2008 bmw m3 manual or smg gearbox

Bmws first generation smg was also partly a magneti marelli system similar than used in ferrari and alfa. Bmw offered an hpattern manual with an automated clutch in approximately half of their earlymid 90s alpina e31 models referred to as shiftronic. Uk website autocar reports the new bmw m3 can be optioned out with a sevenspeed doubleclutch gearbox named, m dct. The beauty of dualclutch the smg was and is not a dualclutch unit, but rather an automated manual transmissions is that you have two. Part 1 of 3 watch as i drive a dual clutch m3 for the first time. Purchased with cpo and bmw maintenance prog through 112014. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 series since the e30 m3 was introduced in 1986.

A fivespeed automatic transmission offered in the 19951999 m3. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Waste of time and money, spend it on something else. The car was cut on fire but no damage to transmission. You either got the 6 speed manual or the 6 speed smg sequential manual gearbox. This is a dangerous situation, because it compromises control of the car when shifting, leaving the operator wtihout full control of the car. I just purchased this car and the dealer cpod the car. 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. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 for sale ebay. That said, i drove a 2008 e90 6mt for 2 years, and now drive a 2011 e90. Its actually the same manual gearbox that is found in the cars with a clutch pedal, but instead of having the clutch foot operated, it has the clutch. 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.

According to bmw, the m3 coupe fitted with the m dct dualclutch gearbox sprints from zero to 100 kmh 62 mph in 4. 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 smg could be put into automatic mode, but even that was better to drive as a clutchless manual changing gears yourself than putting it in auto. For those who prefer to let the car handle gear selection, the dreaded smg automated manual of the e46 has finally been discarded. Only some minor cosmetic issue such as wires and sensors 254384528893. You likely already know we love bmw s latest incarnation of its marvelous m3, this time with a mammoth 414hp v8.

Its cabin electronics are among the best available. The reason why the smg cars are sealed for life is because the system will never crunch the gears hence no where near as much wear as with a manual car. Smg sequential manual gearbox transmission bmw m5 e60 m6 e63 08 m5 s85 v10 5. This bmw smg transmission is essentially a conventional manual gearbox, with an electrohydraulic control system, that has been developed using technology developed for the bmwwilliams formula 1 car. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the.

Its quite shocking how it drives in comparison to my manual m3 part 2 will be. It involves the transmission sticking in 5th gear, especially when the weather is cold. The chart below shows e36 e46 e90 e91 e92 e93 e85 e86 e83 e82 e88 transmission gear ratios. Rebuilt manual transmission e46 m3 our standard gearbox rebuilding includes complete disassembly, thorough cleaning, and close inspection of all parts. Is transmission repair covered under these programs.

Bmws sevenspeed, doubleclutch automated manual transmission is now available in the m3. S6s420g tagx 115786kms does not include smg pump or smg actuator the item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. The new gearbox, called m dct, will be available from march 2008. The 2008 bmw m3 has 2 nhtsa complaints for the power train. The smg iii was introduced with the same metal guide bushing and metal sleeved throwout bearing as every other bmw manual for. A true wolf in sheeps clothing, the m3 uses the standard 3 series sedan as a template before adding an uprated engine, improved suspension components, and a host of other performancededicated parts.

In april 2008, the e90e92e93 m3 became the first bmw to be available with a. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. Although the technology of the smg sequential manual gearbox was really cool and had lightningfast shifting. Used bmw m3 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Its the same manual gearbox that, instead of having the clutch foot operated. 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. There were original plans to introduce the smg in the e90 3 series sedan after 102005 as an option that required the. Todays video is all about the e909293 bmw m3, and the transmissions that are offered. The innovation is that, when functioning as an automatic, the driver does not need to operate a clutch pedal, simply designate desired gear.

View and download bmw m3 2008 owners manual online. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for bmw m3 when you shop the largest online selection. The new bmw m3 will get a sevenspeed doubleclutch gearbox as an. Move the knob up, and the transmission will shift into a lower gear. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the.

Used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Ive driven numerous manuals, but this was my first. M3 sedans were available during the e36 19941999 and. This was in some ways a predecessor to their later sequential gearbox offering, a system simply called sequential manual gearbox smg on the e36 m3starting in 1997 and later smgii on the. This actuator was taken from a 2003 m3 convertible with 164k miles. The smg sequential manual gearbox system had the following faults stored p1717 hydraulic motor on time too long. The bmw smg transmission has both automatic and manual shift modes. An faq for the commonly misunderstood bmw smg ii transmission. 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 smg ii drivelogic is bmw s 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. This gearbox shifts quicker than is possible with a manual and also has a livable, smoothshifting automatic mode. Bmw m3 gearbox in south africa gumtree classifieds in. As of april 2008, bmw offered a new sevenspeed getrag doubleclutch gearbox called mdkg or mdct as an option, which reduces shift pauses to less than a tenth of a second and shortens the cars 060mph sprint time by 0.

The bmw m3 has built a storied reputation as one of the worlds best sports sedans. Fwiw, the smg cars were supposedly a little quicker on the track. How to own a bmw e46 m3 with a proper manual for next to. Smg sequential manual gearbox transmission bmw m5 e60. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmws. The sequential manual gearbox smg was the predecessor to the recently released dct for performance oriented bmw models. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire the flappy paddle smg transmission option on the bmw m3 was the needy oopsbaby of the platform for a few arguably good reasons. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair.

The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmws inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. You really do not need to replace the oil, there is a sticker on the gearbox from bmw stating it is sealed for life. Bmw e92 v8 m3 manual in silverstone blue, m3 power seats cars e92 m3 ebay. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to empty the pockets of their loyal owners. When you move the knob down, the transmission will shift into a higher gear. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development. Its easy to handle among traffic and urban driving, while ferocious on the track or out in the hills. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. Bmw offered a system simply called sequential manual gearbox smg on the e36 m3 starting in 1997, and later smgii on the e46 m3.