Desperate to go auto!!

[yorks]

Sorry Andy i meant the durashift type system i have fitted to a normal manual as a option to Fords durashift,

[pcatterall]

Sorry Andy i meant the durashift type system i have fitted to a normal manual as a option to Fords durashift,

Ahh!! Yorks, we are getting somewhere!! I think that you may have got what I have been searching for!!
We are very keen to replace our existing 1993 80psi auto with something with a bit more power but have found very few autos (all of which ((Durashifts)) had faults!!)
You seem to suggest that there is a 'conversion' which seems to offer the best of both worlds.
Can you supply more information (including frightening me with the cost!!)
I have heard of one conversion where you use the gearstick but the actual clutch operation is done for you but we were really looking for something nearer to full auto operation.
Most gratefull for any info.
Regards

[yorks]

In the past ive used a system called the 'Guido Simplex' what was a vacuum set up it was good but every now and then you had to adjust the brass stops on a cable due to wear and streching. Then i found out about the 'Syncrodrive System' what is all electronic so i had one fitted and was 100% happy with the set up, There was a few teething probs but this was down to the fact the new tranny had just come out, I had the use of the thing for 20,000 mls untill the van was written off. Its all in a box in the garage as the next van will have the same system on. Im not going to have a durashift again as i said before if the thing goes pop theres no back up where as with the Syncrodrive you switch it off and you have the factory manual van.

The Syncrodrive System can be fitted to most makes and model of vehicle. It requires no modification of the original Clutch system. An Infra-red sensor (or button) on the gear knob detects the hand when changing gear and performs the operation of the clutch, totally removing the need to use the left leg. The microprocessor controlled system monitors the vehicle speed, rpm, braking and acceleration, making it virtually impossible to stall. Once fitted the ECU can be set-up by the fitter to accommodate the individuals driving technique. It can even be set into sport mode for high performance race cars. The system can be switched off and driven conventionally.

Hope this helps

[pcatterall]

Thanks Yorks, I think that I have seen this or a similar system.
I guess the down side is that..

1, You still have to think!!
2, You loose the ability to set off on hills (without using the hand brake)
3, There will still be a noticable gear change which willl spill my coffee in my new drinks holder!!

It still sound good though and we will look into it further

Thanks again