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. Because of the costs of fixing the issue, and due to readily supply of manual m3 parts we had in house from previous projects, we opted to go a different route and convert this specimen to the much sought after 6 speed manual gear box. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. 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 other a process made simple less daunting by following the tutorial made by user mp675 on m3forum. Hi all i have a 2004 m3 convertable which does not have the hk sound system, instead standard hifi system from factory. I drive both a manual car and an smg car and i find the smg car to be fun in very different way. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Lang racing development bmw and porsche specialists 1,863 views. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. This myth stems from a us army training film portraying the.
Ive given some serious thought to just buying an smg car on the cheap and converting once something goes wrongi just get tired of two pedals. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. The e46 m3 which was made from 2001 till 2007 came with either a 6 speed manual, or a 6 speed smg.
The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. 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. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. 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. I heard the 6 spd is faster which seems untrue since the smg switches through the gears faster than most or all people can. E46 m3 manual to smg conversion by letsmail9275 issuu. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed fits. Hopefully ive dispelled a few myths about the contraversial smg m3. I wanted to get opinions on the smg vs the manual 6 spd. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development duration. Bmw e46 m3 6 speed manual conversion swap parts kit pedals.
Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining the trans hack. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. Never had a single issue with smg on any of them or any other fault for that matter all 3 e46 m3. Find great deals on ebay for e46 m3 transmission and e46 m3 manual transmission. E46 m3 manual to smg conversion by josephdorn3074 issuu. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. 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 other a process made simple less daunting by following. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. I have been casually looking for a m3 for the past few months. Electrohydraulic manual transmission, also known as clutchless manual, or automated manual, is a type of semiautomatic transmission system, closely related to a manual transmission, which uses an electronically actuated, automated clutch mechanism with hydraulic activation, unlike conventional manual transmissions where the driver operates the clutch manually.
I recently learned that the smg is actually more of a modified version of the same 6 speed in the manual version. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. All the one coming up for sale have been beat or priced astronomically. E46 bellhousing machine and prep service for smg to manual. The subject of this ebook is focused on e46 m3 manual to smg conversion, however it didnt shut the chance of some other supplemental information plus. This 2004 bmw m3 was originally delivered with an smg automated manual, but was converted to a conventional 6speed manual by the seller in 2016.
The beautiful smg sequential manual gearbox helped alot,cus when i drive up the mountain roads, i dont have to worry about stepping on the clutch, in. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. This is our 1piece chromoly conversion for the bmw e46 6speed manual transmission only, will not fit smg. I also have a 2003 zhp e46 330i, 6 speed manual transmission, doner car. The owner of the csl you see here decided it would be a good idea to perform a manual conversion in an attempt to make his car even more fun.
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. Manual shift boot cover synthetic leather for bmw e46 m3 1999 2004 m type stitch fits. Smg to 6 speed conversion in progress bmw m5 forum and. Im not sure if you can reprogram the dme from smg to manual or the costs involved with that. The smg sequential manual gearbox is a manually controlled automatic transmission, you have paddle shifters on the steering wheel, you could also put it on fully automatic mode.
Army service on 12 december 1942, as the united states submachine gun, cal. The parts im getting with the transmission are from an. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. This bmw e46 m3 csl converted to a manual transmission. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
Fortunately, bmws smg transmission is based off of a normal manual, so we were able to use the same gear. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how to do it. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to empty the pockets of their loyal owners. Smg shifting problem will not go away bmw cca forum. Smg to manual conversion on the e46 m3 lang racing development 04. The m3 csl is known as one of the best m cars bmw ever produced with the exception of one component. I beleive the head unit is the same regardless of hk or nonhk and also it is din output on the unit. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. Starting in 1997 on the e36 m3 sold overseas, bmw offered what they called an smg sequential manual gearbox transmission, which literally means it shifted automatically and faster than a normal manual transmission, but didnt have a torque converter or the commiserate rubberband driving feeling common to period automatics.
Home forums model discussions m series m3 e46 m3 20012006 smg shifting problem will not go away discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by keca10, mar 17, 2009. Eurompire will convert m3 smg transmission to six speed manual today. 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. 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. 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. Parts for bmw m3 smg to 6spd conversion next, we install the new parts needed for the manual transmission. I have a line on one with a bit higher mileage then what i was looking for 80k, but in showroom condition with a inch thick stack of receipts for maintenance from bmw of honolulu.
How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. 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. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it. Over the past few weeks, a lot has happened since the e46 entered. We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox. I have a 2004 e46 330i, with an automatic transmission. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. The car was owned by a accountant father of a friend who gave it more love then. 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. You do this with factory tools if you want a perfect conversion i. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development.
I just joined this forum a few days ago and am shopping for an e60 m5. The driveshaft shop bmw 20002004 e46 m3 6speed manual. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. 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. I went on to buy an smg one and another 2 more smg m3 s after that. For all you e46 m3 drivers who still have smg transmissions and are contemplating converting or swapping to a normal 6mt, i just completed the conversion on my 05 comp package m3. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. 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. It currently shows 97k miles and has been in california from new according to the attached carfax. In this video he discusses the conversion process, timeline, and costs.