is always a good option though!

 

Thanks! Nice to see a local on here

 

And to all the people sayin A/T vs M/T
From my experience and my opinion

Mine was the 05 so it was the 4 port 4 speed...... slow. BUT I still had fun in it probably more than I should have had. (especailly on the rainy days :D)

As for the 6 speed, well, the whole drive back I never stopped smiling! haha and on those onramps and s-curves, WAY more fun
Also soo much faster most likely because of the 4 port to 6 port engine as well as just the feeling of a standard trans

any way, I am VERY happy with my trade

 

Have fun clutching and shifting

 

the only thing I find that the AT lacks is the starting power. The MT you can rev it up and let go the cltuch and go... the AT just has this lag time until it gets to like 3000-3500rpm then takes off. The paddles do work rather well. I think the AT has the same 9000k red line, it would help it some as well.

 

I have heard the AT limits you a bit more. No redlining till the engines warmed and such. Just a rumor I have heard though, I wouldnt know I drive the MT.