auto box on 90 series

[lookout_5-0]

i I have just boguht a 97 series 90 starlet 1.3 auto sportif and when i engage drive theres a delay and it feels like a manual in neutral ... then you rev is and all of a sudden it enages

Can You help?

Thanks

[rmsnoel]

I have same car, drive in 2nd. When u start in D your starting in 3rd gear so imagine the car is slipping the clutch to get u moving. I drive everywhere in 2nd. A corolla inlet manifold helped loads with the drivablity as standard the cars way too dead to have a auto box.

If u havnt done it already u must change the gearbox oil which helps loads too.

[rmsnoel]

Think of the gearbox as a 3speed manual with a automatic clutch and it should make sense.

Mine does 0-60 in 10seconds and hits 120mph no problem with the corolla manifold. I get 40mpg with normal daily driving. Best of luck with the car

[lookout_5-0]

Cheers buddy much appreciated