As you know i was thinking of getting my 1990 2.5-16 converted to the manual Getrag transmission. I was always unsure of this because i thought that i would loose originality and the car would be ruined in some way.
Finally i made the decision to goto Team Stadler Motorsport and see Thorsten. I live in London and as you know this is a very very long journey to make! But i knew that no one and i mean no one in the UK would have the skills, expertise and knowledge to this conversion properly.
I have travelled all over the world but strangely i had never visited Germany. My brother came with me and trip was wonderful. The Autobahn is one of the most impressive pieces of engineering i have experienced!
Germany is a very beautiful country and Hann Munden is simply breath taking! I loved every single minute of my time there.
Thorsten and his amazing staff, Alex, Dennis and Jens ‘The Master’ completed the conversion in one day! The level of detail and professionalism was fantastic. I am a perfectionist and an enthusiast and i do not settle for second best. Team Stadler delivered and then some! Everything was taken care of, every small detail.
Jens also solved my KE Jetronic problem which NO ONE has ever been able to solve! Jens is an amazing guy and i was humbled by his knowledge and kindness.
Alex and Dennis were also FIRST CLASS. They worked so very hard, with so much enthusiasm and professionalism!
Finally Thorsten. What can I say, a very very funny guy with a great sense of humour who does his work with much love. Extremely professional, very caring, very honest, and always wanting the very best for his clients. A true gentleman.
The team also checked and adjusted my valve clearances which were not adjusted properly because of bad shims. I hope i got that technical term correct!
My cruise control also works perfectly!
The end result gave me tears of joy literally. Thorsten has given me the car i always wanted.
I will never use anybody else to take care of my car, because i know that no one can match his expertise and attention to detail.
Thankyou my friend for making it happen. I am so so happy like you would not believe.
Also for anyone driving an automatic 16V...You must be crazy! The manual gearbox is absolutely fantastic, fantastic, fantastic!!! Simply out of this world...
Thankyou for reading and here are a few pictures!
Chuus!








