The shifter...
Of coarse the aluminum shift arm is NLA, however the selector rod 25111222786 is apparently NLA now.
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the difference between E39 and E38 is 15mm.
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extended shift arm.
part # 25111434181 rubber boot seals the shifter to the tunnel opening.
The E60 "budget" short shifter
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Hydraulic lines...
There are 3 pieces. All 3 are still available. 21521164367- from M/C through floor comes with the grommet for the floor.
21521164711- flex line,
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21521162116 is pretty much the same as a 540
Brake peadal, cheap way is to take your auto pedal and cut it down to the size of a manual brake pedal.
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The hole for hose from brake fluid res to clutch M/C. Use a hammer and a punch, the metal comes out very easy.
Hole for hard line through floor,Covered with a plastic plug. Just about right behind the gas pedal.
The clutch switch for cruise control is part#61318381612, 3pin/blue
Last edited by 007008; 06-30-2017 at 09:34 AM.
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
Nice looks familiar got done throwing all that in a few weeks ago
I as well did the e60 shifter can't wait to drive it, throws seem very short and precise, thought I was the only one. If you are gonna buy one no reason not to do it. Also learned the hard way that the facelift break pedal is different than prefacelift. Ended up just ordering the correct pedal for 32 bucks.
Last edited by Jamesbond740il; 03-10-2013 at 11:10 PM.
There are 3 different brake pedals. A car with a build date of 5/99 had a pedal similar to the E39 and my 12/00 has a different one. As long as you get the brake switch bracket that matches the pedal your good.
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
The autotragic is out! I'm ready to put the 6 speed in. The driveshaft is at the shop being lengthened. I just have to pull the shifter out of the console, do the rear muffler mod, and bolt it all back together.
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
@007008: Did you have the steptronic auto shifter? If so what are you doing with that and the control module? Send me a price if you're willing to sell.
2000 BMW 740iL | 225,XXX miles | VW MAF | Bavarian Auto Coils | Timing Chain and Guides DIY Complete | M60 Manifold | BDC Polished Throttle Body| Custom Tuned | Performance Gearing 3.46 LSD| Magnaflow mufflers |
|1997 ///M3/2/5 | 104,XXX miles | Boston Green Metallic|2006 X3 3.0 SAV|121,XXX miles| Silver|
Great! I have been contemplating doing this. Has anyone done this to a 750?
crap, didn't know I needed that selector rod? How much is it?
Realoem says $18.55... ok I can pay that instead of welding lol
how much did the clutch, trans, flywheel, master cylinder slave run you?
I have bought the conversion and the timing chain parts all that the same time so I havent broken down the cost. But I think it will be around $2000.
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I am not going to sell anything until I am sure I havent ruined my car.
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
Ok, thanks.
2000 BMW 740iL | 225,XXX miles | VW MAF | Bavarian Auto Coils | Timing Chain and Guides DIY Complete | M60 Manifold | BDC Polished Throttle Body| Custom Tuned | Performance Gearing 3.46 LSD| Magnaflow mufflers |
|1997 ///M3/2/5 | 104,XXX miles | Boston Green Metallic|2006 X3 3.0 SAV|121,XXX miles| Silver|
I'll sell you mine...
They've been laying around for over a year.
2001 740i 6 speed M-Sport
2001 e46 M3 6spd
2002 325xiT 5 speed --- SOLD
1998 740iL 127k --- SOLD
2000 BMW 740iL | 225,XXX miles | VW MAF | Bavarian Auto Coils | Timing Chain and Guides DIY Complete | M60 Manifold | BDC Polished Throttle Body| Custom Tuned | Performance Gearing 3.46 LSD| Magnaflow mufflers |
|1997 ///M3/2/5 | 104,XXX miles | Boston Green Metallic|2006 X3 3.0 SAV|121,XXX miles| Silver|
Trans is in! I hope to get the drive shaft back tomorrow.
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
I love seeing all these 6 speed swaps. I sooo want to drive one for a comparison. My buddy's stock 540i6 is the same year/mileage as mine as his pulls so much harder than mine and his is bone stock. I'm going to have to start picking up all these bit pieces for the swap and start storing them in a corner. Can't wait to see the finished product 007008.
Me too, B, BMW shoulda made a manual trans an option on the 7 series, maybe as a "true" sport package upgrade or something, but at least we can fix their shortcoming.....
Isn't cyclistone in your neck of the woods?
"mods": front plate delete trim swap, 3-spoke wheel swap, widescreen swap, muffler delete, bluetooth install, 255/45 fr 285/40 rr tires, custom CASR intake, E46 leather shift knob, Alpina Rep lower lip, trunk spoiler, Lamin-X blue foglight covers, Elm327 20-pin OBD+Torque App, 4" MAF, windows tinted, vinyl wrap over interior wood trim,
"R&R": sunroof motor, alternator, LH motor mount, water pump/hoses/temp sender, rear deck DSP speakers, fresh air/cabin filters, MAF, servotronic, rear bumper cover, hood and trunk struts, headlight de-glaze, #2 coil/boot, RF window regulator, all door speakers,
BMW did make manual 7's, just they didnt ship them to the states. Stupid Americans dont want manuals.
1969 GTO Warwick Blue/Parchment
2000 740i Sport 6 speed
Just got the bad news..... Driveshaft won't be ready til next week. Oh well.
As soon as I wire the range switch I'm gonna try to start it.
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
Well at least it wasn't as bad as this guy's project.
2000 BMW 740iL | 225,XXX miles | VW MAF | Bavarian Auto Coils | Timing Chain and Guides DIY Complete | M60 Manifold | BDC Polished Throttle Body| Custom Tuned | Performance Gearing 3.46 LSD| Magnaflow mufflers |
|1997 ///M3/2/5 | 104,XXX miles | Boston Green Metallic|2006 X3 3.0 SAV|121,XXX miles| Silver|
I thought about a clear one with neon in it, but decided to go with this one....
Trevor
01 749i sporty, build 12/00 "Sports Barge",S62
92 VW Corrado VR6,AAA
81 Delorean,B28F
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 1.8T,AWW
03 VW Passat wagon 4.0 W8 6spd
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