auto to manual conversion job for someone

[stuartgallafant]

both will benefit if they truly understand whats involved

but you're implying that i dont know...

[dark_sounds]

is there anyone else that will do the job?

out of interest, how long should it take roughly? hour wise? 10 hours?? an afternoon? a weekend?

cheers

[Demlotcrew]

Its a weekend at best!

Andrew

[jonb]

Stu

I heard that you were allowed to change a set of pads on an e46 m3 once in work.

[john325tewerin]

Re: the pedal box. I found it easier not to replace the whole box. Instead I just removed the main bolt, removed the big brake pedal, insert the longer bolt from the donor pedal box and include the new brake pedal and clutch pedal. The pedal box is the same on both auto and manual. Saves pissing about with brake linkages and removing all the pedal box bolts.

You may wish to consider sticking a short shift on while yer at it. £20 for the 1.9 Z3 shifter from the dealer.

There are defo no changes required to the loom. Some folk remove the starter relay and short the wires going to it - no need to. Just need to connect a few wires up around the gear lever. I can provide details if u need 'em.

Centre console is the same. Obviously need the leather gaiter.

As for tools, just make sure you've got a long set of extension/wobble bars.

Parts wise - Get them all before you start as my dealer never has anything in stock and it takes 2 days to get anything. That cause me the greatest delays. Some of the parts i had to order seemed quite daft or petty but where necessary. One bit I forgot to get was the exhaust hanger off the back of the gearbox - different on a manual.

I did my conversion a couple of weeks ago, took me ages as I did a bit here a bit there when I had the spare time. If I was to do it again, I reckon a weekend comfortably without having to rush it but could be done in a day if it all went without hitch and you were in a hurry. But hey, it ain't a race! I'd rather do it right than quickly.

Good luck with it.

[Kos]

both will benefit if they truly understand whats involved

but you're implying that i dont know...

i'm not saying that stu ! its easy to say what you have to swop over and know what you have to change, but getting on with it is differnt ball game all together

i wouldnt do it mate, especially on the floor !!

[dark_sounds]

Stu

I heard that you were allowed to change a set of pads on an e46 m3 once in work.

i heard it was a Z4, which he plugged the diagnostic computer to find out the pads had been worn down,


kos, hes not going to do it, might use your guy if no ones up for it

[Demlotcrew]

If there was an ///M attached to the box then i might have thought about it.

Andrew

[stuartgallafant]

ali, you're getting a bit f*ckin lippy now, mate...

kos, you wouldnt do it on the floor, and i agree, it is a sh1tty long job, but there's people like me who will get on the floor, and people like you who wont! if i have to do it, then i'll just crack on. its not that i dont mind, but i have the £ signs rolling my eyes!!!

and you say its a different ball game when it comes to doing it. yes, thats true, but (not that i have to prove anything to you lot) im a very competent person. ask the lads my dealers. i'll do stuff most of them wont!! tarts!!

[Demlotcrew]

Stu i would just leave them to it, its not worth your time or effort, you have helped lots of zoners and i have yet to hear about a problem so i think that record speaks for itself.

Some of the boys on here would only dream of having access to the workshop/tools you that you can use (without taking the piss) so let them get on with it. Concentrate on your own car it will give you more personal satisfaction knowing its done right!

You can make more money on doing subframe bushes and services without the back ache so quote accordingly.

Andrew

[jonb]

ask the lads my dealers. i'll do stuff most of them wont!! tarts!!

Stu

I was down your work last week. Your right, the boys say you make a mean cuppa.

[cliffybabe]

Ali how about for a fiver

[dark_sounds]

squabbles sorted like men,,, on the phone,,, no keyboard bullshit ;)

[cliffybabe]

squabbles sorted like men,,, on the phone,,, no keyboard bullshit ;)

[stuartgallafant]

jonb, f*ck off, you pikey C**T...

andrew, cheers buddy, i know where its at mate

ali, all good mate. speak to you soon

[tomson]

pedal box, prop, gearbox, flywheel, clutch, radiator, get rid of the automatic ECU and loom, or leave the loom and just get rid of the ECU. think thats it tbh.

Radiator isnt essential either, drain all the ATF and forget about it

If you were going the other way round then thats different or if you have a manual rad allready you may aswell, but if you dont there is no need to buy one really.......

Cheers

Tom

[Simon13]

it's gone off here!

i was only suggesting a few ideas to possibly save some heartache later down the line, if Mr Diddy sounds is planing on keeping this wagon longer than 15mins as he normally does!

[stuartgallafant]

if Mr Diddy sounds is planing on keeping this wagon longer than 15mins as he normally does!

[dark_sounds]

dont worry,,, it was like love at first site,,, im keeping it,,,

ill treat her right,, and be faithful ...

[stuartgallafant]

dont worry,,, it was like love at first site,,, im keeping it,,,

ill treat her right,, and be faithful ...

do you, mr sounds, take her to be your lawful wedded vehicle...

[jonb]

Christ stu. You can give it out but you dont like taking it....

To many people like that on here.

[stuartgallafant]

give what out? i dont go onto peoples threads and start slating everyone off regarding there profession...

[jonb]

Stu bruv.

I didnt slate you. Neither did kos?

Dont get so defensive dude. And while your there make mine a white with 2 sugars....Joke!!!! That was a joke mate.

[SPADGE]

Ali if you can drag it to MK i'll do it for you for a reasonable amount of folding

Stuart ignore Jon thats his standard reply to anyone on his 'who can i annoy today' list

Jon this guy is trying to get your attention so why not save your typing efforts for him
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=62035

[stuartgallafant]

im all confused and stressed... im gonna go and have some therapy or something. maybe a green tea...

[jonb]

Ali if you can drag it to MK i'll do it for you for a reasonable amount of folding

Stuart ignore Jon thats his standard reply to anyone on his 'who can i annoy today' list

Jon this guy is trying to get your attention so why not save your typing efforts for him
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=62035

Spadge

Im not out to annoy people. Its just a bit of humour, a laugh.

Humour tends to get blocked out when some people get behind the keyboard.

Im only messing with stu. Hes a good lad, weve sorted each other out.

That link doesnt work for me spadge. What section forum is it on.

[SPADGE]

Ali if you can drag it to MK i'll do it for you for a reasonable amount of folding

Stuart ignore Jon thats his standard reply to anyone on his 'who can i annoy today' list

Jon this guy is trying to get your attention so why not save your typing efforts for him
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=62035

Spadge

Im not out to annoy people. Its just a bit of humour, a laugh.

Humour tends to get blocked out when some people get behind the keyboard.

Im only messing with stu. Hes a good lad, weve sorted each other out.

That link doesnt work for me spadge. What section forum is it on.

That link is to a thread in the feedback section entitled 'jonb'

[stuartgallafant]

i usually find that when a link doesnt work, change the '.net' part to '.co.uk' and its fine

jonb, cool cool mate. just stressing coz i got a million things on my head at the mo! gotta relax before i have a nervous break down!!

[jonb]

Stu. just chuck some muck up the missus. Thats the best way of relieveing stress surely.

[Simon13]

Stuart i spoke to demlot today about the shocks, he thinks the same they will be fine! Sorry don't worry about that bit!

[stuartgallafant]

si, i looked at mine today as i stripped all my legs down, and after having them standing up right, they're stiff as a dead bloke!!

cheers mate

[cliffybabe]

Ali how about for a fiver

go on ali a fiver

[dark_sounds]

for what neil,,,, ;)

[cliffybabe]

for what neil,,,, ;)

[dark_sounds]

apart from the bullshit on this thread, is there anyone else tat can help

cheers spadge for the offer, though i dont think i will be able to get it to milton keynes and not have it costing me a fortune.