Converting smg to manual

 · I began researching and already knew that people had been converting standard M3s from SMG to Manual. The engineering is undeniably clever – the base gearbox is the www.doorway.rus: 5.  · BMW E46 M3 Coupe Manual. Colour Combo: Estriol Blue With Two Tone Black/Grey Interior. I’ve just completed my SMG To Manual Conversion on my E46 M3 Coupe. Pictures Below. I know some of you may think why i’ve done this or which is better. This is not about what is better or who prefers what. For e36, e46 Vehicles with Automatic or SMG transmissions. We perform SMG-Manual conversions in house. Having done this job many times, the process is seamless and turn around time is minimal. We start by removing all electronics + components associated with the SMG system, and Install all parts necessary to control the manual transmission.

Specifically, the SMG bellhousing is missing the spring and detents that give the self centering function to the manual version. Although it can take quite a long time, I would recommend making an effort to find a factory manual transmission bellhousing. I began researching and already knew that people had been converting standard M3s from SMG to Manual. The engineering is undeniably clever – the base gearbox is the same. Location: Florida. #3. , PM. Should be about $1k in parts and between $ for bellhousing machining. Hours vary between shops. One quoted me $7k, who had performed them successfully for a turn key service. Another was $k in labor that hadn't done it before.

4 gush A company in the UK is providing manual conversions for the "While the E46 M3 CSL is the ultimate road car, the SMG system just doesn't. 8 jan Unlike BMW's E60 M5 and E92 M3, the E46's SMG and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other. 30 korr Owners of the lightweight coupe can now swap original SMG automatic for six-speed manual.