Automatic Transmission Conversion?

[dfastr]

I know this may sound like sacrilege, but does anyone know of a shop with experience converting a TypeR to an automatic transmission?

I frickin love my CTR, but I'm losing the ability to operate the stick-shift due to ALS.. A conversion like this would help me keep driving it a while longer.

Thanks for any input!
-DFASTR

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[akadic]

Sorry to hear about the ALS

A few things you should consider:

• Which transmissions physically fit?
  • Honda Accord 10AT?
• Cost
  • I can't imagine the Accord or the new TLX transmissions to be cheap
  • Labor will likely be a monster as well
• When it is time to sell/trade in
  • It would personally turn me off as "something is wrong with this car" when looking to buy a CTR

 

[NapalmEnema]

I know this may sound like sacrilege, but does anyone know of a shop with experience converting a TypeR to an automatic transmission?

I frickin love my CTR, but I'm losing the ability to operate the stick-shift due to ALS.. A conversion like this would help me keep driving it a while longer.

Thanks for any input!
-DFASTR

Anything is possible, I'd engage with a speed shop in your area that specializes in Honda / Type R's and see what's possible.

Enjoy it my friend for as long as you can.

 

[02SilverSiHB]

dang that sucks man. I don't think the cost would be worth it. I know this won't make much sense, but that new Acura TLX Type S is supposed to be a turbo'd 6 cyl...that would be pretty sick to have! I think it's auto maybe?

But yeah, maybe just trade in for the Accord 2.0T

 

[Deleted User 1886347]

I’m really sorry to hear about your ALS. I hope that you can keep it at bay.

As for your car, the conversion wouldn’t be worth it. The cost not only would be astronomical, the car would lose a lot of value, but could potentially be near impossible unless you had serious dough to invest into the project. And you might be without your car for a long time and you would have to arrange alternate transportation for a long time.

I think your best alternative is to trade in (or sell private) and pick up an Accord Sport/Touring 2.0 with the 10AT. Or maybe a TLX with the SH-AWD/V6 or the 2.4.

Regardless the outcome with the car, take care of yourself. Keep up the fight

 

[GraphiteAZ]

If you have the cash, anything can be done.

Or just buy the accord with the 2.0T and an auto.

 

[VinRRR]

I don’t think the cost of conversion will be worth it man. Not to mention you don’t know if it is going to be reliable trying to retrofit a transmission into the Type R. At that cost, maybe just get an S3, M2 or something with DCT.

 

[Byron Sexton]

Yeah as others have said im worry about your ALS . I am hearing great things about the TLS Type S, hopefully that will be automatic. You can have some Fun, keep the reliability and some added luxury as well. Stay strong

 

[NoelPR]

Sell the type r. Get another car with an automatic.
There are plenty of great ones out there.

Thank me later.

 

[ez12a]

trade it in for the tlx type s when it comes!

 

[dfastr]

Hi everyone,
Thanks for all the kind words! I got my CTR just barely over a year ago so I'm still pretty attached to it, but I think the consensus here is good advice... I'll take a look at the TLS Type S! I've also seen the 2.0T in action and it def has some pep... I did test drive the M3 not long ago and it felt ridiculously boring compared to my R

 

[dwag0588]

If you want a hatch and need automatic, it’s hard to go wrong with a Golf R DSG. They look sedate, but they are crazy quick with a tune and a decent set of tires.

 

[NapalmEnema]

Hi everyone,
Thanks for all the kind words! I got my CTR just barely over a year ago so I'm still pretty attached to it, but I think the consensus here is good advice... I'll take a look at the TLS Type S! I've also seen the 2.0T in action and it def has some pep... I did test drive the M3 not long ago and it felt ridiculously boring compared to my R

Could also go a bit different - I love my dual clutch auto in my M2 - I'd recommend looking for a 2017 used with that transmission, the engine sounds a LOT better than the current model and is a very reliable and fun car (and fast).

 

[davemarco]

Hi everyone,
Thanks for all the kind words! I got my CTR just barely over a year ago so I'm still pretty attached to it, but I think the consensus here is good advice... I'll take a look at the TLS Type S! I've also seen the 2.0T in action and it def has some pep... I did test drive the M3 not long ago and it felt ridiculously boring compared to my R

The Mk3 Audi TT RS sounds sublime, has 400 hp, AWD, and is one of the last coupe sports cars out there. It also comes with a DCT.

 

[hobby-man]

I don't have anything else to add to this thread other than saying I'm really sorry about your situation and hope you find something that works for you. All the best.

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