Manual Converting my SMG BMW M3 E46

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Ай бұрын

Today I get my E46 M3 back from HellBM, and it has a fully functioning 6 speed manual transmission. Was it worth it and how does it drive?
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@brando79 Ай бұрын

All the costs combined together and still cheaper than any S2000, what a win

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yep!

@roflcopter645 Ай бұрын

Next mod: a carbon intake. Or something similar to the CSL's intake, for that loud guttural intake sound.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

That would be epic

@Birmingham_racing Ай бұрын

The smile on your face while you're shifting the manual says it all

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Absolutely man can’t beat it

@itsalexanderbotha1504 Ай бұрын

4:03 Such a good edit, especially when the shot panned down at the end with the plane

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks haha yeah the plane shot was just a random thing I put on the end

@Kacpa2 Ай бұрын

Loved the Gran Turismo like music montage :)

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

It is from gran turismo haha

@stewiefd3s Ай бұрын

The cinematography and overall quality of your content is getting better and better, it's a pleasure to watch and what a car!

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@paragon84 Ай бұрын

Great camera work. Well done. I enjoy your BMW videos and comparisons.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@so_1hum555 Ай бұрын

Love the music and cinematography , one of your best videos and cars yet mate. Keep it up.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@LastChanceFossil Ай бұрын

Beautiful car, well teased out episodes! Enjoy this ultimate driving machine.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@Mark-th1gn Ай бұрын

I think the cluster LEDs can be coded to work even still with a manual! It is worth some investigation. Cool video!

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah would have to look into that

@thebestmotoring Ай бұрын

Excellente idea with your M3 and excellente video as always! We love the same type of cars. I enjoy watching your feedback. (from the other side of the planet) ^^

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@buxzy Ай бұрын

Loving this series so far man, went from watching your cl9 content for my car and now I’m invested in every video 🤣

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Haha great to hear!

@RanenPo Ай бұрын

Great enjoyable video, subscribed!

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@Fuji_isf Ай бұрын

Great job, looks amazing too 🔥

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@AS2xx Ай бұрын

Mad lad car is coming along nicely

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah man I’m super happy with it

@taelee347 Ай бұрын

Excellent choice.. no matter how fast the SMG/DSG shifts... can't beat a manual for pure driving experience.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah man it’s so fun

@spadgm Ай бұрын

Wicked stuff mate, glad it has all turned out so well, so much car for really not a lot of money all things considered! I'm pretty sure they retailed for around 140K new in NZ, if my memory is correct. Going to be a fun machine for so many adventures.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man yeah I’m really enjoying it, and correct they were 153k new!

@kotukumacky3299 Ай бұрын

This is so sick my man!🤤

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@thatguyben3128 Ай бұрын

_busted again🔥Honda🔥 jacket testing a BMW 😁..on the serious side M3 is looking sharp and congrats on the conversion 👏🏼_

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah all I have is Honda merch haha

@sesh3508 Ай бұрын

I’m actually stuck between buying a Lexus ISF (2011+) or a SMG E46 M3. Right now I’m more likely to buy the F but to have both eventually is my dream!

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah I’d probably go for the F rather than a cheap SMG m3 but if you can find one really cheap and convert it to a manual I think you’ll love it

@jozeey2128 Ай бұрын

Another banger

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@Esdru221 Ай бұрын

That conversion have been pretty fast!! Congrats. Just a comment about oil... Have been proven that the 10w60 is actually too much viscosity even for the m3 e46 and that is causing early wear in the engine, so in the next change I would recommend you to use a good 5w50 even although the manual recommend 10w60

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Ooh yes thanks for that advice I’ll make sure of that next time

@swebb302 Ай бұрын

Wrong

@swebb302 Ай бұрын

Warm the engine,you don't want thin oil.unless you are a taxi

@Esdru221 Ай бұрын

@@swebb302 rod bearing change every 100k km doesn't says the same lol

@swebb302 Ай бұрын

Racers use 10/60.Internet nerds rate thin shit.Thinner oil has a lower shear point,so if you want to push it,get the real stuff.

@tssb7 Ай бұрын

Lived in Wellington a few years, that little Makara - Karori road is a good one 😂

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yes good road

@cwest01 Ай бұрын

Did you get a quote for fixing the SMG as a comparison? Nice car, what a steal - must admit I got a bit jealous when I saw the local Wellington scenery ! Just who you know huh to pick up those deals

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah the previous owner did which is probably why she wanted to get out of it haha

@puristM Ай бұрын

If you're keeping your E46 M3 for a long time, the manual is the better option. Especially if the vehicles stands for long periods of time.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah for sure

@ShadowfaxSkedaddle Ай бұрын

Loving the M3 content! Do you know if either the manual conversion or subframe reinforcement require an LVV cert?

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Nah it’s actually listed as a 6 speed manual on carjam. All you’re changing is the actuation of the gearbox, not the gearbox itself

@jrbuch Ай бұрын

Congratulations on the conversion! I think many autos by default get a lot of hate. I have a late model 97 Toyota Soarer with the 1JZ-VVTI making 250rwkw at the time. I had it previously shift-kitted with the auto, and found it held boost really nicely between gear changes. The only problem was my friends made fun of it for being auto. I've now fitted a Getrag V160 6 speed from the Supra (a similar box to your M3's or so I'm lead to believe) and while it's more engaging and holds more power, I have no doubt the auto is quicker to shift. Do you think you can code your shift/tacho lights back, post-conversion?

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man and nice car! Potentially although I don’t know if those shift lights are specific to SMG ones

@shn22530 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video. Just saying, If you change the wheels the car will look even better. 😉

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah a lot of people really don’t like the wheels aye

@AdamLeask Ай бұрын

Now it's converted, flick it on and revert back to an ISF!

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Hahah nooo this is much better

@perpetualgrin5804 Ай бұрын

Wish I could covert my Mitsubishi 380 to a 6 speed, another fantastic combination.😅

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Oh strong strong car

@jezzalowe5121 Ай бұрын

Awesome job!. Time for a valved exhaust? You make me want to get an 46 BMW. My price range is a 330I or a 320 Auto etc wounder if there still good...

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

A 330ci will still be excellent

@atom608 Ай бұрын

Is this the same kind of technology the aventador uses but obviously just lower tech? So kind of like the aventador even though is objectively worse, feel and emotion wise you cant beat it kind of thing? Never really knew much about these SMG cars before DCT was invented and put into production so its a bit of a treat to learn about. I know what you mean about cost, you go in for something they somewhat vaguely qoute x amount then it comes out being near 2x as much

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Same technology as the Aventador, just a 6 speed rather than 7. Single clutch automated manual in essence. And yes wasn’t cheap but worth doing!

@arthurtwp Ай бұрын

Ownes a 1M F80 and now G80, with a 986 boxster S. I still want an S54 engined car. Really jealous.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Would recommend!

@Vikturus22 Ай бұрын

Nice car. I would have loved to polish that car ( I have been detailing cars for 15 years and can polish ) Also 4:08 my OCD is very triggered by the fact the BMW centre logo is not lined up correctly

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah I’ll get onto polishing it at a later stage coz it really needs it. Didn’t have time in this video. And yes I wondered if someone would get triggered by that haha. Sorry!

@johnherbert5919 Ай бұрын

Well done, I am sure you will love driving it. Curious on thoughts about the steering. I was reasonably happy with steering on my old 330ci.

@17t135i Ай бұрын

These cars at this age often are in need of all new control arm bushes etc, when worn the steering can feel a bit mushy and lack road feel.. all these parts can do with replacement.

@johnherbert5919 Ай бұрын

@@17t135i My old 330ci had Poly bushes and Ohlins suspension. That may explain things.

@17t135i Ай бұрын

@@johnherbert5919 nice, ohlins road and track works nicely on the bmw platforms. Most of the oem parts are rooted by 100,000km compared to how they were new.

@johnherbert5919 Ай бұрын

@@17t135i The Road and Track suspension was decent alright.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah it handles well just the rack is really slow

@slendysmucho Ай бұрын

How do you compare driving this to the ISF? Being that the ISF is faster although I imagine the M3 is more engaging?

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

ISF isn’t much faster I timed this from 0-100 in 4.8s, ISF was 4.7s. The M3 (especially coz its manual) is definitely a better drive. More rpm, sharper, lighter etc

@HunterLord458 Ай бұрын

I'm a simple man. I see a KCL upload, I like. Even if it is for a euro car lol

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Haha thanks man

@TheFatSandwhich Ай бұрын

Does it need a cert now with the conversion? Or can you get away with it since it's technically a 'manual box'?

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah I think you can get away with it - it shows as a manual on carjam already

@GandhiBeatz Ай бұрын

Cl9 accord vs fn2 vs m3 handling, which one is most precise/stiffer/communicable?

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Oh definitely the m3 there’s no comparison

@BEAMNGBROTHER Ай бұрын

frsit bro

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Well done

@happyforestgump1 Ай бұрын

How is the throttle response compared to the 130i?

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Oh heaps better coz ITB’s

@jorman915 Ай бұрын

If it doesn’t rev high kiwi doesn’t want it lol

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

I do love a high revving engine

@The_Noticer. Ай бұрын

Are you going to keep it or flip it?

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Not sure yet will see how well the content does

@sensei_habibi8925 Ай бұрын

Can you do a review on a Honda Civic ferio RS ES3.

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Absolutely not

@sensei_habibi8925 Ай бұрын

@KiwiCarLife why not it's a rare honda and one you haven't reviewed

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

@@sensei_habibi8925 because they’re a 1.7 CVT it’s not worth it haha

@sensei_habibi8925 Ай бұрын

@KiwiCarLife No the RS version is 5spd manual Vtec

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

@@sensei_habibi8925 still D17 though. All the ones in NZ are CVT so far as I can see

@4dshow Ай бұрын

CSL intake ✅ but please don’t do an aftermarket exhaust, they sound horrendous ❌

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yes a few people have said to put an exhaust on, absolutely not these cars only suit induction noise

@WarHammer1911A1 Ай бұрын

This is like a dirty movie...

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

HAHAH why?

@WarHammer1911A1 Ай бұрын

@@KiwiCarLife The car, the music...the S54...

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

@@WarHammer1911A1 Oh yes good strong car

@BEAMNGBROTHER Ай бұрын

love the bmw m3 howd u get it soo cheap bro

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man, just know the right people

@BEAMNGBROTHER Ай бұрын

@@KiwiCarLife i wish i could get one hey when u wanna sell it please make me a option im very keen and if maybe you have some other cars for sale please notify me im very keen

@BEAMNGBROTHER Ай бұрын

when u wanna sell it keep me in the loop and ill offer good money for it

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

@@BEAMNGBROTHER what offer did you have in mind?

@BEAMNGBROTHER Ай бұрын

@@KiwiCarLife why dont i email you for privacy? it thats ok with you.

@Will0w_0n.F0urs Ай бұрын

Car is fast but the steering cant keep up?

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

It’s just typical old car steering, gotta get used to it

@hcy2925 Ай бұрын

It’s a no brainer to purchase this immaculate e46 m3. Hope you can keep it for a long period

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@fgdgrddsew2 Ай бұрын

SMG = Super Mega Gimpy

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

lol

@4dshow Ай бұрын

Excuse me?!?! $6650 for the gearbox conversion! AITA for expecting it be at least only half that?

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

It’s quite a lot of work and lots of parts required to do it

@perpetualgrin5804 Ай бұрын

Isn't it therapy to wash your car, its not work.😅

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Yeah I do enjoy it

@Amuro89 Ай бұрын

There will be other problems you will encounter for sure for a performance car like this. A car like this is a money pit. Spending over 10k for a proper manual? You have too much money .

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Every single M3 video you have commented something like this, yes it’s 10k to convert to manual, but now it only owes me 28k and is worth 45. With a broken SMG it’s probably barely worth 20. It might cost 10 to do but it’ll double the value.

@Inspherespace Ай бұрын

there's no such thing as a cheap performance car, it just doesn't work that way, but the S54 is a solid engine and being a MT and N/A limits your liability somewhat..

@fgdgrddsew2 Ай бұрын

$10k!!! OUCH!!!!

@KiwiCarLife Ай бұрын

Not cheap but worth it