i have a 98 Tib that is Auto im really starting to Dis like the Auto do you guys think that it is worth it to switch to a manual tranz or should i do what Im thinking and sell it and get A honda that is a manual because I want to mod my car and im not sure if the Tib is the car for me for modding ..is it worth it ?....oh yea any Idea how much that would cost for the swap?

 

If you take a look around this forum, and look at some of the pics of peoples cars, you will see that an RD tiburon is definately worth fixin' up. I love the fact that not everyone knows what my car is. And that it is different than all the Honduhs out there. Yes parts are easier to get for the other cars but that is part of the fun of owning a rare car. If you want to go the easy route buy a honduh. If you want to be a little different then stick with your tibby. Even though it is auto, it still has one of the best body designs ever. I don't know how much a tranny swap would be, but I would rather have an auto tibby than a 5sp honduh.

 

thanks yea I do like that my car is different and how good they look with rims but I really want a Manual ...and would a moded Tibby keep up with a moded Vtec?

 

I guess it all comes down to what kind of mods each car is running. Oh and driver ability, don't forget that most of the times, it can be the "nut behind the wheel" that is the biggest factor in seeing which car is quicker. Faster how? in a straight line? or around a track? Tibbys handle much better than honduhs, and are much more suited to going around corners than blasting in straight lines.

 

Oh, here is a couple of links for you
http://www.hyundaiperformance.com/forums/t...pic.php?t=18080
http://www.hyundaiperformance.com/forums/t...pic.php?t=21181
http://www.hyundaiperformance.com/forums/t...pic.php?t=30770

It is an interesting subject, no doubt.

 

ok thanks alot im thinking of doin a manual swap

 

yeah just do the swap, you'll learn tons about your car, and even feel that much more satisfaction when you feel like chirping 2nd or even doing a legit burn out. I did the swap. Just make sure you do your homework, I'm here to help, and tons of other guys did it. Its no rare mod anymore. Straight swap, it can be done in a weekend if you prepare right and ask all the questions you can ahead of time. Its the best mod I've ever done and I have about 20,000$ plus into the tib already. What else can I say.

 

oh yeah price, the lowest I've heard of on this swap was 500 bux I believe the average is somewhere around 1000, but if you do what I mentioned before, research places to buy (LOTS OF EM) and make sure you get the right list of thing to look for first. So hope that helps.

 

yeah you can ask yuri or ron about the swap.. yuri will give you all the info you need

 

thanks Umm does he have a screen name and what is his user name or is it yuri? if any of you talk to him could you tell him to im me at Bboynvus or tell him about this thread i would appriciate it