E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. The smg transmission has great performance and provides great control and comfort while driving. I have tried it on many tracks and this thing is glued. Im not sure if you can reprogram the dme from smg to manual or the costs involved with that. Customers who have purchased both tunes are still very pleased with the result, as. True to traditional bmw style, the new 2002 m3 coupe is a tribute to classy and contemporary design, smooth and aerodynamic lines, and generous luxuries. I have a 2004 e46 330i, with an automatic transmission.
Bmw e60 m5 e63 m6 w smg clutch sensor new sequential manual. How to convert a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual bmw blog. 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 other a process made simple less daunting by following the tutorial made by user mp675 on m3forum. 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. Smg style shift lights for manual cars rev matching for smg cars required. Free online video ukulele lessons, and a cool forum. 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. Bmw lets you open and close the top with the key or by pressing a button inside the car. I made it for sports soft, but even imagine how awesome it could be in racing softs. Luckily, i dont have to worry about all the wiring the e46 guys need, in order to fool the car to think it is still a smg. Ive never driven an e46 manual m3 which maybe anyone thinking of doing this should in case you hate it.
There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual. Feb 02, 2007 smg is a nice and rarely available option, which i feel is the closest thing to a true manual car. 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. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. Smg iii european software flash performance software for. We have 407 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 202 1owner cars, and 502 personal use cars. Bmw convertible top instructions by vanessa padgalskas. Another way to look at it is that m3s with an smg naturally bring the resale value down a little since most people seeking an e46 m3 want a manual transmission.
A person could buy an smg m3 and enjoy it for a while and if they find that they truly dont like it or the smg fails down the road, they can swap it for a 6mt while at the same time. If you really want to feel and control the cars engine, the 6 speed is untouchable smgs are hard to find and will only stall on hills. The original owner purchased it from bmw of henderson, nevada and had it until 2010 with 45k miles. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to nothing.
Smg to 6 speed conversion in progress bmw m5 forum and. May 20, 2015 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. So here is my story, hope it helps those having smg issues and are fed up. 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. Active autowerkes engineers have spent countless years fine tuning the e46 bmw m3 software. The euro smg software provides significantly improved upshifts and downshifts, and also lessens the unsmoothness of the transmission commonly present in us models. Evolve remap and evolver bmw e46 m3 evolve automotive. Electrohydraulic manual transmission, also known as a clutchless manual, or automated. Hi everyone, if youre not familiar, back in 20172018 a few forum members and myself pushed to do the smg to 6speed manual swap on the e60 m5 platform.
Selection of famous scales you can play on a gm6 chord to improvise great solos on your uke. Parts for bmw m3 smg to 6spd conversion next, we install the new parts needed for the manual transmission. I also have a 2003 zhp e46 330i, 6 speed manual transmission, doner car. After four months of design and testing, we completed our installation package using bmws 6 speed and a combination of factory and fabricated parts. Bmw e36 six speed conversion manual zionsville autosport. 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.
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The bmw smg transmission has both automatic and manual shift modes. Well, i got my hands tied in yet another project i am installing a 6spd in an e36 but what i have is a smg. But nothing beats a true 6 speed manual good ol fashion gearbox. If you really want to feel and control the cars engine, the 6 speed is untouchable smg s are hard to find and will only stall on hills. Recently made by genuine bmw, not been lying around. Bmwfanatics forum bmw models 3 fanatics e21 e30 e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 f30.
Luckily, i dont have to worry about all the wiring the e46 guys need, in order. Just wondering if any of you have knowledge on this conversion not worried about the e36 6spd, but the smg to manual. Tuning the cars air fuel mixture and timing can yield some very strong gains as well as improved throttle response. This includes ecu tuning for the bmw e36 m3, bmw e46 m3, bmw e90 m3, bmw e92 m3, and the new bmw f80\f82 m3 m4 vehicles. Digital download our six speed manual gearbox conversion package for 9299 six cylinder e36 cars is developed around bmws latest transmission. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. M3 smg to manual conversion pick up and thoughts youtube. We have 407 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 202 1.
I dont believe it is possible to perform the manual conversion to your existing box like you can the smgii in the m3. Jdm bmw m3 csl featured custom vehicles eurotuner magazine. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmws. Our fantastic logistics team allows us to deliver to your front door at a. 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. Most of them are well taken care, clean, without scratches.
Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. Bpm sport was created to provide the best ecu coding, tuning and performance engineering for the european car market. 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. The tune is kept under the same parameters as the bmw csl, but it is not the same as the oem bmw csl.
I dont believe it is possible to perform the manual conversion to your existing box like you can the smg ii in the m3. 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. Aside from that, the software provides for 4,100 european spec launch control, rather than the 1,900 rpm crippled launch control option that is standard on north american spec vehicles. Army service on 12 december 1942, as the united states submachine gun, cal. After four months of design and testing, we completed our installation package using bmws 6 speed and a combination of factory and. Smg is a nice and rarely available option, which i feel is the closest thing to a true manual car. The ttfs smg software tune is a must for all e46 m3 smg owners. They do it using the m3 5 speed non evo gbox, and supply all the bits from. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Did you know your bmw e46 m3 with smg ii transmission can be programmed with the shifting performance tweaks and revmatching improvements which are implemented in the e46 m3 csl. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. Used bmw m3 smg convertible for sale used cars gumtree. Car bmw m3 2004 drivetrain fr horsepower 509hp8800rpm torque 359. Apr 27, 2018 i convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission.
The transmission hardware is the same between the us spec e46 m3 and the csl, with the only difference being the csls more. 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. Safety and security along with a remote keyless entry system, the bmw m3 coupe features safety standards such as a head protection system, driver air bag, passenger air bag, side impact air bags, central. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission.
Most of our customers wonder why bmw did not have this from the factory for all e46 m3 smg cars. A bmw m3 tune will increase your vehicles horsepower and torque with simple tweaks to the vehicles ecu. Being able to use paddle shifters or the shifter comes in handy. A hardtop convertible gives you the comfort and quiet of a regular sedan with the benefits of a convertible. Read our experts views on the engine, practicality, running costs, overall performance and more. The smg transmission was praised for its fast shift times and operation in. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. 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 swap on my car was done on a 2008 silverstone e60 m5 that was.
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. Eurompire will convert m3 smg transmission to six speed manual today. So for quite some months now ive been looking daily for a manual m3. I am looking into converting this smg tranny to a manual. But after drive it and the engine had been warmed up i can start up. It doesnt have huge power so its hard to get out of control with it also. Where the stock clutch is wellknown for premature wear when driven hard and the factory dual mass flywheel is a known failure point, the spec clutch delivers with an over. Learn about its related chords and interval structure. The smg in the 325i is significantly different to the smg found in the m3, its was designed and built by zfmagneti marelli and is a bucket of crap compared to the bmw designed and built smg in the m series. Its sound like there are not enough fuel for it to start or something stuck or stopping it from starting. This 2003 bmw m3 coupe shows 60k miles and has had three owners from new. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for e46 m3 track car. 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. Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car.
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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. Our combined expertise ranging from it engineering, market. E46 bmw m3 with smg ii csl flash san francisco bay area bmw. These documents are official bmw m vehicle user manuals archived from bmw ag in zippdf format. The worst complaints are engine, engine and engine cooling, and vehicle speed control.