Semi Auto Gearbox.

[munk]

After a week of really painful driving, and a week of driving dire semi auto cars in a search for a less painful alternative to the clio I have come to the conclusion that i will either:

1. Keep the clio and try to find a specialist to convert it to the QS5 box.
2. Buy another smart and put money aside to have the engine rebuilt every 30k.


My other half has told me that she loves my car and feels really comfy driving it, so rather than mess about with dealers who try to screw me etc I think i'll hang on to it.

So my question is:

Can you convert a 2005 1.2 16v manual 5 speed to a semi auto with the aid of a QS5 gearbox from a 2003 1.2 16v clio? Who would have a QS5 box besides renault? How much should i pay for A) the box? B) the labour?

Have just sent an email to http://renault-spare-parts.com/, are these the only people who specialise in renault spares?

Cheers guys. Dave

PS. Thanks to all who helped me when i was asking about tuning, this might help it to become a reality!

 

[Dan@SJM]

the semi auto box in the clios is awful!

 

[munk]

yes... yes i know. But i need a semi auto or a clutchless manual the clutch is so goddamn heavy and i busted a knee a while back.

 

[bmh.01]

As much as you may like it in the end it doesn't suite you anymore. The cost, time and effort needed to put a QS5 box in just isn't worth it. You'll be far better off the end selling up and buying something else.

 

[edde]

DOn't bother with that box as dan said the box is usless. Renaulr have never done any good gearboxes.

Check your car is like other 1.2's they can get heavy which can be fixed by a new clutch at absolute worst or a new cable. A new clutch or a modied lever might be expensive but much cheaper than a auto box swop.

 

[munk]

What do you mean by a modified lever?

 

[munk]

Have seen an auto clutch conversion from the same people that do motorbility conversions- anyone else got any ideas?

 

[edde]

Have seen an auto clutch conversion from the same people that do motorbility conversions- anyone else got any ideas?

Yep someone inquired about having it done onna 172 its an easier option.

What do you mean by a modified lever?

If you look at the clyutch pedal on the clutch you ca see its just a se saw like thing you could make it longer hence lengthen throw.