2004 m3 smg or manual conversion australia

How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. The boot and knob upholstery material is black alcantara. Pov thrashing a 1owner e46 m3 with a beautiful cinnamon interior. You can recoup a good chunk of the cost by selling a good smg pump and gear actuator. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection at.

I bought this car last year, and paid less than it is worth. S6s420g tagx 115786kms does not include smg pump or smg actuator the item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. Bmw m3 convertible 2004 owners manual pdf download. The e46 m3 conversion is very easy and straight forward, because the smg ii is basically a manual tranny with a hydraulically actuated clutch. Ssg smg to manual conversion bimmerfest bmw forums. All parts are oem bmw except bearing premium quality koyospring pin is made custom the dimensions are the same as oem. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. Jun 25, 2015 you do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. We have to cut out the plate that blocks the shift lever hole and weld in the bracket that holds the rear shift lever bushing. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Order a new m3 fitted the way you want and sell the smg car.

Search from 27 bmw m3s for sale, including a used 2004 bmw m3, a used 2004 bmw m3 convertible, and a used 2004 bmw m3 coupe. I have a 2004 e46 330i, with an automatic transmission. I read a bunch of australian bmw forums and the name brintech kept coming up as a. I did this conversion on my e46 m3, had my smg bellhousing machined rather. E46 m3 manual to smg conversion by letsmail9275 issuu. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. So for quite some months now ive been looking daily for a manual m3.

It handles like a dream, very snappy and doesnt lag at all. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. Get e46 m3 manual to smg conversion pdf file for free from our online library. Apr 15, 2016 bmw e46 m3 smg to manual transmission conversion. A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars. M3 convertible 2004 automobile pdf manual download. Bmw e46 m3 smg sequential manual transmission getrag shifting actuator 46k miles. It is somewhat complicated to work on, but we had success. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. As a matter of fact, when some customers do have issues with the smg, they will opt for a manual conversion.

You do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. Everything needed for the conversion is already in place on the transmission. Bmw e46 m3 smg haters hd truth about smg ii and why all the haters. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it. There are parts of the tune in the smg equiped dme software that is very different to the standard 6 speed manual many dont realise this and do the simple change with tools like the above. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. Now i did not do this conversion because i was worried if my pump breaks or the smg packs up. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual. Now that all my cars are stick shift, i miss the smg in the m3. But the analyst in me wants to know more about this. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 sticky post by tfryan on april 1, 2016 over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered the shop doors. Skip the smg arguably hard to live with, unreliable, expensive.

Bmw e46 2003 m3 smg coupe gps navigation dvd drive unit. The subject of this ebook is focused on e46 m3 manual to smg conversion, however it. Ive got an smg e36 and when it needed a pump i looked into getting shropshire bmw parts to help convert it to a manual. I spent near on 12months looking and finally found a 50,000km 6speed manual 2004 m3. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated, has the clutch electrohydaulically. Buttoning up yet another e46 m3 smg swap mss54hps suck. Parts for bmw m3 smg to 6spd conversion next, we install the new parts needed for the manual transmission. I test drove a manual and smg e46 m3 years ago and just loved the smg by far. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Speak to aplan and mention tms motorsport for a great deal. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3 sales outside the u.

E60 e61 2004 2010 bimmerfest bmw forums bmw model discussions 5 series. Smg drivelogic display remind you that no gear is engaged to secure the vehicle against rolling. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed.

I really love the smg transmission, shifting in 80ms in its fastest shiftmode. Read the information contained in this owners manual before driving your new bmw m3 for the first time. Bid for the chance to own a supercharged 2004 bmw m3 smg at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Really sleek looking, great power, and handles amazingly well. Call 01635 879 910 click the link to go to aplan website. The latest addition to the tf fleet is a 2004 bmw m3, stock car with a csl type bumper, sub100k miles and the smg transmission. The 333hp engine really puts out, and throws you into your seat.

The m3s subtly muscular looks only hint at the incredible power and brutal. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. Bmws sweet and revvy s54 i6 engine paired with a proper m car chassis made for some delightfully slidey driving dynamics. Now i did not do this conversion because i was worried if my pump breaks or the smg packs up as mine was working flawlessly prior to the conversion. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. I know you can relatively easily convert an smg m3 to manual as its exactly the same gearbox all you really have to do in theory is yank the hydraulics out, fit a shifter and clutch pedal, and recode the ecu. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual. Now, presumably because so many people are doing this swap, the manuals are several hundred more than used smgs. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same.

The smg ii drivelogic is bmws second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered in the e46 m3 and possibly some other models that dont come to mind at the moment. The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to. From a lot of experience with cars in general, this is cheaper, easier and just better in every way jthan trying to do a conversion. The smg iii, on the other hand is a completely different transmission. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. View and download bmw m3 convertible 2004 owners manual online. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46 m3s for sale at any given time. Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma.

The smg is a surprising joy to use and great alternative to the 6speed. The design is aging quite nicely and 6speed coupes in good shape are becoming increasingly hard to come by. Now in its second generation on the current m3, smg ii is a big step forward, finally offering a viable performance alternative to the manual gearbox. One good thign about regular smgs in bimmers, it will rev match when you do 2 to 1 downshift off throttle. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. This article deals solely with the smg ii sequential manual gearbox. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years.

With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect m3 for you. To accomplish your actual desire, a 6 speed, there is only one way. Unlike the plethora of tiptronic sequential gearboxes on the market today, bmws smg sequential manual gearbox is based on a manual transmission. I also have a 2003 zhp e46 330i, 6 speed manual transmission, doner car. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. The e46 m3 smg sequential manual gearbox is basically the exact same thing as the manual transmission except with a hydraulically actuated shifting mechanism. The conversion from smg to manual is not feasible, but i read that allianz have some sort of new car. Consider removing the manual transmissions clutch delay.

Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Sequential manual gearbox smg, a clutchless manual transmission that could make a stickshift lover reconsider their loyalties. I get a lot of negative comments and questions about the smg gearbox in my e46 m3, but mostly. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. The 6speed manual gearbox manufactured by getrag, operated in automated a mode and performed similar to an automatic transmission or in sequential s mode, which allows the operator to shift manually through the gears. I went on to buy an smg one and another 2 more smg m3 s after that. I am aware that its more complicated in practice, but bear with me. Unfollow e46 m3 smg pump to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. So in order to make this conversion, we would need the complete mt from an m5 or m6. News breaking e46 m3 for parts coupe and convertible. Most of them are well taken care, clean, without scratches, and around 10k euros. Army service on 12 december 1942, as the united states submachine gun, cal. Bmw 2004 m m3 coupe the ultimate m3 convertible driving machine.

Ive got an smg e36 and when it needed a pump i looked into getting shropshire bmw parts to help convert. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. Supercharged 2004 bmw m3 smg for sale on bat auctions. Spring pin is made from hardened steel, and it have locking grooves for safe and easy install. In addition, you will receive information on vehicle maintenance to ensure. I was thinking that if any smg components went on my car, id do the 6 speed swap. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. I went on to buy an smg one and another 2 more smg m3s after that. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will enable you to make full use of the advanced technical equipment of your bmw m3. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions.