2004 m3 smg or manual

Maybe nic from ring can chime in here but is this something that can be done. 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. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Army service on 12 december 1942, as the united states submachine gun, cal. E46 m3 smg to manual increase or decrease resale value. The transmission options for the m3 were a 6speed manual or the 6speed smgii automated manual transmission. It doesnt always go into gear when in sports mode, it.

The smg is a surprising joy to use and great alternative to the 6speed. Now that all my cars are stick shift, i miss the smg in the m3. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oopsbaby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. 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. Shop 2004 bmw m3 vehicles for sale in san diego, ca at cars. As with most m engines, the s54 has 6 individual throttle bodies, in this case electronically operated drivebywire throttle. Smg to 6 spd manual conversion without removing the. Find your ideal second hand used bmw e46 m3 0006 cars from top dealers and private sellers in your area with pistonheads classifieds. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. We have 28 2004 bmw m3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 42 personal use cars.

Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 27 2004 m3 models nationwide. This car has a clean carfax please see reach out and i can send it over, no accidents or any damage reported. Typically, the smg pump lasts somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k miles, but they have been known to. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. 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. The e46generation bmw m3 is often considered to be the best generation of m3. Factory options include navigation, a moonroof, xenon lighting, harman kardon audio, and parking sensors, and power comes from a 3. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. For a used vehicle it is a 1010 not a single spot on the whole car. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oops baby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons.

Bmw smg hydraulic pump with pressure accumulator e46 m3. Consider removing the manual transmissions clutch delay. This 2006 bmw m3 is finished in interlagos blue metallic over a black nappa leather interior and was acquired by the seller in 2018. Page 121 5 expansion tank for smg drivelogic hydraulic unit, checking and possible refilling by your bmw center 6 engine oil dipstick 7 filler neck for brake fluid online edition for partno. 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. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. E60 e61 2004 2010 bimmerfest bmw forums bmw model discussions 5 series. Bought as a non crank, non running car how bad could it be arrived with some questionable features some white fluid on the back seat, flat rear tire, empty battery and a steering wheel where so.

The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Bmw oem e46 m3 manual gear shift alcantara black boot with trim ring shifter fits. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3 sales outside the u. Not the easiest job in the world, but converting a bmw m3 csl from smg to manual is quite a project. It is somewhat complicated to work on, but we had success. The car is in great condition, its an oem 6speed manual transmission coupe not smg.

Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. Search over 1,200 listings to find the best local deals. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. This 2004 bmw m3 was ordered from bmws individual program and is finished in techno violet metallic over an anthracite mtexture cloth interior. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. The smg ii drivelogic is bmws second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered in the e46 m3 and possibly some other models. If you currently have an smg m3, this may be what youre in for if you havent had. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox. Normally after i reverse the warning light comes on when i attempt to shift into the d mode. Hello mom so ive never owned an e46 m3 but my friend has a smg coupe which i love to drive, been looking for a while and ive found a convertible in manual also in smg that i have my heart set on.

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. Things to look out for when buying an e46 m3 smg this is my 1st bmw m3 and i wanted to make a video to show people what they can. Its really not a question of if your smg pump will suffer a failure, but when. I convert a 2006 competition package bmw m3 smg to manual transmission. The smg pump on the smg sequential manual gearbox equipped e46 m3 is a very well known failure point. Aluminum racing pedal for 19992006 bmw e46 m3 style manual transmission mtsmg fits. I also have a 2003 zhp e46 330i, 6 speed manual transmission, doner car. Pov thrashing a 1owner e46 m3 with a beautiful cinnamon interior. This 2004 bmw m3 is currently up for sale on bringatrailer and it. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. Eurompire will convert m3 smg transmission to six speed manual today. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to. Vin wbsbl93494pn57384 type code bl93 e series e46 2 series 3 type coupe model m3 usa steering ll doors 2 engine s54 displacement 3.

Aftermarket metal smg shiftknob vehicle build information. Skip the smg arguably hard to live with, unreliable, expensive. View and download bmw m3 2004 owners manual online. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years.

The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. Used bmw e46 m3 0006 cars for sale with pistonheads. I have a 2004 e46 330i, with an automatic transmission. Occurs on any day where temperatures exceed 95 degrees. As my miata no longer has a check engine light i needed something else that could provide that. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The smg is a manual gearbox that also has the capability to perform. Check out my main channel shoplifetv for the tutorial on how. One good thign about regular smgs in bimmers, it will rev match when you do 2 to 1 downshift off throttle. Was just reading this thread, what a long way we have all come, now smg to manual conversion in a couple of hours without even dropping the gearbox. Bmw e46 m3 smg shift knob and gaiter ring 20022006 anodized aluminum fits. Smg to manual conversion without removing or machining the trans hack. The smg transmission in a 2004 bmw m3 will randomly shift into neutral disabling the vehicle on hot days without warning.