converting an auto 335i to manual?

ni66ale · 09-09-2007, 04:10 AM

is this possible? if soo how much would it be??

tibbz · 09-09-2007, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ni66ale

is this possible? if soo how much would it be??

too much...not worth it IMHO....should of just got a manual in the beginning....

BayerischeMW · 09-09-2007, 04:24 AM

lots of labor and expensive parts - not worth it economically.

09-09-2007, 04:28 AM

i dont think it would be an easy process either...

roadkillrob · 09-09-2007, 07:32 AM

You can do anything for enough money, but it would cost less money to just sell the car privately and buy another one with a stick for minimal cost difference between the 2 - technically if you do it right you could make money as the auto is a $1400 option new and adds some value used!

Otherwise, the auto is really integrated into the electronics, so along with switching the tranny and the pedel set, you may need to switch some of the electronics to make it function.

Aija · 09-09-2007, 08:19 AM

As stated above, Sell it and buy a manual...or simply see if anyone is willing to swap....

I can see why the auto can be

to some

F2006 · 09-09-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

You can do anything for enough money, but it would cost less money to just sell the car privately and buy another one with a stick for minimal cost difference between the 2 - technically if you do it right you could make money as the auto is a $1400 option new and adds some value used!

Otherwise, the auto is really integrated into the electronics, so along with switching the tranny and the pedel set, you may need to switch some of the electronics to make it function.

+1. In addition, even assuming you could do the swap at a reasonable cost, the value of your car as a trade in would plummet.

Spool · 09-09-2007, 09:01 AM

You can make a guy look like a girl with enough money...

All comes down to, do you really want to waste all that money...

achien · 09-09-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ni66ale

is this possible? if soo how much would it be??

yes, -$1,500 (CDN.) on the invoice...

TurboFan · 09-09-2007, 09:07 AM

I can put lips on chickens if you have enough $$$$.

There's more to it that juat the exchange of transmissions. The ECU would throw a fit. You'd need one of those off a manual tranny as well, an someone that knew what the hey they are doing. You can try finding one in a junkyard, or PM the OP here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82769 and see if he wants to part out the car.

Souds like his tranny and ECU are fine, but engine is fooked.

You'd spend less money getting out of the auto and buying a manual.

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Aija Captain 29 Rep 687 Posts Drives: 335Coupe 6-Speed! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California, Bay Area iTrader: (0)	As stated above, Sell it and buy a manual...or simply see if anyone is willing to swap.... I can see why the auto can be to some
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TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	I can put lips on chickens if you have enough $$$$. There's more to it that juat the exchange of transmissions. The ECU would throw a fit. You'd need one of those off a manual tranny as well, an someone that knew what the hey they are doing. You can try finding one in a junkyard, or PM the OP here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82769 and see if he wants to part out the car. Souds like his tranny and ECU are fine, but engine is fooked. You'd spend less money getting out of the auto and buying a manual.
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