I JUST got an auto stick. Shifting 1 to 2 is not a problem, I have an issue shifting into Reverse. Any ideas for my problem?

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

First thank you for watching and commenting. I really need to make a new video. This was for 1 sub who asked a question. My autostick is a love hate relationship. I've been involved in vitage VWs since 91. I only have driven the manual. Then I bought my autostick from the original owner. I never have been able to feel 100 percent comfortable owning this type of beetle. It has never felt natural to me. The low and high gears. I think VW did a great job on this idea. Did you know it was designed with women in mind? The idea was make it appealing and less intimidating. Unfortunately most have been converted back to manual. By production numbers it's kinda rare. It just never caught on. I still own my 68. Almost 20 years later. I don't think I personally have driven it 50 miles. As far reverse it's press down then it slides to the drivers side. This was also a issue on these. Parts are not to easy to find for the transmission. I do have a few suppliers that still carry parts like seals and others parts. Let me know if you ever can't find parts. I have a few sources. There is also a autostick Facebook group as well. Take care, stay safe. Enjoy the beetle. I have a Facebook page as well. Lots of fellow KZread's inn the group as well. Check it out. It's called Volkswagenplanet. Hope to see you there as well. My goal is to get back in the garage and get " Benny " back on the road. Tribute to my late stepfather. He and my daughter had lots if memories when she was a young child in that car.

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on where to buy autostick related parts suppliers. Stay tuned

@Llampalleq

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Norma... How much did you pay for your auto stick? Thanks for your reply. Greetings from Peru.

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

@@Llampalleq I paid 3500 US back on 2003. Here in the states the autostick is worth less than the manuals. Most have been converted to manuals. VW states they made less than 10 percent overall production from 68 to 77. Thank you for viewing and commenting. The cars are the same parts except for the drivetrain. Parts are almost impossible to find new. Stay safe. Feel free to ask any other questions

@Llampalleq

2 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet I currently live in Lima, Peru. There is one, and apparently, the only one in Peru, that the owner is asking USD 5 thousand, taking the price down from USD 7.8 thousand. I still think is expensive but for its uniqueness maybe it is worth the price. What do you think?

Appreciate the video... however... I think you're making it sound more difficult than it really is. I'm fairly uncoordinated and not a rocket scientist by any stretch... and I've never had an issue with the autostick. Once you're used to it... it's a piece of cake.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

Your correct. I need to redo the video. I had a hard time to get use to second gear on a non autostick would be first( low). It never has felt natural to me. Thanks for commenting. I will.be getting into more in depth on my 68 autostick. I hope to start at the first of the year. My goal is to get my 72 super beetle to a daily driver status first. Are you going to.make videos? Stay tuned and stay safe.

Thanks. You are the one who is confused. It is a simple design and straight forward. Regards

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct. There is a updated video on this topic. Thank you for viewing and commenting.

Absolutely nothing weird or confusing about it. I drove a ‘71 Super Beetle with this transmission from when it was new till 1978. You used “1” almost all the time and shifted to “2” on freeways. That was it. Super simple. And the shift diagram on my car was oriented the same as the standard shift one shown in this video on the left.

@Volkswagenplanet

Жыл бұрын

You are right. I have redone this video since. I haven't posted it. The reason I described it the way I did was personal experience. I have never driven a autostick up to that point. It never felt natural to me. It was a genius idea I think. This should have taken off. The marketing behind it was a great. Given more option to a wider audience. The few women I have met who have driven it said it was the great. Thanks for commenting and commenting. I wish I had been born a decade earlier to enjoy more of the true VW scene. I have a 68 autostick in my garage. Unmolested.. Just have no interest in driving it. It sad that some of the transmission parts are no longer available. I've been stockpiling oem trans parts. One day I will get back in the garage again. Stay safe,

@pcno2832

Жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet There was also a dealer installed automatic clutch called a Saxomat that VW only pushed outside of the USA for reasons I don't understand. I think it was made to be installed on multiple makes of cars.

You forgot to mention that your hand on the shift knob grounds out the circuit and actuates the clutch.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

Your absolutely correct on that. This video is a mess. It was done to answer a question a viewer asked. It needs to be redone. Do you have a autostick? I'm getting ready to do a in depth series on this when the weather gets cooler. I'm in Tampa, FL. Rain and mid 90 temps are not fun to work in. Thank you for commenting. Stay safe out there.

@pjeno007

3 ай бұрын

A hand on a plastic knob doesn't ground anything. If so, all our plastic electrical cords are faulty. lol. - I understood it was the action of putting any pressure on the stick itself, that activated the vacuum thing a ma bob. And when that vacuum element went bad, it was impossible to get it out of neutral into any gear.

My wife just uses 1 and 2 and loves it

@Volkswagenplanet

Жыл бұрын

The autostick was designed for women in mind. VW idea was to eliminate the clutch. It's great to hear she enjoys the car. There are not many autostick left out there. Most have veen converted to manual. The sad thing is autostick is worth less than a manual ( book value). I have a 68 autostick. I haven't put 100 miles on the car since 2003. Just couldn't get use to the high and low. If your new to the VW scene I have a few videos that may help you out if needed. Please feel free to ask any question you may have. A word to the wise about autosticks. If you come across quality parts for the trans or engine seals buy them. The parts are getting harder to find as time goes on. I'm hording parts over here. Stuff like tranmision pan gaskets. Oil pump......... Everything else on the bugs are the same as manuals. I have a list of parts suppliers that carry some parts. If you ever need abd info reach out. Thanks for commenting. As you can see I respond to all comments good or bad.

All the videos I've seen said you start off in first for up to 35-40MPH, and then switch to second...you'd only use L if you're say in a parking lot, or starting up on a steep hill. Also the autostick pattern is more natural to someone who has driven a Porsche 914 or some Japanese cars of that vintage with the following gearshift pattern: R24 135 www.classicshop.porsche.com/medien/pcuk/pictures/zoom/90142401400-schaltknopf-01.jpg

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

That is correct except ( low ) is in 1st gear location in your pic. Then you shift up to first gear, then down to second. I need to redo the video. I have to write it down before I explain it. its not a natural feeling compared to the regular manual. Thank you for watching and commenting. Doing a video half asleep doesn't help either. Stay safe.

Nothing weird about it. Maybe cause my 1st VW was an 68 Autostick. Once you get that reverse is "push down (to the floor), then up and to the left, the rest is just like you were driving a standard from 2nd thru 4th - no problem. The plus with the Autostick: the transmission was set up with different gear ratios, so you could drive around town in Low all day. 2 was for the freeway. But it didn't jerk you around like 1st gear would be doing on a standard. My Autostick was VERY zippy, but probably because I had an excellent VW mechanic who also built drag race buggies. lol. As he 1st described it to me, due to the different gear ratios + specific tire sizes (and surely whatever better engine he thru into it), he said it was "dialed in". And yes, I was a speed demon in it.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 ай бұрын

They are fun like you mention, when they work and tuned properly. Mine was like you described. Just could never get the feel for the autistic. I still have the car. Thanks for the info and commenting. Stay safe my friend.

The Autostick was an option on the beetle and Karmann Ghia from 1968-1975 and the cars were shipped from Germany with the option installed uses a torque converter that has an atf tank under the right fender and is fed by a special 2 part oil pump driven by the engine's oil pump. and a vacuum system with a solenoid control valve hooked to the intake manifold below the carb, a vacuum tank under the left rear fender, and to the clutch servo on the transmission and a warning light in the speedometer if the atf temp is exceeded. as the 1968 autostick was the first to have an IRS with double jointed rear axles while the 1968 manual models still had the early swingaxle rear suspension as bugs 1969 on on the manual models had an irs rear suspension while all mexican bugs up to 2003 had a swingaxle rear suspension. The autostick parts are no longer available means the only way is to convert it to a 4 speed as cars 1968-1970 have no clutch guide tube which must be put in by opening up the frame tunnel, the engine oil pump needs changed, the driveplate changed to a flywheel, the 12v gear the clutch componets, the autostick starter can be used, the intake manifold connection needs capped off, a 1969-1972 or 1973-1979 irs 4 speed transmission, the neutral safety switch wires need bypassed and the shift rod and shifter need changed and the control valve and tanks removed then its converted to a 4 speed. the flex plates are nitorious for breaking on these.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

All your info is correct about the autostick. Parts are still available though. They are not plentiful as regular beetles. Parts suppliers such as airhead.net is a great source. Thank you for sharing the info to others.

@jamesrodgers9524

3 жыл бұрын

You’re not quite there yet. Don’t forget to put a(n) distributor appropriate for the 4sp synchromesh, such a as a 009, & while you’re at it, you should also install a good carb, like a a 34PICT3. Then you’re good to go.

Would have been doable had they kept the same shift pattern of a standard manual. L is for low gear? Just call in first, second and third. Shifting does sound like fun without a clutch.

@Volkswagenplanet

4 жыл бұрын

I think that is why I couldn't figure it out for a long time. Thanks for commenting. Stay safe out there.

@derekobidowski3301

3 жыл бұрын

i used to have a 70 bug the autostick was problems broken flex plates, bad torque converter seal, and the shifter contact wire breaks the constant flexing it endures. as the parts are no longer available i had it converted to manual till the frame tunnel rusted on it than a 68 bug to replace it totaled by a deer in 2020 then now a 1965 bug to replace it

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

@@derekobidowski3301 glad your ok from the deer incident. Glad you still went back to the VW.

@pjeno007

3 ай бұрын

It's called low in part due to different gearing than on a standard manual. You cant drive around in 1st gear all day, but you could drive around in the Low gear on an AutoStick.

The 1st time my buddy drove it, he got it down the street in Low, then came to a halt when he tried to put it into 1st. - Without even being able to see in the cab, I had to yell at him: "TAKE YOUR HAND OFF THE STICK!" lol. As soon as he did, it took off.

Sounds like you really don’t know how to drive a VW with Autostick. You start the car in neutral, release the parking brake, and if you’re planning on moving forward, put it in 1st. Step on the gas and go. You leave it in 1st until you go about 35mph or so, take your foot off the gas, pull the shifter into 2nd and step on the gas again. Get on the freeway or what ever at higher speeds. R is simply for backing up, and L is for climbing steep grades to keep your engine fan speed faster as to not overheat the engine when straining it going up a steep grade. If you choose, drive in 2nd all the time. It’ll just take off slower and take longer to reach city speeds, kind of like GM’s old Powerglide in the 50s and early 60s. It’s not complicated!

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

I respect your comment. The main purpose of the video is driving a manual VW for decades then go to a autostick doesn't feel natural. Not am excuse but I was so tired when making this video that it shouldn't of been posted. It was posted to explain the concept of the autostick from a email. I do have a complete autostick series coming out soon. Thank you for the view and comment. Stay warm, stay safe.

Back in the day a lot of people didn't understand they needed to shift. They'd leave it in 2 full time and wonder why they had no power.... lol! My Dad would get so angry at those people.

@Volkswagenplanet

5 жыл бұрын

That would of been me.

@richardvega9720

5 жыл бұрын

I have a 73 convertible but I have 3 pedals and the autostick is that correct or wtf?

@johnhazel591

5 жыл бұрын

The owner's manual states to always start out in Drive 1. Repeatedly starting out in Drive 2 will damage the transmission.

@johnhazel591

5 жыл бұрын

@@richardvega9720 Some people(very few) have used the manual pedal set to operate the clutch by foot. It is not a difficult modification. It allows you to drive it as a manual. It can be used as a 'fail safe' in case any of the other autostick components fail or need adjusting. It also is 'stall proof' due to the torque converter.

With a new shift coupler, the stick will lean toward the passenger's seat. Then it is a simple matter of just moving the stick forward for drive 1 and straight back for Drive 2. The $10 shift coupler makes it much more enjoyable.

@Volkswagenplanet

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for taken so long to return your response. Are you stating the coupler replaced would change the issue. This is not the same trans a manual. My biggest issue is it does not feel natural to drive and operate. Thanks for the comment and stay tuned my 68 will be back driveable soon.

YAYYYY! I missed the premiere by a few minutes hehe

@Volkswagenplanet

5 жыл бұрын

Still love ya . in a straight way

Fun fact: Possibly in response to VW's promotion of the Autostick, Chevrolet made the "Torque Drive" available on the Nova, Camaro and eventually, Vega, starting in mid-1968 and running through the 1971 model year. It was just a 2 speed Powerglide transmission with the controls for automatic shifts removed, so you had to shift from L to H and back manually but didn't have to work a clutch and it sold for about $50 less than the fully automatic version. That made it similar to the Powerglide and Dynaflow transmissions from the late 1940s and early 1950s. They only sold about 15,000 of these over 3.5 years, so the option was dropped.

@Volkswagenplanet

Жыл бұрын

I did not know that. I know that VW came out with the autostick starting in 68. It was built towards woman. Shift without a clutch. There were several autosticks produced. VW never kept great records. Some say 1 out of every 30 were autosticks through out all the models. Most of these were discarded. It never took off. Parts have always been a challenge with these cars. This car has so much personal memories for me. My step father took my daughter for rides when she was around 3 years old. I've had it since 2001. I think I may have put 15 miles on it total. I really need to restore it. It deserves it. Thank you for commenting. It really means a lot to me. Stay tuned you just may see new videos on this starting in the summer. Stay warm, stay safe.

UGH!!! I think I would really hate that. Great video, thanks.

@Volkswagenplanet

5 жыл бұрын

I bought that car in 03. I put less than 5 miles on that car in the first three years of ownership. I had full coverage from Geico on it. It was expensive ownership per mile. My stepfather grabbed the keys one day and he loved. He is the nain reason why I have kept the car. R.I.P. JOHN B.

Low gear is not used in normal driving in the semi-auto VW. It is a very low gear that you cant drive more then 15mph in. You should start off in 1 and shift to 2 lifting off gas pedal during shifting.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

Lately I've been leaving it in 2nd gear til about 35. You are correct though on your statement. A new updated video is coming soon. Thanks for the comment.

Sorry, you made it all so confusing. I saw one short video and it was very clear. That guy said start at N and start engine. Start at 1. Upon reaching 35-40mkph, one may shift to 2. One may shift back to 1 if he approaches a corner, slow down or a stop. He said one may stay at 2 all the time regardless speed. And that’s it.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

The basis of the video is its not a natural feel to drive one of these. You are correct about driving it that way. Once your behind the wheel, you will understand. Thanks for viewing and the comment. Stay safe. Im actually restoring this car. More on autosticks soon.

@georgeduncan3

2 жыл бұрын

My god you made an auto stick the most confusing to drive I have never used low to start always 1st in town and 2nd on the highway

I dont understand why he keeps switching to say how it would be in a normal car. Just say ude the low for vety slow start. Use first ti go up to 40 and then shift to 2nd. When you take the fiit off the gas is when the clutch engages or when you put pressure on the stick is my question. Also is it a tirque converter or is there something else engaging and disengaging the clutch? Im thinking of getting a autostick for a rebuild but i want to understand how it works compared to a new electric semi auto like in a smart car that used a motor to engage and disengage the clutch

@Volkswagenplanet

5 ай бұрын

Yes, there is a torque converter. Takes ATF. YES soon as you tale your foot off the gas to shift. The major downfall is parts availability. O have a few companies that still offer some parts. You have to be advised that you cant build a bigger engine. There are a few major differences in the engines internally. If you need parts, i would suggest The Samba. They seem to have used parts most of the time. Besides the engine and trans the rest of the car is the exact same. There is a few different sheet metal pieces in the engine compartment. This is why you see most of the autosticks have been swapped to mamuals. Feel free to ask any questions. Stay safe, stay warm. God Bless

I wonder how many would take the manual transmission or the auto stick now.

@Volkswagenplanet

4 жыл бұрын

Probally the same. I own both. The autostick is like toyota Prius. I love the idea if the autostick. I'm still not really to comfortable driving it. I wish the autostick parts were more readily avaible and cheaper in price. You would also think that less than 5 percent of BEETLES were autostick they would be worth more. Sad to report the opposite. Thanks for stopping and viewing. Stay safe, stay warm. - HAPPY HOLIDAYS- - MERRY CHRISTMAS- TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Does anyone have a spare VW automatic padded dash ashtray cover, mine went missing.

I wish I could find a Beetle with auto shift, either a sunroof model or convertible, in reasonable condition. I would buy it in a heartbeat. One thing though: I viewed two YT vids which teach one how to drive a regular stick shift. Both vids made manual shifting quite complicated from what I saw. A pity! I think I could master a manual with time, patience and rhythm, if you know what I mean. It's just perfecting that rhythm of going at it with clutch and gear shift until it becomes second nature, without thinking about it. I was told once that driving a manual Bug is VERY essy to learn and drive with. Is that true, readers? What's your spin on this theory? Please inform. Thanks.🤔 ♐

@Volkswagenplanet

Жыл бұрын

You are correct about driving a manual shift. I've been driving VWs since the 90s. I can shift without using the clutch. Its rhythm like you mentioned. My issue is this about the autostick. I don't want to confuse you. With a manual you have 1-4 gears. You start 1st gear( top and drivers side, location). Then shift straight down to second. Then up to the middle over to the passenger side ( 3rd gear). Then straight down to 4th gear. This is standard around the world. Now the autostick. The normal position 1 st gear on a manual is what is a gear you can stay in around town driving without shifting. I think it goes up to 35 mph. The 2nd gear on a manual is called low on a autostick. Then you rev the car like normal to pick up speed. Then you let off the gas to lower the rpm then you shift to 3rd gear location on a manual. On a autostick it's called high gear. Now on a autostick there is no clutch pedal to press in to change gears. Its not difficult. It just doesn't feel comfortable like you mentioned. It almost feels like your missing something. VW created the autostick back in the day to appeal to women drivers. They had a hard time driving manuals. Automatic transmissions cost a lot more to build. The autostick is close in size as the manual transmission. It was a win, win for VW. Here in the states it never really caught on. VW really didnt keep statistics like the other manufacturers did. It is believed that 1 out of every 18- 20 cars built after 67 were autostick. Over the years the transmissions and engines were swapped back to manuals. The engine is different as well. Just wasn't capable of building bigger engines as well. Parts are getting harder and harder to find for the autostick transmissions as well. Even the aftermarket is scarce. Most of the time you have to buy used parts. It comes to a point where you just move on. Even though there are less built. They are worth less in value. I have a 68 autostick. I bought it from the original owner in 2003. I don't think I put 200 miles on it since I bought it. Spent thousands on parts. Its been in my garage since torn apart from a restoration job I never finished. If it wasn't for the sentimental value, the car would of been gone years ago. Hope this info helps. If you know what to look for you would be surprised how many you can find changed over for sale. It's not to difficult to change them back either. Thank you for watching and commenting. Stay safe.

@AladdinSaneNYC

Жыл бұрын

A thousand thanks for your reply. It's not often that someone will take the time to respond with many details as you have to my initial input here in YT. I appreciate it more than you know. I only wish I can find a Bug in reasonable shape to practice the "rhythm" I referred to before. Sorry to ramble on. Peace to you and yours, friend! 🙏♐

@Volkswagenplanet

Жыл бұрын

@@AladdinSaneNYC it's the least I could do is respond. I thank you for the view. Feel free to reach out again. Take care my friend

My old ghia had an auto stick... I never used L. Just 1 to eventually 2

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

It's a very un- natural transmission. I hope to be restoring my 68 in 2022. I didn't know there were autostick ghias. Thanks for the info. Did you convert it to manual. Happy Holidays.

@josephfriedrich9792

2 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet very nice! Always a fun time. Yup my old one did, and another I'm looking at has one. But I'm planning on the swap. Did you on your beetle?

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

@@josephfriedrich9792 no, I have not covered it, nor will I. I bought it from the original owner in 2003. I tried several times to try and get use to shifting, but it never felt natural. I paid full coverage ins on it for 3 years. Put less than 5 miles total on it. One day my step father ( R.I.P) asked for the keys one day. Next thing I know my daughter ( age 4) is in the passenger seat going down the street in the beetle. They would go and get ice cream all the time. Then about 2008 ish I decided to restore the car. It's still in pieces in the garage today. I have a few videos on it on my channel. It's a 68. First year. Can't get rid of the car. Way too much sentimental value. I had 3 other beetles since then. I just got rid of them to stay focused on the 68. Hopefully next year will be the year

Can the autostick cruise at 75 mph on the highway? If not, can it be modified to do so without damaging the torque converter?

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

You have to remember the autostick was a 1500 cc. engine at least 68 and 69 that I know about. That being said can it get to 75mph , yes. That would be around its top speed. It would be turning alot of rpm. The second part of your question I don't know of any tech articles or anybody who has done this type of upgrade. I'm sure a transmission shop could change the gear ratio. Unfortunately the autostick was not loved by many. There were not alot produced either as compared to the manual. That being said alot were converted to manuals. The next question would have you ever driven a autostick? If not, they are the same as a manual , but when you rev the engine up.to shift gears there is no clutch. This transmission I believe is a 3 speed compared to a 4 in the manual. The autostick was great for downtown type driving. You could stay in low gear til about 35. Hope this answered your question. Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope to.have a series on the autostick soon. Stay safe

@DailyPatinaBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet Thank you for the thorough and prompt response. I'm looking forward to your series. I just subbed to your channel.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

@@DailyPatinaBeetle thank you for the support. Do you have a autostick? What year?

@DailyPatinaBeetle

3 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet 1968

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

@@DailyPatinaBeetle same as mine. That's great. If your on Facebook, check out our VW GROUP PAGE AS WELL. There are quite a few other youtubers in the group. It's called" Volkswagenplanet '. Sane as KZread and all other social media platforms. Hope to see you there.

For someone who loves Manual transmission, would I enjoy a Karmann Ghia Autostick shift? I found one and very hesitant to get it.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

Why are you hesitant for?

@lidod6365

3 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet afraid I'll spend $16K on something that I wont enjoy. I like manual transmission, and it's part of enjoying an old car, plus afraid if anything goes wrong it'll be hard to fix since it's rare. It'll be my everyday car.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

Let me know why you feel that way. I can give you a answer

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

@@lidod6365 here is the truth about them. They are reliable. I don't recommend doing any upgrades to the motor. You do they are rare. Less than 10 percent were autosticks. Even though no exact number is available. Did you know the autostick version is worth 20 percent less in value. You could always change the engine and transmission out for a manual trans and a regular motor

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

@@lidod6365 parts are getting a little harder to find also ask yourself this. Am I buying the can to keep stock or to modify it

Praise the Lord. I have a 2001 Volkswagen New beetle 5 speed how do you shift into the fifth gear I've tried and I keep going up to the third

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

Thats great news. I had a 03 vert a few years ago. They are fun cars to drive. Stay safe.

@UpToSpeedOnJaguar

2 жыл бұрын

5th is really far away compared to all the other gears. Gotta really push it over to the right before pushing up. If you're getting the sensation like you hitting a wall before going all the way up onto 5th, you need to replace your bushings in the shifter.

The only way I can see this being a problem is if one had access to both an Autostick and a manual version of the car and had to adjust to the different shift patterns. The most important other disadvantage would be any sacrifice in acceleration involved. If the torque converter makes up for the lack of 4 speeds, I don't see much of a downside. And what about L? Is that just for jackrabbit starts and for when you need a lot of engine braking? I could live with either in most conditions, but on really icy surfaces with the car in danger of sliding to one side or the other, having to use a clutch can be dangerous.

@Volkswagenplanet

Жыл бұрын

It has never felt natural like shifting a manual. Thanks for commenting

During the years that the autostick was available(68-76 for Beetles and Super Beetles and 68-73 for Karmann Ghia's) about 10% of U.S.A. sales were autostick. Now, only about 3% percent exist. It seems that the autostick became even less popular as time went on. Less than 1% of Super Beetles are currently autostick. The rumor that autosticks are worth less than standards can be seen to be false here: www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?submit=yes&keywords=autostick&type=both&stype=all&username=&yearfrom=1968&yearto=1976&pricefrom=&priceto=&model%5B%5D=§ion%5B%5D=3§ion%5B%5D=13&wanted=show&zip=&zipdist=0&state%5B%5D=&usaregion=&country=&sort=date&sort_order=DESC&submitButton=Search In the past year, I have only seen two VW autosticks for sale. I want a 73-75 Super with autostick in or near Phoenix, AZ. There is one for sale in Chandler, AZ but it is pretty much a basket case.

@Volkswagenplanet

4 жыл бұрын

I think they are going to explode fast when they do catch on. I have a 68 with 86k in it. All original, straight from the original family back in 01. You also need to to think how many were switched to manuals. I know everyone will say after 50 years still have not gained in value. I have to believe in the rarity like you said. I would say 1 % are still intact. I'm looking for a set of ATF resivor clamps. They hold the tanks to the mounts under rear fender. I've been checking samba, ebay, dub barn with no luck so far. I can find all the other parts new from suppliers. Thanks for all the info. Thanks for commenting. Stay tuned more autostick videos coming soon.

@johnhazel591

4 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet All original is extremely rare. Most autosticks have the wrong carb, wrong distributor, and incorrect vacuum hose routing.

@Volkswagenplanet

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnhazel591 mine even has the assembly line marks and codes stamped on the back of shroud.

@tomcannata346

4 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet I have the original window sticker price, and the original build sheet in German of course, it has original paint......body is a 8of 10, with 84K original miles.for sale ! Tuckcan@yahoo.com (pics available)

Terribly explained. But GM did have a similar transmission like this. "Torque Drive" A manually shifted 2 speed "clutchless" tramnsmission. More of a manual than an automatic.

@Volkswagenplanet

4 жыл бұрын

Your correct, I have a updated video to replace this one. These are strange charecters in deed. Never understood the term autostick when you still going through the same motion as a manual. Just not engaging the clutch pedal. Thanks for commenting and leaving feedback instead of just a thumbs down. Most just hide behind the screen and leave no reason. If you ever get a chance to drive one you will see how un natural it really does feel. Take care, stay warm, stay safe.

@brentboswell1294

3 жыл бұрын

Chrysler had a semi-automatic in the late 1940's/early 1950's that required a clutch pedal...you only used the clutch at stops until the transmission fluid warmed to operating temperature. But the shifting was all automatic!

@jamesrodgers9524

3 жыл бұрын

You’re thinking of the Powerglide 2sp. transmission. GM made this transmission from 1950 through 1973.

@kirwankars8597

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesrodgers9524 wrong. Look up the Torque Drive transmission from GM. Early 70s. It's NOT a Powerglide

Just on, and on, and on......sheesh...

I just found out there were less than 5 percent made from 68 and up

@Volkswagenplanet

5 жыл бұрын

IM NOT SURE WHAT THE TOTAL WAS. I KNOW THAT THE AUTOSTICK SHOULD BE WORTH MORE. THANKS FOR COMMENTING

@jamesrodgers9524

3 жыл бұрын

Roughly 10% of Volkswagen Beetles and Ghias imported to the US between 1968 and 1976 were autosticks. Source: Volkswagen of America.

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesrodgers9524 you are correct. Rumor has it there are no official numbers. Thanks for commenting. Stay safe

Im more confused after watching this video... uff !

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

Your right its confusing. Not going to lie. Thank you for commenting. It will.be remade. Stay safe.

@thedieselguy

3 жыл бұрын

Mee too 🤣

Here is another page from an owner's manual for the autostick: www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/73owners/19.jpg

Please take no offense, but I have had both models for 10+ years, and you confused me pretty badly. The 4-speed is straightforward and need not be compared to the auto stick. it's easy, ignore Low gear unless you are on a steep hill or rough driveway. otherwise, start in first, accelerate to 35-40 MPH, and release the throttle to shift to 2nd. then drive it like you stole it.

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

No offense taken. I need to redo the video. I have it done already. Just need to edit. Thanks for commenting. Stay safe

Omg! Thanks but jesus christ! Spit it out already!

@Volkswagenplanet

6 ай бұрын

Your right. I need to post the new revised video on the autostick.

Seems simple enough

@Volkswagenplanet

5 жыл бұрын

You would be surprised. Its a whole new breed. Its like no other standard I ever driven. Thank you for the comment. Are you thinking of getting one? Happy Holidays to you and your family.

@purestress2597

5 жыл бұрын

I bet it is pretty different, and yeah. I'm considering one out of frugality. Happy holidays!

@Volkswagenplanet

5 жыл бұрын

@@purestress2597 Just to give you a heads up about autostick. Parts are not readily available for the autostick transmission. The rest of the beetle is the same. Alot of people have discarded the transmissions. I would suggest to keep your eyes open for good quality used parts. You will need trans servo, flexplate, fluid resivor. Not alot of info out there on the topic either. If you have any questions I'm here to help you.

@johnhazel591

5 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet thesamba.com and vwar.org are great resources. Many experts on those sites.

The Autostick is really just a 3-speed manual transmission that doesn't need a clutch.

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

Correct. It's just letting off the gas, then shift. Thanks for commenting. Stay safe.

@marvinthemaniac7698

2 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet you're welcome, classic Volkswagens are appealing to everyone, even people who aren't passionate about cars.

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

@@marvinthemaniac7698 so very true

@marvinthemaniac7698

2 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet I always wanted to own one, even though my all time favorite car is the Land Rover Defender.

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

@@marvinthemaniac7698 they are unique to own. I've probably have owned around 50 or so. Only 1 autostick which I really hope to get back doing videos again when I get time. I bought it from the original owner back in 03. It's been torn apart in the garage since 2010.

Just get the normal stick shift car with the clutch

@Volkswagenplanet

5 жыл бұрын

I have both. The reason I have the autostick is it was my step fathers car( R.I.P). Its hard to get rid of somthing like that. Too many memories with him and my daughter when she was growing up. Sixteen years later and getting ripped off by 2 bodyshops to restore it. Still sits in the garage. Should be more videos on this car being restored in the near future. Thanks for commenting.

@georgezoitakis

5 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet agree it has sentimental value to you and it is ok better than new automatics

@markcollier3737

4 жыл бұрын

What if you are an Amputee and love vw bugs this is great can still drive and enjoy vws

@Volkswagenplanet

4 жыл бұрын

@@markcollier3737 that is a great question. The autostick could be driven with hand cobtrols on the gas and break pedals. There is no clutch pedal. Just rev up and let off the gas shift. Thier is even shift points on the autostick speedo along the outside of the MPH. The only hard part I don't know how to overcome would be shifting the stick shift. The aircooled beetle was never offered in a full auto version. The type 3 sqareback, notch, fastback was a option or baywindow bus. Hope this info helps to answer your question. Thank you for the comment. More on the autostick coming soon.

@georgezoitakis

4 жыл бұрын

@@markcollier3737 totally agree with you

Wanna sell that autostick ashtray?

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

Can't do that. Car is in progress of being restored. Thank you for watching and commenting. Take care, stay safe.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

I might know where I can get one for you. If I don't message you back in a few days, message me back.

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

No , he doesn't have the car anymore. Sorry about that

uh?

@Volkswagenplanet

4 жыл бұрын

I know it not a good video. I have a replacement video coming real soon. I appreciate the comment. Instead of hiding behind a thumbs down. Do you own a autostick?

Should have just been 1 2 3

@Volkswagenplanet

3 жыл бұрын

Your correct. I need to redo the video. 1st gear is called low. When you shift into second gear normal (second gear area ) its called high 1. This gear is used in city driving. I think the speedo is up to 35. You can stay in this gear at all times without shifting. Then 3rd ( high 2nd) and 4th ( high 3rd ) is more for highway speeds. Its not that hard. The correct terms are more confusing. I really need to redo the video over. I was so tired and was sick when I made the video. Thank you for watching and commenting. Stay safe. I really hope to start making videos again. Take care.

Built for women, WTF we're in 2019 mate, not 70's.

@Volkswagenplanet

5 жыл бұрын

That was vw main target group. Back in rhe day women didnt drive manual shift cars. At this time vw made no true automatics either. Not the 70s , this is a 68. The first year it was offered. Just kidding about the WTF 70s comment. I don't know if you have driven one of these. Your feet and shift points dont feel normal. I'm hoping to get the autostick put back togther as early as this month. I will make move in car videos. I bought this car in 2003. The first 2 years I owned it I put 11 miles on hit. I hated this car. My stepfather grabved the keys one day and taught himself how to drive this car. He would take my daughter for rides on a daily after daycare. My stepfather passed away fathers day weekend the same year. I took the car to a known local bodyshop. The car sat over a year no work done at all to it. Lost about 2 grand. Had it towed to another shop same thing. This time the billed me for parts they could not produce. That was 2500 lost. Now 16 years later im about to tackle it myself. Motor is already. I've lost and orderd the parts a few times over the years. I was on my way to the garage to start getting organized to start putting it back togther. I hope this helps with understanding about the autostick. I would say I could answer any additional questions you may have if any. Comments from people like yourself gets me motivated to want to get it back on the road. Sorry the response was so long. Stay tuned and thank you. - KEEP DUBBING -

@Thomica1

5 жыл бұрын

This is about a 70s car, not a 2019

@BadDriversOfAugustaGeorgia

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thomica1 Guido got triggered!

(For reverse:) "...And then you go back to 2nd...." No ya don't. That doesn't make sense. You go to reverse gear for reverse gear.

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

Correct. This video will.be redone. Thank you for commentating. Stay safe.

@HelloKittyFanMan.

2 жыл бұрын

@@Volkswagenplanet: Oh, OK. And then when that one is up, you will effectively replace this one with it by deleting this one?

I rarely use Low gear in day to day driving. Way too much useless info...

Yes, I agree what a waste of time ,

@Volkswagenplanet

4 жыл бұрын

These cars just don't feel the same as manuals do. I will be redoing this video in a few months. Thank you for commenting.

This guy obviously never read the Volkswagen manual and doesn't know what he's talking about don't take his advice normally you only use first and second gear low gear only for starting on steep hills this car is slower if you shift low to second then if you start out in first and then shift to second you can go to a higher RPM in first then you can in low the idea is you drive the car and only have to make one shift first to second it's like a two-speed automatic if you go low to second it's like going from first to Fourth in a four-speed.

@Volkswagenplanet

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting. Yes , I have read the manual about how to drive a auto stick. There is a different version owners manual for this topic. Most don't realize that as well. Yes your explanation is correct. When I made this video it was explaining the shift pattern being different on the ashtrays. I did make another video on the topic, need to edit it. The real.lesson is I should have replaced the video. Your comment will be read by many. Thank you for helping the community out as well. Take care, stay safe. Thank you for commenting

Clutch servo vacuum solenoide automatic control valve L-1-2-n-R

@derekobidowski3301

3 жыл бұрын

Yep a control valve solenoid but the O ring kit and air filter are no longer available as well as the shifter contacts, the torque converter seal, flexplate which breaks, but the clutch servo parts are still available. i had a 70 bug was faced with that which i had to convert to 4 speed

@Volkswagenplanet

2 жыл бұрын

@@derekobidowski3301 I've seen BUGCITY seems to have the seal kits. Thanks for commenting.