2002 bmw m3 smg to manual swap australia

Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. I recommend finding a manual over the smg because the smg has quite a. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3 coupe. View and download bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual online. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the. 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. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by amar123, dec 20. The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient. Auto to manual swap kit contains all necessary parts to convert an automatic to a manual vehicle. I recently had my 2002 year e46 m3 converted from smg to manual and i cant stop smiling. I bought this car at 90k miles and have driven it 30k more without many major issues just one dead. Its sequential manual gearbox has been officially named smg, and its a seriously hightech piece. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date.

This will be a slower project while i am working on my 2002 subaru impreza sti conversion. Is a bmw m3 engine for sale compatible with all m3 models. Got a good deal on the car so i flew out to texas and drove it home. Unlike bmw s 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 e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. This project has been made in norway, where the tax on cars are extreme. You want more power, yet you dont want to screw around with smog laws. Search gumtree free classified ads and find your dream second hand car in south africa and more. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual.

The m2 s14 engine kit for your bmw 2002 2002 parts. Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. A manual swap and rear end upgarde, along with suspension modifications not only.

We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. Smg to manual conversion parts required and coding the. 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. Leave it to bmw to make something special out of a transmission.

Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal. An e36 m3 engine for sale will typically work on models between the years 1992 through 1999. Bmw e46 19972006 330i sedan built nov 2003 m54 6 cyl manual km05852. Jun 25, 2015 im converting a 2002 e46 m3 to manual. Now, presumably because so many people are doing this swap, the manuals are several hundred more than used smgs. This 2002 bmw m3 is finished in imola red over black nappa leather and was purchased new by its current owner from claridges bmw in fremont, california. 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. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features.

Our covid19 community guidelines tips, advice and news related to trading on gumtree during the covid19 crisis. The goal is to build a car that is fun but comfortable. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. The car needs some love to come up to my standards. Also im not sure there may be a small amount of wiring. Smg to manual swaps e46 m3 subframe repairs lsd diff upgrades. Manual e46 m3 s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3 s. You know your car inside and out, having made many of the repairs and mods yourself. For the past year ive been working more from home more and therefor only use the car really on weekends.

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. Now you may think, why destroy a perfectly fine m3. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. 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.

I wasnt able to confirm whether the m3 smg is faster in a straight line than the m3 with a standard sixspeed manual transmission, but with the quicker shifts, i suspect its probably about a half second faster than the 5. Youve had your bmw 2002 for 510 years, or maybe longer. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Sell used 2002 bmw m3 dakar yellow e46 s54 in riverside. The search was on to fine a shop who could do the job.

I am the founder of m club australia and i personally endorse the. Yes the smg and manual gearboxes are identical apart from the bellhousings. Page 3 please take the time to read this owners manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new bmw m3. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect m3 for you. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Thats when i found spec thanks to recommendations from some guys at the bmw trifecta at cota in march. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. I went for smg after much research and a test drive.

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. The problem is that sometime the transmission doesnt shift at all. Smg to manual conversion parts required and coding. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. Looking to swap my e46 m3 for a cheaper car car cash my way e46 m3 2 door coupe topaz blue in colour 119,000kms 3. 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. I recommend finding a manual over the smg because the smg has quite a few problems while the 6spd manual is quite reliable. Is the e46 m3 smg slave cylinder identical to the e60 m5 smg cylinder part. Who can recode it for me so that i have no smg display and warnings etc and i have cruise control. If you can live with no immobiliser it does the smg manual software swap job just fine. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. I thought smg was the better system after owning an e46 manual. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. Drives beautifully, very tight handling, pulls very hard, sounds great, extremely quick.

So if i am driving on the highway, the car is on the first. Vs motorsports converts a e46 m3 smg transmission to manual as a solution rather than buying a new hydraulic pump published on 10062011 07. May 14, 2011 in this video i give a full in depth tour of the 2002 bmw m3 coupe. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. 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. Its down to personal preference, ive own my smg e46 m3 for 5 years and during that time i loved the smg i was driving around 200 miles a week for my job, with start stop traffic.

The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your bmw m3 unique array of advanced tech nical features. I have to take my foot of the gaz so the transmission can shift. 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. It was never available in the us but, for the rest of the world, the e46 bmw m3 csl is said by to be the best mcar ever made. M3 convertible 2002 automobile pdf manual download. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Its sequential manual gearbox has been officially named smg, and its a seriously. Jan 11, 2017 now you may think, why destroy a perfectly fine m3. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s.

Autotrader has 30 bmw m3s for sale, including a used 2002 bmw m3 convertible and a used 2002 bmw m3 coupe. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. Bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual pdf download. No dreamers, test pilots, people lacking the approval of your wife etc the list of modifications is extremely extensive and probably represents one of less then 10 of these engine swaps globally. No dreamers, test pilots, people lacking the approval of your wife etc the list of modifications is extremely extensive and probably represents. As mentioned above you really have to test drive it. No matter what gear the car is on, sometime the gear doesnt change. You do not need to remove your transmission or remove the bell housing for machining to convert your smg car to a. Engines for the m3 are split among five different generations before the model was discontinued in 2018. In this video i give a full in depth tour of the 2002 bmw m3 coupe. I decided to convert or swap to a conventional 6speed manual.