I drive both a manual car and an smg car and i find the smg car to be fun in very different way. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s. Hydraulic unit pump motor bmw e46 m3 smg ii tabs tab titlethe problem startopen the pump supplies the hydraulic pressure for the different consumers actuators of the smg and stores it in the pressure accumulator. Unlike the phenomenal dct or dsg doubleclutch gearboxes used in. Smg first appeared in europe in 1996 and has recently accounted for half of all m3. You see, while regular bmw m3 models of the day were offered with both an smg automated manual transmission and a proper sixspeed stick shift, bmw decided to sell the m3 csl exclusively. A stunning 2003 bmw e46 m3 with a warranted 89k miles by 3 owners from new complete with a fully stamped service history comprising of 8 service stamps including the running in service at 1245.
An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. Bmw m3 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings bmw genuine e46 m3 sequential manual gearbox smg gear position sensor new. Also the smg ii bases on the normal manual transmission of the model series, the getrag s6s420g. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. I knew my gearbox is in perfect working order will have little wear as the smg is doing the perfect changes rather than human who can crunch gears in. The early pioneers in sequential shifting technology for road cars were bmw and ferrari, undoubtedly a consequence of both manufacturers involvement in formula one auto racing. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual. The 6speed manual gearbox manufactured by getrag, operated in automated a mode and performed similar to an automatic transmission or in sequential s mode, which allows the operator to shift manually through the gears. Ive purchased a broken e46 m3 manual gearbox off ebay for.
Bmw released the smg transmission for their e46 m3 in 2001, cleverly predicting the future of highperformance gearboxes. The kerb weight of the 2000 m3 coupe is 1,570 kg 3,461 lb. How much did it cost to make an e46 330d faster than an e92 m3. Offering bellhousing profesional machining, check at the end of discription link. Hopefully ive dispelled a few myths about the contraversial smg m3. Whilst it is still technically the same gearbox, it only has two pedals and gears are changed by a pump linked up to the cars steering wheel paddles. Why the smg m3 is the best m3 oppositelock oppositelock. The transmissions for this series are either manual or smg ii. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations.
I moved to the csl after having a manual e46 m3 and my main concern with buying the csl was the smg, but soon forgot all about that even my wife liked the smg and got on well with it deniz. We recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox, and found it to be a bad hydraulic pump. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6. Apr 01, 2016 thats all for part 2 of the e46 update, part 3 will come along with the transmission details, headerexhaust install as well as the interior changes to suit the 6 speed set up. The e46 m3 is powered by the s54 straightsix engine and has a 0100 kmh 62 mph acceleration time of 5.
With its perfect 5050 weight balance, dreamy straightsix. Jan 10, 2020 the bmw e46 m3 csl is arguably one of the best performance cars that ever came out of the m division. E63 m6 coupe to replace my 5speed 1998 e36 m3 sedan bought new in 121997. Details about 0106 e46 m3 bellhousing 6 speed manual transmission smg. But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma. The e46 m3 for sale was manufactured with a coupe and a convertible body. The bmw e46 m3 line of cars was produced between 2000 and 2006.
What is the top speed of a bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii. How much does a bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii weighs. 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. Bmw m introduced the sequential manual gearbox ii smg ii as an option for the lefthand drive europeanspec e46 m3s in march of 2001, with righthand drive models following in june and north americanmarket production commencing in september. Identical except for color, trim, and rear sunshade. Text with all questions 75733712six8 you will not get a response if you fail to follow directions. The 2000 bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii has 343 ps 338 bhp 252 kw horsepower. Apr 26, 2014 we recently encountered a shifting issue with our 2001 bmw m3, which came equipped with a 6 speed smg or sequential manual gearbox, and found it to be a bad hydraulic pump. Bmw 330ci coupe e46 edition sport smg 2004 2006 specs. Thats all for part 2 of the e46 update, part 3 will come along with the transmission details, headerexhaust install as well as the interior changes to suit the 6 speed set up. 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 nothing.
The bmw e46 m3 csl is arguably one of the best performance cars that. Bmw e46 m3 smg pump assembly failure, diagnosis, and replacement. Compatible with bmw the following series piston bearings 2 piece. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46 m3s for sale at any given time. Bmw m3 e46 modified vs standard manual vs smg launch start. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by random, jun 2, 2017. 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. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion part 2 tfworks blog. Smg e46 m3 owners whats your opinion on the transmission. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. Nov 20, 2017 this top quality bmw m3 3 series e46 19992005 workshop repair service manual is complete and intact as should be without any missingcorrupt part or pages. A bmw m3 csl with a manual transmission is the greatest m car. Im looking into e46 m3s but, i live in socal and just dont want to deal with.
The e46generation bmw m3 csl is considered by some to be the best m3 ever made. In the early 2000s, bmw impressed the world with a naturallyaspirated engine that packed 100 horsepower per liter and it powered the e46 bmw m3. Smg or not, its still an e46 m3 and this car is brandnew 14 years later. Bmw m3 csl e46 gets the sixspeed manual it should have. I decided go for one last drive of the season with my summer cars before storing them for winter. Bmw m3 3 series e46 19992005 service repair manual. View and download bmw m3 2003 owners manual online. We are happy to offer professionally machined bellhousings. I decided to compare my m3 e46 smg against my good friends heavily modified manual. New listing bmw oem e60 e63 e64 m5 m6 smg transmission gearbox pump block 20062010.
Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit. It is the same reason why you cant start a modern manual transmission car unless the onboard computer is receiving a signal from the clutch switch that the pedal is pushed all the way in, ensuring that the clutch is disengaged before attempting to turn the engine over. Equipped with straight 6 petrol gasoline engine with 2979 ccm capacity it produces 231 hp and 170 kw power at 5900 rpm and 300 nm torque at 3500 rpm with top claim speed 250 kmh and acceleration 0100 kmh in 6,5 s. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. It was never available in the us but, for the rest of the world, the e46 bmw m3 csl is said by to be the best mcar ever made.
The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual. Unlike the phenomenal dct or dsg doubleclutch gearboxes used in performance cars of late, the smg was a single clutch setup that took away the third pedal and replaced it with computers. Used bmw e46 m3 0006 cars for sale with pistonheads. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. 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. Smg to manual conversion complete with pics the m3cutters. Manual transmission parts for bmw m3 for sale ebay. A bmw m3 csl with a manual transmission is the greatest m. This bmw 3 series e46 330ci coupe edition sport smg model was produced in the period between aug2004 and sep2006 model years.
The various affordable generations of bmw m3 available on ebay are. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. How many examples of the e46 m3 were produced with the optional sequential manual gearbox ii smg ii. Home forums m3 and m4 talk e46 m3 20012006 smg to manual conversion complete with pics discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by mitesh33, apr 10, 2016. The second generation of the sequntial manual transmission developed by the bmw gmbh can be seen as the most famous and successful. The transmissions for this series are either manual or smgii. The e46generation bmw m3 is often considered to be the best generation of m3. The bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii top speed is 250 kmh 155 mph.
I moved to the csl after having a manual e46 m3 and my main concern with buying the csl was the smg, but soon forgot all about that even my. Shortly after the turn of the millennium, the bmw m3 e46 burst onto the big stage of the automobile world. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated, has the clutch electrohydaulically. I still prefer manual transmission cars, and i always will.
Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560. This top quality bmw m3 3 series e46 19992005 workshop repair service manual is complete and intact as should be without any missingcorrupt part or pages. Chouse seller who is making bellhousing swaps and installs, and can help out if you have some questions all parts are oem bmw except. What followed was the continuation of an unprecedented success story, which began in 1986 with the. The flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oopsbaby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated. Contact to check on coreshipping and ensure availability before purchasing. The bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii weighs 1570 kg 3461 lbs. Own a manual e46 m3 cabriolet, or an smgequipped e46 m3.
It is the same manual used in the local servicerepair shop. Details about 0106 e46 m3 bellhousing 6 speed manual transmission smg conversion swap 420g. Bmw went back to basics with the electronics in this car, as they only offered a 1zone climate control in the e46, when the e36 had a dualzone climate as standard. The smg ii found in the e46 m3 is based heavily on the getrag sixspeed found. The smg ii drivelogic is bmws second generation of their sequential manual gearbox offered in the e46 m3 and possibly some other models that dont come to mind at the moment. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the. Bmw m3 e36 e46 smg to manual conversion transmission kit getrag 420g 6 speed ebay. Because of the costs of fixing the issue, and due to readily supply of manual m3 parts we had in house from previous projects, we opted to go a different route and convert. The bmw e46 m3 csl is arguably one of the best performance cars that ever came out of the m division.
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