I’ve googled and found many threads on the subject for coupes, but none that answer the following question.

So aside from the cost and practicality, is there anything unique to a Cabriolet that would present additional challenges to fitting a 5-speed or 6-speed (from a 993) under one of these? I’m thinking any additional stiffening mechanisms that might be in the way, etc.

 

No , platform is essentially identical cab has some reinforcements in rocker and inner sill , manual conversion is no different and yes six speed will fit, Bert

 

I like my tip because I can no longer operate a MT, but I can certainly imagine that a six speed would be excellent.

 

I did a conversion a couple years ago. The parts list didn't end. The kid on YouTube with minty completely misleads people.

 

Thanks guys. I ended up buying a manual cab. Probably saved myself tens of thousands of dollars and a massive headache……

 

Sorry to hijack, had a question about value. Besides the cost of the conversation, if done right with all the correct parts changed (Gauges etc), does converting a Tip to a manual do anything to the resale value down the road. I am not talking a few thousand, will it drop the value by 10s. I have friend with a Tip C2 and I was considering buying and converting, I probably will never sell but I am curious.

 

I would expect the value to increase with a proper manual conversion. Value would probably land somewhere between a Tip car and a factory manual car.

 

I just converted a rare 93 Amethyst. Took a year to sell. One buyer at my price. May be most buyers were dealers. They didn’t want it.
the conversion took endless parts.
All before covid. Today probably $$$
Tip coupe is what $75,000?
manual coupe $88,000?
Tip cab $49,000
manual cab $60,000 if low miles

 

Manual is worth more. Done properly, I would say the value would go up. Only next to an identical original manual car would you really expect to see a discount - obviously you would choose the original car.. If you're talking about a car with any number of mods, then that originality is out the window anyway.

Subjective, like most things.