Supra-love Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Firstly how much would it cost realistically with prices they way they are at the moment. And Secondly, what will it do in terms of the cars value in the future. It's a Jap tt auto 97 model, with 97k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 As your car is a '97 it would be better to fit a V161 rather than the V160 imo. You would also need the manual diff otherwise you will be changing gears all the time. An auto diff may feel faster on a manual but it won't be. Be prepared to pay in excess of 6K without fitting. You will need V160/1 gearbox, propshaft, clutch, flywheel, pedals, slave cylinder, master cylinder, manual surround, shifter assembly, manual tunnel, gearbox mount, rear diff. I'm sure there are a few other parts I have forgotten but you get the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Gearboxes are knocking around £4-£5K plus you need the tunnel amend, pedals, clutch etc etc etc plus fitting. Personally I can't see the point - sooner add more money to your budget and find a genuine TT6 from the factory - can't see you'll ever get your money back from a converted car. If you just wanted to do it for Ss&Gs then crack on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Depends on what 'box. Will you be doing any of the work yourself? If you went all out and paid someone to fit and bought a known history V160/1 then you could easily spend £6-8k just in parts! R154 etc would be cheaper. As for added value, forget it if that's what you're after. It may raise the value a bit but no where near to equivalent TT6 price. V160/1 would probably add more value than other options as it's "standard" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Brand New R154 is probably the only way to go, tough enough to cope and reasonable price (at least in the current used parts market) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC93 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Have you considered a DCT conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) I would be fitting all the parts myself, I'm not doing it for the money at all, more for myself. But I do wonder what it does to the value of the car itself of course. I understand the vin won't match. I have looked a little into the R154 but have no idea on them really, or what that would do to the value either. Want it manual, so I can increase power etc. But don't want to ruin the car or value compared to its auto matching box... Edited February 15, 2017 by Supra-love (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Want it manual, so I can increase power etc. Sheesh! Here we go again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) I would be fitting all the parts myself, I'm not doing it for the money at all, more for myself. But I do wonder why it does to the value of the car itself of course. I have looked a little into the R154 but have no idea on them really, or what that would do to the value either. Want it manual, so I can increase power etc. But don't want to ruin the car or value compared to its auto matching box... Then I politely suggest you use the search function on the forum and use Google. This topic has been covered more times than I care to remember. E2A Aren't you the member who was recently caught trying to sell a V161 gearbox and twin turbo engine that turned out to be a scam? Edited February 15, 2017 by Frank Bullitt (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Then I politely suggest you use the search function on the forum and use Google. This topic has been covered more times than I care to remember. I'm only asking because mainly how it'll affect the value and my best options currently the way things are. I'm not doing it to sell the car or go on about power gains. The current market is changing all the time and old post don't justify todays market and the changes due. If that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I'm only asking because mainly how it'll affect the value and my best options currently the way things are. I'm not doing it to sell the car or go on about power gains. If you're not selling the car, why care about value? Want it manual, so I can increase power Wait so you do want power gains?? I'm lost here. The most sensible thing to do is figure out what car you want and buy it. If it HAS to be manual, there's no other logical way IMO than to just buy a factory manual. Even if it means saving up and being supra-less for a little while longer. ETA:^^ this is exactly what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 If you're not selling the car, why care about value? Wait so you do want power gains?? I'm lost here. The most sensible thing to do is figure out what car you want and buy it. If it HAS to be manual, there's no other logical way IMO than to just buy a factory manual. Even if it means saving up and being supra-less for a little while longer. ETA:^^ this is exactly what I did. Just wondered how it affects value. I do like the sound of the dct though from Paul and I think that do justice to value in the future. Just don't want to de value the car. I'm limited to power increases with auto, so hence why I want to change that in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I'm limited to power increases with auto, so hence why I want to change that in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz199/PoliceLieutenantFrankBullitt/gw7ekylasa_zpsfnwpbznh.jpg I'll just hide away in the corners now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I'll just hide away in the corners now. Don't let the door hit you on the way out and whilst you are there, go and do some research rather than waiting to be spoon fed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Don't let the door hit you on the way out and whilst you are there, go and do some research rather than waiting to be spoon fed Yeap door hit me fell over broke my left leg so can only drive a auto for now anyway! Just my luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Paul Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Value who knows mine was a na auto. But now tt6 Hks twin turbo how do you value that.. 25k at a push. Just buy the boost logic box job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Value who knows mine was a na auto. But now tt6 Hks twin turbo how do you value that.. 25k at a push. Just buy the boost logic box job done. Adding an air freshener would have doubled the value of yours mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-love Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 Value who knows mine was a na auto. But now tt6 Hks twin turbo how do you value that.. 25k at a push. Just buy the boost logic box job done. Thanks mate appreciate the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbt Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Just wondered how it affects value. I do like the sound of the dct though from Paul and I think that do justice to value in the future. Just don't want to de value the car. I'm limited to power increases with auto, so hence why I want to change that in the future. No your not I took my stock auto to 600 hp and now run over 700 hp on an SRD built auto box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M N Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Keep an eye on te for sale section and you'll get a good idea of way the costs are. Although if you only want a swap so you can handle more power you might be better off just getting a build auto? I'm sure there's one floating around te for sale section for less than £1500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Value who knows mine was a na auto. But now tt6 Hks twin turbo how do you value that.. 25k at a push. Just buy the boost logic box job done. £25k?!? No offence mate but I think you're £7k over what it's worth! How did you get to that figure!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Paul Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Parts , prices going up like i said it's hard to value. How you get your figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Parts , prices going up like i said it's hard to value. How you get your figure? True, it seems no one can put a figure on them anymore, I just go on what cars actually sell for, not what they are advertised at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Parts , prices going up like i said it's hard to value. How you get your figure? Oh and how I got your figure on your car? Well, condition and history of the shell, age and technology of the twins, running on syvecs or not? If not then that knocks more off, custom paint narrows the market, so does the bodykit. 6 speed yes, but doesn't match vin. That's all just my opinion on what the cars value is to me, to me it's only worth £15k, but that's because it's not a car I'd ever want to own. To someone else it could be there dream car, and they'd overpay with £20k, so I put the price in the middle, at £17k. Edited February 16, 2017 by Burna (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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