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Thread: Looking to swap out my auto for a 5spd

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    Looking to swap out my auto for a 5spd

    Can someone give me a list of everything i should look for and what all i will need to do the swap. Tired of getting made fun of for driving an auto

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    here is a good list: use the search function that several engineers spent years perfecting...it works quite well. Then once your'e into your swap and have specific questions, ask for help.

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    I'm about to do a swap, have done one before and surely know my way around e30s since I own 3 and lost count of the ones I've sold. I bought a swap kit with every nut and bolt and am replacing wear parts. Trying to assemble everything from scratch will drive you nuts and take forever while you hunt down missing widgets.
    87 Zinno Cabrio 98k Barn Find. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=268987
    87 Lachsilber ETA Time Capsule. bought w 125k from 87yo original owner

    Cabrio deck lid & hinge struts (w sleeves) now for sale. See the link below for more info

    New "made in Europe" seat shocks. PM for details
    http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ot-Seat-Shocks

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    get a wrecked manual donor car


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    Do you got a good link that will take me to a swap kit?

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    There is no such link other than a FS ad offing the whole package.
    87 Zinno Cabrio 98k Barn Find. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=268987
    87 Lachsilber ETA Time Capsule. bought w 125k from 87yo original owner

    Cabrio deck lid & hinge struts (w sleeves) now for sale. See the link below for more info

    New "made in Europe" seat shocks. PM for details
    http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...ot-Seat-Shocks

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    on the top of the dome this is what you likely need. transmission. driveshaft. Clutch pedal. slave cylinder. and any line and hoses that go with it. I'm doing one here in the next month or so, so if you're interested I'll be able to help you along the ways with yours. just PM or whatever

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