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View Full Version : Can I replace my SMG trans with a 6-speed standard trans in my 2004 M3?? aceM3 09-07-2007, 11:03 PM Hey so I got a 2004 M3 with SMG about 4 months ago and I love every bit of the car except for the SMG part. Im dying to get one with stick. I was wondering if there was any way to buy a standard trans for the car and just swapp it in and then add a clutch pedal. Is this possible? Any one know how much I would have to spend if I tried to do it? What about the electronics? Please help! nismo skyline 09-07-2007, 11:17 PM its a huge pita, i would just sell or trade your car for a 6 speed coastalM3 09-07-2007, 11:53 PM That was a big investment into something you don't like. I agree...before hacking up the car and possibly ruining the value...why not just sell or trade for what you want? Serious 09-08-2007, 12:29 AM cars are too valuable right now to do that... sell it and get what you want. aceM3 09-08-2007, 01:11 AM yeah thats want to do but it seems nobody is in the market for M3's right now, mines been for sale for months! aaarrhhhh! bimmerE36freak 09-08-2007, 01:32 AM have you put it on craigslist? that or ebay would probably be your best bet for selling it. aceM3 09-08-2007, 01:44 AM yeah I have it on craigs list and I plan on doing the ebay thing soon. Thanks gobabygo 09-08-2007, 08:39 AM car trader foolionus 09-08-2007, 10:01 AM do you have a link to your ads? I have a friend that is in the market for a black SMG M3. tsweers89 09-08-2007, 02:39 PM try autotrader too. aceM3 09-18-2007, 09:23 PM It wont let me put the link in the message for some reason. Any way if you go to cars.com and look for an 2004 M3 in the 93449 zipcode area you will find me. Ill try and find a way to put a link in the mean time. dcf 09-18-2007, 10:32 PM Just to weigh in on a technical point -- your SMG car HAS a standard 6 speed MT. SMG is not a different transmission or clutch. It is simply a hydralic system to change gears and actuate the clutch. It is really nothing more than super fancy linkage (don't get me wrong, I LOVE my SMG). THat is why the SMG system is basically a pretty reliable system--it uses the proven BMW 6 speed tranny. That being said, if you want manual, then get a different car. Putting in a clutch pedal/master cylindar, changing the linkage, etc. is not worth the hassle. SportEvo 09-19-2007, 04:14 AM There have been a few CSLs converted to manual, but for a regular M3 I would suggest trading for a manual version instead. It will be a lot cheaper that way. Delton Zero 09-21-2007, 10:38 AM I'll trade with you! aceM3 09-21-2007, 05:24 PM " I'll trade with you" ..... what do you have to trade? Delton Zero 09-21-2007, 05:31 PM " I'll trade with you" ..... what do you have to trade? '02 M3 - 6 speed - LSB aceM3 09-23-2007, 02:27 AM I was looking for somthing a little newer but thanks anyway. Pyrojim1 09-24-2007, 12:39 PM my 2004 jet black on black coupe is for sale! aceM3 09-24-2007, 04:43 PM "my 2004 jet black on black coupe is for sale!" .........where are you selling it and do you have a link to a web page or somthing? |