Change to manual or service my original gearbox?

[aidilj]

thanks Fahmi, Ah Wai is getting one for me. I'm going for the 5 speed manual. Cant wait to drive it.

It's the right thing to do and you'll be happy

 

[556129]

Bxnut, how much r u getting the 5spd manual conversion done for, any idea if it can fit a 330ci

 

[Iceduke]

It's the right thing to do and you'll be happy

have u solved all the nitty gritty gremlins yet?

 

[aidilj]

have u solved all the nitty gritty gremlins yet?

Bro Iceduke, I didn't remember mentioning any problems with the conversion. The only other thing to be done is installing the clutch sensor on the master cylinder, now I have a hand switch in the cabin

 

[Iceduke]

Bro Iceduke, I didn't remember mentioning any problems with the conversion. The only other thing to be done is installing the clutch sensor on the master cylinder, now I have a hand switch in the cabin

whoops..yeah that sensor. so all perfecto now? .... btw care to share with us the total cost of conversion hehe

 

[aidilj]

whoops..yeah that sensor. so all perfecto now? .... btw care to share with us the total cost of conversion hehe

Answer here bro : http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/foru...ual-conversion&p=720616&viewfull=1#post720616

 

[Iceduke]

thanks..managed to get the 800+km FC? lol

 

[bxnut]

Dear 556129,

I am sorry for the late reply. Have been enjoying my manual transmission. Yes, you can definitely fit a manual transmission to your 330i. Talk to Ah Wai, he did a wonderful job for me. Nothing dodgy. I never realized what a parasite the auto transmission was. Now with it gone, the engine is much more relaxed. Gear changes are smooooth. The pick up is much much more and you can use each gear to its fullest potential. Ah Wai has put a getrag transmission for me, smoother than the zf.

The zf on the other hand is heavy duty, and is the way to go if you want supercharging or turbocharging. But honestly, unless you're a track racer, not necessary la. The cost is from 12 - 14 k, worth every penny. I chose the manual path because I do tend to drive heavy footed and like long distance driving especially hill climbs. I dont think the recond auto can withstand for long. Go talk to him, pick his brains.