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k5i
05-12-2004, 04:22 PM
i got this idea of converting my 530 e39 2002 automatic into a manual transimission but i haven't quite got a clue from what parts is needed and how much would there cost.
if anyone could give me advises and answer, your help would be really greatful.
thank you very much.

hym
Dark Helmet
05-12-2004, 06:21 PM
easier and less money to just trade the car for a manual version... I would guess $3K+
MGregski
05-12-2004, 06:22 PM
easier and less money to just trade the car for a manual version... I would guess $3K+
Agreed. Ask the question in the 3er forum as there are a few people who have done it to their cars. Yuo have a 6 in there anyways. Good luck
Dark Helmet
05-12-2004, 06:28 PM
yeah, the only cars worth the effort are the V8s, not enough manuals to go around...
Mode
05-12-2004, 07:07 PM
i got this idea of converting my 530 e39 2002 automatic into a manual transimission but i haven't quite got a clue from what parts is needed and how much would there cost.
if anyone could give me advises and answer, your help would be really greatful.
thank you very much.

hym

Always thought this might be a cool idea in a 540 touring (considering the US market only gets the slushbox). Do you guys know the $$$ for a conversion in a 540?
Mr Project
05-13-2004, 09:36 AM
Well, first you'd have to find a 540iT. That would be hard enough... they brought over VERY few of those.

I bet the conversion would run $3-4k pretty easily. I bet koalamotorsports could give you a better quote.
marinakorp
05-13-2004, 11:20 AM
try closer to 7-9 k for the conversion

Koala Motorsports converted a 540iT to a manual not too long ago

you need to get a donor assembly (3-4k right there) then replace EVERYTHING... you probably will even need to replace the ECU to tell it that it is a Manual vs Auto.

From what I remember... iT was a pain to do...but the person LOVES the change! HOW could you not!

540iT Sport, Manual, 3:15 (if not upgraded to 3:46!) rear...Gotta love iT
abakos
05-13-2004, 10:40 PM
Who had the conversion done? I hadn't heard about that one-

The general opinion is that you're better off to just find one and buy it, but if you can't find them then go for it :)

KMS is definitely the place to go for the swap. FYI- You're better off to e-mail them, unless they're expecting your call the phone just keeps on ringin' :shifty