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Converting to a Automatic trans..., I give up! |
barebrad |
May 27 2014, 11:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 13-September 13 From: Huntsville, Al Member No.: 16,382 Region Association: South East States |
OK all, I've spent the last year restoring a 73 2.0 with my son. For the last 2 months we have been trying to teach him to operate the clutch. I give! During this same time, I've been able to teach his younger brother and sister to drive the clutch. Guess some people can't figure it out. So I am considering updating to an automatic. Been researching the web and it appears the transaxle from the Audi 4000 is a good candidate. I would like to keep the standard 914 2.0 engine. Anybody have any experience in such a swap? What costs are involved other than the trans? Where do you go to get an adapter plate?
Little help and advice! Thanks! |
stugray |
May 27 2014, 12:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
I just recently taught both of my children to drive stick.
DO you have any other man trans cars for him to try in? My son could barely get my wife's Passat moving without stalling it a dozen times. Then I let him try in my BRZ and he had no trouble at all. One trick I learned: get them in a parking lot. verify the idle is good (a little high is better). Have them start the car moving by only using the clutch, no gas at all. Once they get the hang of getting the car to begin moving without giving it any gas, then have them try driving it normally again. By doing it that way, you force them to figure out the clutch engagement point while not thinking about anything else. I had to repeatedly tell my kids "The clutch is NOT an ON/OFF switch. It is more like a volume knob..." Good luck either way. |
JmuRiz |
May 28 2014, 10:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
... One trick I learned: get them in a parking lot. verify the idle is good (a little high is better). Have them start the car moving by only using the clutch, no gas at all. Once they get the hang of getting the car to begin moving without giving it any gas, then have them try driving it normally again. By doing it that way, you force them to figure out the clutch engagement point while not thinking about anything else. I had to repeatedly tell my kids "The clutch is NOT an ON/OFF switch. It is more like a volume knob..." That's how they teach people how to ride a motorcycle too, at least in the MSF class. Granted I always wanted to learn, so I figured it out in my head before trying it. I learned how to drive a manual on my 914, I actually like to drive my 914 and 356 more than a new manual...I guess it's because I'm used to them. |
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