I was wondering what the majority of you guys have...5spd or auto?

I really want a 5spd because it's gonna be my first 5spd car but then I'm very picky about the color and epb is rare with a 5spd/base.

which will be more enjoyable in the long run? but then again you cant go wrong with a lude :X thanks

 

youre gonna be better off in the long run getting a 5 speed. the autos have been known to go out frequently...especially if you run high hp.

 

if u dont buy one soon, ill let u testdrive mine just cuz im so awesome. (pay for gas at least tho -__-) 5spd all the way

 

proud owner of a EBP 5 speed. i love it, and all i can say is definately dont go auto.

 

yeah i mean that sportshifter can be fun ( i pretend im playing that oldschool outrunner game). you can only do so much to an automatic tranny so if your looking to kind of race yor car then go manual.

 

I've got my eye on a 2001 Type SH with 69k....do you guys prefer SH or base?

Also, do you know if they made tanabe hyper medallions for the SH? =/

I've looked but I'm probably overlooking something. Thanks for the help

 

Get a 5 speed. Dnt waste ur time in auto. They make Tanabe for Sh 2. The problem with sh is that u have a ATTS (Active Torque Transfer System) tranny and u can never do a swap (thats if u want to) wo a custom mount because the tranny is different then the base tranny.

 

but do they make the hyper medallion for sH?

 

base 5spd....

 

exhaust upgrades and mod availability isn't the downfall of the SH, its the fact that above roughly 250 whp u have 70lbs of deadweight. u can always just get a muffler shop to run the piping for ur exhaust. judging from u thinking about a low mileage SH, im guessing money is no problem? if thats the case, get a 5spd base and get the mild bolt ons + suspension upgrade.

 

daggglleee the SH is like down at LA, I've decided to say f*ck that lol. I'm kinda leaning towards the auto which has 43.5k :S ...the one on craigs

 

Noooo, no auto

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by inspireAZN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">daggglleee the SH is like down at LA, I've decided to say f*ck that lol. I'm kinda leaning towards the auto which has 43.5k :S ...the one on craigs</TD></TR></TABLE>

Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Unless youre OK with a 16sec car that will eat trannies like a fat kid eats cake!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by inspireAZN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was wondering what the majority of you guys have...5spd or auto?

I really want a 5spd because it's gonna be my first 5spd car but then I'm very picky about the color and epb is rare with a 5spd/base.

which will be more enjoyable in the long run? but then again you cant go wrong with a lude :X thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

5sp. Much more reliable, much more fun, and better gas mileage. Wait, why is this even a question?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by inspireAZN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">daggglleee the SH is like down at LA, I've decided to say f*ck that lol. I'm kinda leaning towards the auto which has 43.5k :S ...the one on craigs</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree with NirVTEC dont ever get a SH unless you want a huge headache!!! ... but even after my headache that comment still hurt... haha

 

i have an automatic, i like it, its fun, i wish i had a 5 spd tho just because i do, id buy what you can find and like color wise, body style wise, but i mean that all can be changed easier than a tranny

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHPrelude00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I agree with NirVTEC dont ever get a SH unless you want a huge headache!!! ... but even after my headache that comment still hurt... haha </TD></TR></TABLE>

What headaches? Ive never had any problems with my SH motor or my Type-S. The only problems you will have is if you ever plan on putting on an LSD or going for insane amount of power. Other than that the SH is a great car.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by :=:NirVTEC:=: &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">base 5spd.... </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Revi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

What headaches? Ive never had any problems with my SH motor or my Type-S. The only problems you will have is if you ever plan on putting on an LSD or going for insane amount of power. Other than that the SH is a great car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

When the SH is pushed to its limits it will shut ATTS down, cause a horrible noise, and usually drop you right into limp mode. My friend used to AutoX one and he had nothing but problems with it. Buying a base 5spd just leaves your options wide open.

 

Dont get the auto. I have an auto with almost 170k miles on it and it is driven hard daily, but it is slooooow.

 

hahah yo simple_sauce i have the same set up on 18s and it is slowww. i can hear my tranny falling apart when i accelerate from a stop. its bad i want to swap a manual tranny into it but its gonna cost money that i dont have.

 

Let him buy the auto. He was thinking just like me. I wanted a 5th gen so bad that I said forget it, the auto will be just as fun as the 5speed. Not only did it fail at that but it failed period. The money I spent swapping to a 5speed I would probably of had a built block by now. Screw Autos. Im forever pissed at Honda for making a POS like that...

 

ProjectBB6- how much did it cost for the full tranny, clutch pedal and extras with the swap? all tohether what was the cost? i have a feeling mine is gonna take a **** soon and i would like to know how much im gonna b spending.

 

All the manual parts was about 1200 shipped. On top of that I bought a ACT clutch kit. I wouldn't recommend throwing a used OEM clutch kit in your car. Something that will probably have to be replaced in a few 1000 miles. You also got to think about labor for install unless you could do it yourself. I would have $2500 at least to be safe.

 

I would go with the base model 5speed. No sense going with an automatic if you plan on modifying the vehicle.