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575 transmission swap, F1 replaced with Manual 6-Speed

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by toggie, Aug 14, 2016.

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  1. dsd

    dsd F1 Rookie
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    Kudos for doing this.

    I suspect the the "value" of the car did not really change much, I'd point to Daytona Conversion Spyders as an example, but its desirability has :)

    I just need to find someone to convert my 3 pedal to F1.
    Best,
    dsd
     
  2. wildegroot

    wildegroot Formula 3
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    Well, I just happen to have all the parts you would need :)
     
  3. rmani

    rmani F1 Veteran
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    Good to know. Maybe ill still own a 599 yet
     
  4. stefano1810

    stefano1810 Rookie

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    Hi do you still doing those changes? I'm looking to do it in my 575, can you let me know if you still in the market or if you have any suggestions?
    Thank you
     
  5. Ferrari55whoa

    Ferrari55whoa F1 Rookie
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    Stefano - that shop has done quite a few 575 conversions - many recently.
     
  6. ken qv

    ken qv Formula 3

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    Any of these I have seen always have issues.. not sure of the shop specific to each though.. proceed with caution.
     
  7. wildegroot

    wildegroot Formula 3
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    Well, by now we've converted eight 575s, a 612, a 456, a 430 and three 599s. None of them have issues. They all look, operate and drive like they came from the factory that way. One client had us convert his 599 and then his 575. We also serviced his 550. Yes, we are still doing gated manual-shift conversions and you are welcome to come to our shop and see the results.
     
  8. ewright

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    #33 ewright, Feb 13, 2023
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    I’ve done my due diligence and have only heard good things about the cars that Wil has converted.

    With that being said, there are other shops (some quite popular) with mixed reviews.
     
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  9. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Nice to have someone do the conversion who is also a master mechanic.
     
  10. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    And deliver a truly finished product as opposed to many I have seen done.
     
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  11. wildegroot

    wildegroot Formula 3
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    Thank you for the positive words gentlemen! We try real hard.
     
  12. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Wish I had either of you here. Just tried to change out the AGM battery in my 575M, and I am not strong enough to pull out the old battery. Guess I am getting old.
     
  13. ewright

    ewright Formula Junior
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    Taz: Abram at Eurosport in Hermitage is a great guy and does very good work, if you decide you want to farm out some of the usual maintenance.
     
  14. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Thanks, I already use Jonathan at German Motors in Nashville. Battery died completely after only 7 years of never being on a charger except while at the shop. If you drive them, they do not need a charger.
     
  15. wildegroot

    wildegroot Formula 3
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    Wish I had either of you here. Just tried to change out the AGM battery in my 575M, and I am not strong enough to pull out the old battery. Guess I am getting old.

    I feel for you Taz. Swapping a battery in a Maranello is no fun.
     
  16. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Wil- Being 5'7" was great for flying older fighters, but not so great for lifting weights.
     
  17. wildegroot

    wildegroot Formula 3
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    The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, isn't it? Every race car I ever owned had to be modified so I could get my 6 foot, 2.5 inches to fit in there.

    So, did you fly F4s? Back in 69/70 I always jealously watched them streak over us, fast and low.
     
  18. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Wil- Mostly F-111s, but also a few sorties in F-4Gs and RF-4Cs. Also flew in the F-16D and F-15D in the backseat since I was a WSO. Some of my large friends that had F-4 back seat time I could not believe they fit. My head was banging the canopy with the seat full down.
     
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  19. wildegroot

    wildegroot Formula 3
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    Cool! I'm still jealous! The Nicest plane I piloted was a Stearman bi-plane.
     
  20. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Now I am jealous. Never flown in a biplane or triplane.
     
  21. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    The Waco float plane used in opening scene of Indiana Jones belonged to a friend. Rode in it a few times. Open cockpit on water is an interesting experience.
     
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  22. chris_columbia

    chris_columbia Formula Junior
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    Wil, you say you converted a 456??? Or was that a typo and you meant a 458?
     

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