MiKa Donating Members 4,243 Member For: 18y 4m 4d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 01/05/11 11:54 AM Share Posted 01/05/11 11:54 AM Personally, id get an auto.. As you said its a daily and you want to take it to the strip, how often are you gonna make the most of the manual and have fun on some twisty roads? Mines a 4sp auto, daily, and when I wanna have a bit of fun I chuck it into sports mode and shift manualy, granted its not as 'fun' as a manual, but its a good compramise.. Autos are also quicker point to point, way bettr in traffic.. Also the 6sp auo is miles ahead of the 4sp that im use to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inb4jdm Member 13 Member For: 13y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 01/05/11 12:12 PM Author Share Posted 01/05/11 12:12 PM id have to admit your probebly right there, is the gearbox just as strong? if I go auto id be looking at the bfii range anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 9m 5d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 01/05/11 09:50 PM Share Posted 01/05/11 09:50 PM I stepped from the import world into these and still hum and ha over which I prefer, I had a highly modded s14 and used to love it, but now I'm undecided. If you can go find one go for a 6 speed manual. If you have a play on private roads you'll give similar powered autos a fright. Running manual imports you'll school them if you get a good start (as long as there not too crazy)A BA with an auto is still a good base, use the money you save to throw in rods and pistons, build the 4 speed and go for high 300s. That'll be a 10 sec car for under 15k. The 6 speed auto will new to be built at that power level too. The manual will never need to be built. If you don't want crazy 1/4 times, just a fun streeter ild look for a manual. 300kw auto is boring, same in manual will never be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inb4jdm Member 13 Member For: 13y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 02/05/11 12:08 AM Author Share Posted 02/05/11 12:08 AM yeah that's true, well for 14,xxx I can pick up a 2003 manual xr6t with 120,xxx on the clock, would it be an idea to streanthen the box and internals with the money ill save from buying the cheeper option, and end up with a similar result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 6m 29d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 02/05/11 05:10 AM Share Posted 02/05/11 05:10 AM 03/04 Manuals are 5 speed not 6 speeds, steer clear of the 5 speed as it is rubbish.Both the 6 speed auto and manual are great gearbox's in this application, all it boils down too is if you want clutch or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 16y 9m 5d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 02/05/11 05:19 AM Share Posted 02/05/11 05:19 AM Yea stay away from mk1 manuals, no point spending the 3k+ to convert to 6 speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKa Donating Members 4,243 Member For: 18y 4m 4d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 02/05/11 05:41 AM Share Posted 02/05/11 05:41 AM Whats your budget mate?BA's are friggin old these days and its not just the gbox and engine u need to think about.. My BA has done almost 150,000 kms and the suspension is buggered.. Needs new shocks and bushes and alot of other little things..I'd spend the bit extra and get a good base (BF 11) and worry about mods later.. You'll thank me in the long run.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inb4jdm Member 13 Member For: 13y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 03/05/11 11:33 AM Author Share Posted 03/05/11 11:33 AM Whats your budget mate?BA's are friggin old these days and its not just the gbox and engine u need to think about.. My BA has done almost 150,000 kms and the suspension is buggered.. Needs new shocks and bushes and alot of other little things..I'd spend the bit extra and get a good base (BF 11) and worry about mods later.. You'll thank me in the long run..20k mate, I though the 14k one was a bargain, but maybe it was just a bad thing waiting to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Back Again.. Donating Members 281 Member For: 14y 3m 18d Gender: Male Location: Geelong, Victoria Posted 04/05/11 02:05 AM Share Posted 04/05/11 02:05 AM Hey mate and welcome I was in a similar situation about 6 months ago. I had a Honda Civic Type R FN2 that was worked making around 300rwkw and wanted something a bit easier to drive as a daily as that thing would just wheelspin in 5th gear and chirp 6th.. Best thing I can suggest is just testdrive testdrive testdrive. I had my heart set on a BA Mk I manual for like 11k but then test drove a BF MkI auto and fell in love. If I could go back I woulda bought a BF MkII but I got a great deal.I love manual cars but the ZF auto is just that good in them that I couldn't pass it up. I thought I might get bored with it but 6 months later I still love the sports mode sequential and it's also easier on the tyres But again personal preference mate, good luck hope you get a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOMP U Member 8 Member For: 13y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Coomera, Goldcoast ! Posted 02/06/11 05:01 AM Share Posted 02/06/11 05:01 AM Dont buy a Ba 1, I did and I have regretted it ever since, like everyone is saying get the BF II as its same bottom end at typfoon, ive had to upgrade heaps on mine, brought malwood 6spd box,clutch,and just about to get motor built so I can have my GT40/94 on her =p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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