Manual conversion

Mon Jan 24, 2005 6:19 pm

If i were to convert my auto to manual what parts would i need?

Pedal/s
Box
Prop
Diff...
Gearstick assembly
Clutch gubbins

Could anyone take a pic of the hydraulic clutch setup on the e30?

Or would i be best sellin this car and startin with a manual.. Like the beast Ian has for sale atm..

Mon Jan 24, 2005 7:42 pm

it's a massive amount of work, you would also need an ECU, better off buying Ian's IMHO

Mon Jan 24, 2005 7:50 pm

Reverse light switch loom, spigot bearing, flywheel.
I'm on no. 3 conversion at the moment. Don't agree it's a massive amount of work, but it's not something to undertake on a weekend afternoon. Decent facilities i.e. hydraulic ramp, are usefull as well.
Don't see what's wrong with using the original ECU.

Mon Jan 24, 2005 7:54 pm

anything is easy when you know how. Brian you have worked on E30's for a long time going by your posts? Think how long this would take even with the tools and the knowledge. A good few days i expect

Mon Jan 24, 2005 7:57 pm

im not a newb when it comes to workin on cars altho this is my 1st BM and auto..

how long do you reckon it would take?

I assume its quite a bit more difficult with just axles stands to help then?!

Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:11 pm

HI just a note to say the ECU will require re- coding for manual tran,
The ECU can be coded up to 10 times, then NEW ECU

regards mike

Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:14 pm

hmmm sounds like alot of hassle..

anyone fancy a v nice lil 316i auto so i can buy Ian's lol

Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:18 pm

dan325isport has done this to his car its not that bad to do the ecu's are the same you have exter one in the boot for the autobox

Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:32 pm

zoom motorsport done my 325i cab a few weeks back

think it only took him like a day

im pretty sure he didnt mess about with the ecu

thanks

Mon Jan 24, 2005 8:38 pm

hmmm..

as soon as messin with the wiring is mentioned i get put off lol

if its not a huge job then i may keep mine as its so clean and convert it as the same time as a 6cyl conversion..

Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:04 pm

There is nothing in the conversion that is technically difficult, just that there's quite a bit to do, and some heavy bits to remove and fix in place.
All possible on good axle stands as long as you get them high enough.
The auto diff will have a higher ratio than the one that should be fitted for the manual, but not essential to change at the same time. You'll get better acceleration and no worse fuel consumption than you did with the auto.
One other part I've thought of which you will need is the gearbox crossmember, but I would strongly recomend that anyone doing this conversion obtains a complete donor vehicle for the bits.

Tue Jan 25, 2005 12:39 am

brian im not too good with difs

mine was an auto but now is a manual so it has the auto diff>>>????

so what about when i change it to a sport lsd, what differences am i looking at

i dont have a clue what im on about, hope u understand though

Tue Jan 25, 2005 4:11 pm

You'll find the revs are lower for a given speed...

Wed Jan 26, 2005 4:42 pm

Hiya, Im considering doing the same with my auto but im also considering changing the engine while im at it because mine is a bit tired now. It seems like alot of work so i really dont know what to do and i suppose you feel the same way.
If you find out any good information then itd be great if you could let me know.
Thanks alot and good luck with your conversion
Dan