completely agree, so having an auto takes the skill out of it.   
  
like you said who's behind the manual box makes a big difference. 
  
either way, the dash looks nice  
  
Thats what the americans have said so dont know, the z changes faster than you could probably put your clutch in but again it depends. but +1 its looking good.  
  
Jay you wrapped the auto bit do you think it will stay on as if your driving for awhile it gets a fair bit toasty! 
  
I hope so buddy....... it should be ok..... but I will let you know  
  
Rt.......... I basically pulled the vinyl over the cubby..... so it was flush then just flatened the vinyl down over the switch and used a sharp stanley blade