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.
My thoughts exactly. I'd still have some professionals do a manual swap for me but I've been doing a lot of work on my 06 comp m3 and just last week I did a valve cover gasket following shop life's video on it. Very helpful.
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.
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 UA-cam. The cover several different pieces of the SMG system and they're all fairly old and outdated.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
Hey Shawn! I plan on doing just that with my SMG vert, even though the SMG system isn’t really able to be bulletproofed, there’s a few upgrades out there but they aren’t cheap either. For those that like the SMG or need to keep it, then it would make sense, just not financially
@@adonay944 I have an E46 M3 sedan that I built and so now I'll be working on an E46 touring and going to be using a convertible M3 that I have it SMG so basically we're going to make an e46 M3 SMG wagon with the fenders in the conversion just like my red car I love the SMG system. It's so cool and was ahead of its time
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
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.
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
@startingtech3900 nah. That was the case in 2002, it's been 22 years bro. Shit shifts like butter with proper throttle control, even in mode 5. Downshift and revvmatches are a breeze and feel great. If you can't drive, just say that
Hi guys, I just replaced my SMG pump motor DIY with very few special tools. Was a challenging job for sure but my car went from SMG pump not priming, stuck in nuetral and no way to turn on the engine to now running and shifting gears just like before. I used DIS and INPA to diagnose and used inpa to run the bleed. This was only my 4th DIY on any car so I'm happy to share any tips (where I bought the pump, how I knew it was the pump, where I got dis and inpa, how to remove the pump from the car, etc.).
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.
@@JamiesGarage1 I do have the TTFS SMG tune and I gotta say this is how it should have been from the M Factory. The downshift laziness is gone and the upshifts are even better. Even light throttle takeoffs are better. A well spent $190!
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.
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?
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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
It looked like you had to install the black clutch switch which is the incorrect one for the M3. The M3 has a brown clutch switch, but it’s almost impossible to get them now since BMW only ships the black ones now. Cruise control won’t work unless you use the brown M3 switch…but was Jason able to code it to where cruise control works with the black switch?
@@JamiesGarage1 well now that's a great point! Sorry I forgot about the Competition not having cruise control. Great job on the conversion but I'd expect nothing less from you two. I recently did the same conversion myself on my '04 M3, and the reverse trigger wire to the cluster is one thing I missed. I'll be doing that soon so thanks for mentioning that!
I am going to be doing this swap in a week, I bought the AMS wire harness, but my car is a 2003.2 so I was just wondering if the pin for the EWS and the DME are the same. Great video and thanks.
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 ;)
Thanks for all your help dude! It definitely made this job more fun 🤘
@@JamiesGarage1 anytime! It was fun!
Do you have any vacancies? I can replace Jason 😁 Great car 🥰
Awesome video and great collab! This will help so many people who want to do this!
Thanks dude! I agree, I hope this will helps those who want 3 pedals instead of 2 🤘
I think a E46 crew is starting to cover take the UA-cam game my friends
I read this is Chris's voice.
@ChrisFix this will also help that small youtuber Tavarish i think his name is
Jason/ ShopLife knows his stuff - he is UA-cam’s BMW & E46 meister! Awesome collaboration.
So good to see Jason, he's been providing quality E46 content for years. Absolute legend.
He's such a good down to earth dude too!
Great video, always good to see Jason. One of the legends in the e46 community IMHO
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!
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!
Thanks and Good luck!!
Shoplife is awesome I've spent countless hours watching his videos and learning everything about my e46.
The duo we didn’t know we needed. ❤❤
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.
Keep it forever!
My thoughts exactly. I'd still have some professionals do a manual swap for me but I've been doing a lot of work on my 06 comp m3 and just last week I did a valve cover gasket following shop life's video on it. Very helpful.
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.
Extraordinary collaboration and better video, guys.
It's so great to see you guys working together
Love when people I’m subscribed to surprise me with an amazing collaboration! More!
this was refreshing to watch...u guys got the passion for fixing cars👌✌
Hi.
I came across your channel yesterday.
Fantastic content and I find your video’s flawless.
I’m hooked.
Love your channel !!
👌
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 UA-cam. 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
Hey Shawn! I plan on doing just that with my SMG vert, even though the SMG system isn’t really able to be bulletproofed, there’s a few upgrades out there but they aren’t cheap either. For those that like the SMG or need to keep it, then it would make sense, just not financially
@@ShopLifeTV Didn't Burkhart swap in a S62B50 engine from the E39 M5 to a M3 and mate it with a SMG-II transmission?
manual swapped SMG more reliable
I know right. I actually like the SMG system i have in the s54 swaped e36 . All my other cars are manual and i think i can not out shift the SMG
@@adonay944 I have an E46 M3 sedan that I built and so now I'll be working on an E46 touring and going to be using a convertible M3 that I have it SMG so basically we're going to make an e46 M3 SMG wagon with the fenders in the conversion just like my red car
I love the SMG system. It's so cool and was ahead of its time
Colabing with someone to make money is definitely a reason to volunteer
I once "voluteered" Jamie for a staycation..... what a glorious stay it was
😂
Great collab, really high quality content.
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
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.
Love it! Awesome 👍 Collab. You guys should get your own show on motor trend!
Great video! Always good to see UA-camrs help one another> I'm a subscribers to both of you guys love all your videos
Thanks! 🤘
Welcome to the shop Jason!!!
awesome ... a little bit afraid for the diy job but i may give it a try.
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
Facts,still way more reliable than the Vw DSG anyway
its clunky terrible trans
@startingtech3900 nah. That was the case in 2002, it's been 22 years bro. Shit shifts like butter with proper throttle control, even in mode 5. Downshift and revvmatches are a breeze and feel great. If you can't drive, just say that
That was an amazing change and a good collaboration
Great collaboration you too and awesome car. That color is amazing.
In wheeler Dealers they had an E40 M3 and dis manual swap, they removed the rivets from the interior for the shifter hole
Nice to see you working together 👍🌹
Awesome as usual 🙌🏻
That's a lot of work what would that cost to get that part of labor?
Awesome. How much did it all cost?
Lets get it done
Yessss. We need this. Awesome.
Hi guys, I just replaced my SMG pump motor DIY with very few special tools. Was a challenging job for sure but my car went from SMG pump not priming, stuck in nuetral and no way to turn on the engine to now running and shifting gears just like before. I used DIS and INPA to diagnose and used inpa to run the bleed. This was only my 4th DIY on any car so I'm happy to share any tips (where I bought the pump, how I knew it was the pump, where I got dis and inpa, how to remove the pump from the car, etc.).
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.
Hope to see more collabs videos in the future! 😉🔥
Did I miss the part about the gear identification switch?
Absolute legends
Great video, helps me so much !
Thank you!!!
LUUUUUUUUV this colab!!! AWESOME
LUUUUUUUUUUUV this comment!!!!
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!!!
Great video guys.
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.
when my SMG pump goes out again...this will be done
It’s well worth it! The car is so much more fun to drive now
@@JamiesGarage1 I do have the TTFS SMG tune and I gotta say this is how it should have been from the M Factory. The downshift laziness is gone and the upshifts are even better. Even light throttle takeoffs are better. A well spent $190!
...and prior to the SMG M3 always a clutch. I don't miss the 3rd pedal
You make it looks easy.
JASONNNNN THE LEGENDDDD
I would put a ZF 8hp70 on the E46. Maybe make an electronic adapter to keep the SMG knob. Cheers 🍻
Great video
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.
Great job Jamie! Do you know if this kit would work on non-M SMG transmissions? I have a 04 Z4 that I would like to this project on.
Pretty cool, guys.
Thanks dude!
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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?
Notification squad!🔥🔥🔥
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.....
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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
wouldn a self centering shifter been a hell of alot easier than removing the entire trans/changing bell housings?
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Great vid. Why no information regarding programming though?
Yea this has been a thing for a while i did this like 2 years ago in my buddies garage
Where can I find a DIY for the programming portion? Thanks
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?
27:02 thank you, your video was very helpful, please tell me the part number for the video
Is the smg gear ratio the same as the original 6 speed transmission?
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.
Great DIY can I get that smg steering wheel 😂
Sure! Do you have a manual competition steering wheel to trade? 😂
@@JamiesGarage1 wish I did brother. Learned a lot watching you please please 👍 keep it up
Why use the plastic pivot pin? Should’ve got the upgraded ones stainless steel or brass
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.
Are you running the manual gear identification switch?
Hi sir im from malaysia , you change casing gearbox smg to casing gearbox manual ?
not sure if i got a different harness from them, but i’m confused on the install
Where in Los Angeles I can get this done guys?? Please!
WHAT?!? SHOP LIFE IS HERE?!?! WHENS THE RIDE ALONG?!?!? Jay you guys are f***in AWESOME!
Do you do that service for others?
Great video but what happened to the e36 m3 ??? Like i love your vids but there all over the place
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
Does this apply for non M cars aswell? I have a non M 330i i need to swap my SMG out
Nice, does anyone knows wether the same thing could be donde on an SSG trans?
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?
...STOP lying! Please work together gentlemen! You both are awsome. Thanks, Jamie!! #DinanXTouring
Was all this done within a day ???
Hello Jamie, I am a fan from Morocco, and probably gonna be lucky and come to the USA, can I work with you?
Will this work for the Non-M serious as well?
Does the same apply for e85?????
did you guys use the gps or code it out ?
What is the budget on this job?
It looked like you had to install the black clutch switch which is the incorrect one for the M3. The M3 has a brown clutch switch, but it’s almost impossible to get them now since BMW only ships the black ones now. Cruise control won’t work unless you use the brown M3 switch…but was Jason able to code it to where cruise control works with the black switch?
Good question but my M3 is the competition and it doesn’t have Cruise control
@@JamiesGarage1 well now that's a great point! Sorry I forgot about the Competition not having cruise control. Great job on the conversion but I'd expect nothing less from you two. I recently did the same conversion myself on my '04 M3, and the reverse trigger wire to the cluster is one thing I missed. I'll be doing that soon so thanks for mentioning that!
I am going to be doing this swap in a week, I bought the AMS wire harness, but my car is a 2003.2 so I was just wondering if the pin for the EWS and the DME are the same. Great video and thanks.
Notification squad!
Hello. How Can i wire reversing lights?
jason where is your shop
how much cost for it done?
Would this work on a bmw z4 with SMG?
why the epoxy you used in the video cost $148? Is there a $10 epoxy that works the same?
Why rivet and not captive nuts?