Guest supratt69 Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 this might seem like a stupid question but i have seen roofs cut and shifted down inches on minis and other cars so: Is it thoeretically possible to transplant roofs!! I know it sounds like a very stupid idea, but if you had enough money and time would it be possible? Or would it be more efficient and less problems to transfer the gear boxes? I only say this as i really want an aero but love the 6spd box. the only 6 spd aero u can get is the american version which are , of course left hand drive and a bit scarey when it comes to over taking. your thoughts please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 I think the g.box may well be the easier route , its easy enough to do , finding all the parts is the difficult bit Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Anything is possible with the right amount of skill and money but the project doesn't just involve the roof, you'll also have to budget for the substantial chassis mods Toyota added to the aerotops to help prevent flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Originally posted by mcanny .....the substantial chassis mods Toyota added to the aerotops to help prevent flex. and failed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Originally posted by Jake and failed Note to oneself , undo Jakes bonnet scoop nuts so as it ejects at 90mph Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Never seen one done yet- anyone? Have you driven an auto mate? Even I admit that they're nice.... and I'm stubborn!!! (Only auto supes though, not autos in general.....) And they're less expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 I would think a viable route (if there is such a thing for this sort of project) would be to buy a NA aerotop for around £7-8K and a 6 speed TT for around £9-11K. then strip the auto NA and do the necessary transmission tunnel mod's that i think i've heard are necessary (get it resprayed) and then transfer all the TT internals across and then sell the spare TT chassis and auto NA bits. If you had a manual TT already, and could do alot of the general mechanics yourself, i reckon you could end up with a Royal sapphire pearl, 6 speed TT aerotop for a net outlay of approx £12K, or standard base colour with no leather for sub £10K. £8K - NA aero £5K - Towards adj to aero chassis and transfers of TT to aero shell (assumes alot of DIY) £3K respray + cream leather retrimmed seats with maybe £4K of bits left to sell. This is all just pure speculation and could be miles out. I have no idea about the issues of if, for example, the NA wiring is adequate for all the TT functions or any of the numerous other problems of which i'm ignorant. It just seems to me that if you have both types of car then your parts problems are sorted it is 'only' a matter then of swapping the relevant bits. BTW I think all of you auto to manual conversion wannabe's are mad, but would love to see one made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Or buy a US Supra and swap the dash and steering wheel over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Or buy a Aero TT and a manual TT hardtop and swap em over , out of interest what would a RHD Aero Manual be worth , Paul ive got an idea !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 priceless ? ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 It would be unique, so in theory you could charge what you like! You're knackered either way really. Convertiing an Aerotop to manual is gonna cost £5000+ (I asked JIC once - they said they stopped investigating once the price got to £5000, so it's at least that), and taking the roof off a hard top is gonna balls up the rigidity. Although I think Scooter's plan does look pretty well thought out - good starting point at any rate I'm just wondering about the US manual Aerotop though.... *ponders*... what would you need for that? Assuming the body shell/chassis is the same for both LHD and RHD cars, that means the pedal box could be fairly easily swapped over (as it's the same body/chassis for both markets and was designed to have it on either side). After that, all you need is a RHD dash...? I wonder if simply convering a LHD car would actually be easier. Dunno about cheaper, as you've got to ship the car over here obviously, but the only labour would be moving the pedal box and the dash...? Parts cost would be just the price of a RHD dashboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Originally posted by 200SX Boy I'm just wondering about the US manual Aerotop though.... *ponders*... what would you need for that? If the prices are anything like they were when I was over there in 2001 the cost of the car itself might be an issue - they seemed pretty expensive. OK I've just checked and they are cheaper than they were (obviously) but $30,000 to $45,000 seems to be the norm. Autotrader US - Supra Search I'm liking this one. Bah you've got me thinking back about my cancelled move to California now.... would have been nice to have a Supra over there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 As the Europeans had LHD versions of the soop, did they not have any 6 speed aeros over there?? Or is it just a yank thang?? Ben.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Originally posted by 200SX Boy It would be unique, so in theory you could charge what you like! You're knackered either way really. Convertiing an Aerotop to manual is gonna cost £5000+ (I asked JIC once - they said they stopped investigating once the price got to £5000, so it's at least that), and taking the roof off a hard top is gonna balls up the rigidity. Although I think Scooter's plan does look pretty well thought out - good starting point at any rate I'm just wondering about the US manual Aerotop though.... *ponders*... what would you need for that? Assuming the body shell/chassis is the same for both LHD and RHD cars, that means the pedal box could be fairly easily swapped over (as it's the same body/chassis for both markets and was designed to have it on either side). After that, all you need is a RHD dash...? I wonder if simply convering a LHD car would actually be easier. Dunno about cheaper, as you've got to ship the car over here obviously, but the only labour would be moving the pedal box and the dash...? Parts cost would be just the price of a RHD dashboard! £5000 eh , well tell you what you drop me down a TT Aerotop and i'll pop in a manual box and diff etc for £4000, hurry before i change my mind , but i'll need the car for 3-4 days Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 According to JIC all the Euro cars were Aerotops. Surely that can't be right...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Originally posted by dude £5000 eh , well tell you what you drop me down a TT Aerotop and i'll pop in a manual box and diff etc for £4000, hurry before i change my mind , but i'll need the car for 3-4 days Dude:flame Dev God damn it!!!! How has no-one snapped this up?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 is it worth all the trouble? and expense seems like most american cars are aerotops. there is a guy on supraforums with a hardtop and he likes it because its different. not really paid much attention to aerotops i like the smooth lines of the hard top but a 6 speed aerotop in rhd sounds good. just dont understand what all the fuss is over? people like to be different. i would love a fiat 126 bis with supra engine and auto gearbox for drag racing. would be propper mad. and would be fun beating 10 second cars but then i am a bit mad or so people keep saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon F Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 I thought it had already been done. Did Toyota not build a UK 6-speed aerotop demonstrator when the MK4's were launched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Mad , i dont know how they can say that Monkey , i dont see what all the Manual fuss is about , but the offer stands . Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Originally posted by dude Mad , i dont know how they can say that Monkey , i dont see what all the Manual fuss is about , but the offer stands . Dude:flame Dev Inc all the parts? Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Originally posted by Gaz Walker Inc all the parts? Gaz YUP Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Go on ! It's about time someone had the car that we have all been speaking about for ages..... The fabled, legendary, non existant......RHD TT Manual Aerotop ! 4K sounds like a bargain ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Gaz.........you know recently................that bargain sup.............well..............did you?..................you did!....................then maybe you should:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Originally posted by dude YUP Dude:flame Dev Dude, do you realise just what is involved in this conversion? It's not just sticking a getrag box in and adding a clutch pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Originally posted by Thorin Dude, do you realise just what is involved in this conversion? It's not just sticking a getrag box in and adding a clutch pedal. Let alone the sticky backed plastic and washing up bottle! Please list it Thorin - before I let him do something that he'll regret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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