Anti theft devices... I like that.
Hey, If you are determined to dump the manual setup, PLEASE save all the parts specific to it. The pedals, linkage rods, clutch parts, EVERYTHING. This will save you or someone else lots of time and money when converting a car to a stick. I used to think I could save money by buying things a piece at a time. I even bought derelict "easy builder" project cars really cheap. The little parts that are hard to find start to cost alot after a short while.