Manual conversion checklist

[AlexCim]

ska, care to merge the threads?

[Ska]

Why? Both this thread and the DYI Manual Conversion thread, (Both on SDU & SAU) Are in the list of threads thread.

Niether of them will die, they will still be easily available via the sticky thread or by searching.

I think both threads are unique, this one is a list and has part numbers and the like, and the dyi actually has it being done....?

PM Me if you want them merged, If I get a big responce then I'll do it

[darrinspencer]

Just had a thought when doing the conversion or if you are replacing the clutch if your car is already a manual.

Preventive maintenace

Inspect and change the real main seal on the crank shaft

Much easier to do now with the gearbox out

[Terminal]

Well i kind of started my manual conversion today. my handbrake (footbrake) turned out to have a tired spring, so it doesn't release anymore. Marc2 kindly removed it from my car, and so i began to install a regular handbrake tonight. i have the bracket (pictured) but have yet to figure out how it installs. there are 2 bolt tacked onto the transmission tunnel that hold in some sort of gravity assembly (purhaps air bag sensor?) and these match 2 bolts coming from my bracket. if anyone has used this bracket (from S2 RS4-S) can you tell me how you installed it? i hope it doesn't involve too much cutting.

anywho, i need to undo this other assembly piece at the back of the tunnel to detach the old handbrake cable and attach the new one, but it appears the bolts have a security bit on them. has anyone had to deal with these bits yet, and if so, how? i'm stumped.

anywho, i need this repaired by the weekend because i'm doing a defensive driving course and i'm pretty sure i'll need a handbrake.

[CruiseLiner]

the special bolt needs a torx set of allen key type things, i dont remember the exact size they are but they can be undone with multigrips if u have too or go buy a set of torq (or torx) keys i cant think of the exact name but its something like that.

Edited August 2, 2006 by CruiseLiner

[darrinspencer]

Terminal

Can you explain what that bracket is

Where is that suppose to mount?

Does it hold the new R33 handbrake lever?

no one has shown or mentioned that before

[GoldZilla]

Not sure if these photos will help, Andrew, but here goes:

From the rear seat:

G-sensor for the ATTESA:

...and again from the front driver's seat (with the console off):

It's right here:

The airbag computer (which is held down by those TORX bolts you mentioned):

And a few pics of the handbrake mount...

from the passenger's side:

from the back again:

and from the driver's side:

[Terminal]

thanks guys. tha bracket is the RS4-S handbrake bracket for attaching the handbrake to. i see how i have to do it now, thanks Nick. i have too much on my bracket and i'll have to cut some of the welds. at least i know i'm not an idiot, i had it set up exactly how you did, but i need to get under the airbag sensor with the torx bolts so i can attach the new handbrake cable, i don't think you can get it out without getting underneath it.

now all i need is a mate with a welder.

thanks guys, i'll let you know how i go today.

[Terminal]

just thought i'd dig up an old thread. i started installing my clutch pedal today. make sure, if you order the stagea RS-FOUR S pedal and bracket, that you also get the spring and bolt that go with it. i didn't do this, but luckily i had an R33 clutch pedal and bracket lying around. these are almost identical units, except the R33 only has one top bolt hole, where as the stagea has 2 that line up with threads already installed in the firewall.

I also needed a 32mm (1 1/4") hole bit to cut out for the master cylinder. the hole is already cut into the acoustic padding, and there is a cast circle for where the hole goes. nissan did everything for this manual except put the bloody thing in the series 1...

[mcnamg]

terminal would you say that the conversion so far has been easy?

As in not too difficult for someone to do at home up to a point and then get a workshop with a hoist to put the box in. (Unless you are lucky enough to have a hoist) I would like to do this myself but want to make sure I am not in over my head

[Terminal]

yeah getting the part in is pretty easy. the handbrake was pretty simple to change, then installing the centre console is a breeze. i'll have to take it out when the gearbox goes in but apart from that it was easy. the clutch pedal needs a bit of mucking around, but i don't think it'll be too hard to finish on stands. the brake pedal needs to be changed, which means removing and replacing the pedal with a thinner manual one. apart from that there's not much else i can do, i;m getting it installed at a mechanics as i don't have the time to do it, and i don't want to wreck the car trying to do it.

[qikstag]

Has anyone tried to use a nissan cefiro wagon centre consol? Looked at one the other day and i reckon it could just fit

[Terminal]

i would say it's almost the same price/availability as the stagea. i can't say i've ever seen a cefiro wagon in australia.

[mcnamg]

is the wagon one the same as the sedan console?

and also what model cefiro are you referring to?

[Ska]

is the wagon one the same as the sedan console?

and also what model cefiro are you referring to?

The A32?

[Terminal]

oooh, the maxima wagon, hehe.

i doubt that console would fit perfectly. better off getting the stagea RS Four - S ones.

[madwag]

Just digging up an old thread here,

I have a 98 series 2 RS V meaning its just rear wheel drive.

I'm wondering if the manual conversion will be as hard and whether i'll need such specific parts such as - clutch pedal assembly, and pedal box.

Could i basically use pedal box, manual gear box, hand brake assembly, drive shaft etc all out of a rear drive gtst r33 skyline?

i was thinking about just buying a wreck from an auctions and parting it out using all the bits i need for my conversion

Cheers

Edited September 18, 2011 by madwag

[FawDawz]

heaps of great info.

Has anyone done a manual 2wd conversion on an rs4?

Using even a 32 box with a push type clutch. Main issue i am thinking is the lengths for rear driveshaft.

Any help is great. churrs