I didn't know job interviews were so extensive nowadays lol! Now it's time for the M3 to get some mods, let me know when the turbo kit arrives ;)

Awesome video and great collab! This will help so many people who want to do this!

Jason/ ShopLife knows his stuff - he is KZfaq’s BMW & E46 meister! Awesome collaboration.

So good to see Jason, he's been providing quality E46 content for years. Absolute legend.

Great video, always good to see Jason. One of the legends in the e46 community IMHO

I once "voluteered" Jamie for a staycation..... what a glorious stay it was

The slave cylinder lines and wires should be fed through rubber bushings to prevent them from rubbing on the firewall causing damage in the future. Also using the bushings will keep fumes and water out of the inside of the car.

Great video, helped me a lot do my 6 speed swap. I went with a used 6 speed transmission swap instead of the bell housing. One thing I struggled with was to bled the master and slave cylinder. I recommend you pre-bleed those before installing them.

Jason (ShopLife) helped me out a lot when it came time to doing my oil filter housing / cooler gasket. Good to see the collab folks!

So these videos are really cool and well thought out. What would also make a really cool video would be somebody to show you how to bulletproof the SMG system instead of always just yanking it out for a 6-speed. You can throw a number out there like 60-70% of enthusiast prefer a manual gearbox with the clutch over the SMG automatically actuated system however, there are a lot of people out there that would prefer not to have to yank out everything and would like to bulletproof there system. A video that shows how to use INPA software to run the diagnostics, testing the accumulator, reading and clearing codes. Replacing the pump and accumulator with refreshed units or ones from burkhart etc... The SMG system can be fun and reliable if maintained and updated properly as well. There are lots of videos out there on KZfaq. The cover several different pieces of the SMG system and they're all fairly old and outdated. Certainly nothing with the production quality and value that you guys put out so that subject could definitely benefit from your areas of expertise with the updated production value style of 2022/23

i really love how recent YT videos coming up for E46 from @Jamie's Garage, @ChrisFix @ShopLifeTV. great work and big Thanks . now I don't think i will be selling off my e46 anytime soon.

Love when people I’m subscribed to surprise me with an amazing collaboration! More!

Excellent video as always! I absolutely love this collab with Jason/Shop Life. Keep up the good work 💪

I’m actually getting ready to do this swap too. Awesome video and perfect timing!

Lets get it done

It's so great to see you guys working together

Shoplife is awesome I've spent countless hours watching his videos and learning everything about my e46.

this was refreshing to watch...u guys got the passion for fixing cars👌✌

awesome ... a little bit afraid for the diy job but i may give it a try.

Colabing with someone to make money is definitely a reason to volunteer

when my SMG pump goes out again...this will be done

Extraordinary collaboration and better video, guys.

Great collab, really high quality content.

WHAT?!? SHOP LIFE IS HERE?!?! WHENS THE RIDE ALONG?!?!? Jay you guys are f***in AWESOME!

Hi. I came across your channel yesterday. Fantastic content and I find your video’s flawless. I’m hooked. Love your channel !! 👌

Great video! Always good to see KZfaqrs help one another> I'm a subscribers to both of you guys love all your videos

Awesome. How much did it all cost?

J & J Automotive i can already see it now the 2 bmw gods going at it in one shop what a dream my 2 favorite bmw guys in one room mr jalapeño tequila and mr yayson been following shop life since 2016 i’ve learn so much from you both major shout out to both of u we need merch man so we can rock it

They weren't joking when they said Car is becoming smarter. All these wiring and sensors just to switch out the clutch is eyes opening.

Love it! Awesome 👍 Collab. You guys should get your own show on motor trend!

Top 2 best mechanic

Absolute legends

I ADORE my dinan s2 SMG M3. I feel like people only call the SMG sloppy is when they want internet points. Yes it's problem prone but that thing is a beast especially when flat out. I just bought a second m3 for dirt and I wanna try this conversion. Can't wait to feel the difference

That was an amazing change and a good collaboration

That's a lot of work what would that cost to get that part of labor?

Great collaboration you too and awesome car. That color is amazing.

Welcome to the shop Jason!!!

Awesome as usual 🙌🏻

Nice to see you working together 👍🌹

I would put a ZF 8hp70 on the E46. Maybe make an electronic adapter to keep the SMG knob. Cheers 🍻

Yessss. We need this. Awesome.

thanks for tutorial how to repair and change bushings, my shifter is very very worn and sometimes i put in 5ft gear not 3rd thanks for tutorial!!!

Did I miss the part about the gear identification switch?

Great video, helps me so much ! Thank you!!!

You make it looks easy.

Pretty cool, guys.

Hope to see more collabs videos in the future! 😉🔥

Yea this has been a thing for a while i did this like 2 years ago in my buddies garage

LUUUUUUUUV this colab!!! AWESOME

JASONNNNN THE LEGENDDDD

Great video guys.

What happened there my friend, you looked a little irritated at 23:10. Looked like you rolled your eyes and shook your head as you looked away from the camera. Love your videos Jamie! E46 my all time fav.....

Great content! Still, i'll just slap a CAE shifter, it's plug and play :). No drama.

So now that you have provided a detailed installation video what is you estimate on how many hours an average shop needs to complete this? Amazing video keep up the good work. These car are only getting more expensive and desirable.

Another incredible video, good job guys. Can you give us an idea ballpark how much does a job like that cost on an e46 m3? (I used to have one and loved it but hated the SMG) I am thinking of getting one again.

Notification squad!🔥🔥🔥

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Why use the plastic pivot pin? Should’ve got the upgraded ones stainless steel or brass

Awesome video. Except for the coding in the index.html file. I hope they don’t remote in and code the body tag on my homepage 😂. Jk jk. I was thinking about doing a conversion too. Definitely considering buying this kit now.

If i want to insall these SMG buttons to my BMW M3 e46 what is "manual" then to they work? And how?

Great DIY can I get that smg steering wheel 😂

27:02 thank you, your video was very helpful, please tell me the part number for the video

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...STOP lying! Please work together gentlemen! You both are awsome. Thanks, Jamie!! #DinanXTouring

Awesome video getting ready to do the swap myself. I noticed the pressure plate you put in had a weird block off plate in the center. did you guys leave that in or remove it? isn't the transmission spline shaft supposed to go into the hole that its blocking off?

Great vid. Why no information regarding programming though?

wouldn a self centering shifter been a hell of alot easier than removing the entire trans/changing bell housings?

Great video. I have one question about my BMW E46 320D 2003 manual transmission. Can I do this when I engage reverse gear the right mirror to move down only with this cable? I have standard mirrors, not with retracting function. Thanks

What would be the cost for this? I want to get this done on my M3. Although I can do it myself, I don’t have a lift, or really the proper tools and place to do it. I’m curious how many hours the shop charges to do this.

Notification squad!

Where in Los Angeles I can get this done guys?? Please!

Hi sir im from malaysia , you change casing gearbox smg to casing gearbox manual ?

Is the smg gear ratio the same as the original 6 speed transmission?

Nice, does anyone knows wether the same thing could be donde on an SSG trans?

Does this apply for non M cars aswell? I have a non M 330i i need to swap my SMG out

Hey guy great video. But I need a little help if you could please I bought an 2008 bmw 550i. I believe the car is out of timing. Do you know where I could rent the timing tool? Plus I have to check a couple of valves that hit the pictons.

Where can I find a DIY for the programming portion? Thanks

01:46 Didn't know one could do the coding in HTML :D

not sure if i got a different harness from them, but i’m confused on the install

Awesome

I just did my smg to manual swap but I’m having issues with reverse. It keeps popping out. I’m not sure if it’s compression springs or possibly gear position sensor but I don’t see you doing that in this swap either

Are you running the manual gear identification switch?

I have a 2003 BMW M3 and I have been waiting 4 years for my mechanic to complete the conversion…

Why is the DME stuff necessary? So you can't start the car without pressing on the clutch?

Was all this done within a day ???

Does the same apply for e85?????

I might get caned for this but if the undercoating was so tough was it really necessary to remove it before riveting the mounting bracket?

What is the budget on this job?

Hello. How Can i wire reversing lights?

$2,000 for all of this?! That's a phenomenal price.

Why rivet and not captive nuts?

Great video but what happened to the e36 m3 ??? Like i love your vids but there all over the place

jason where is your shop

Will this work for the Non-M serious as well?

Do you do that service for others?

Does this work for the automatic e46's as well? or just the SMG M3's?

why the epoxy you used in the video cost $148? Is there a $10 epoxy that works the same?

did you guys use the gps or code it out ?

What is something like that cost to do. Seems expensive project to conquer for your dyi person .

SMG cars are rare now...