Auto to manual conversion
06-22-2013 | 03:58 AM
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Auto to manual conversion
Hi,
My car is 2005 530i, is it possible to do a mod to convert the transimission from Auto to Manual?
I have a research from internet, it just have few topic about this.
Can anyone give me some ideas? Or anyone done this before?
Thank you very much
My car is 2005 530i, is it possible to do a mod to convert the transimission from Auto to Manual?
I have a research from internet, it just have few topic about this.
Can anyone give me some ideas? Or anyone done this before?
Thank you very much
06-22-2013 | 05:55 AM
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I believe it is possible. You might have to hack up some wiring to get the car to start, but it should be possible. I'm just about finished acquiring the parts for my auto-manual retrofit actually.
One thing to keep in mind is that on the 545/550 the input CV on the rear diff is different for the auto and the manual. You would want to research this on your 530i. The following post describes how to make a hybrid drive shaft that will mount an auto rear diff to a manual transmission for the 545/550:
https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...2/#post1506713
The alternative (and cheap) way to accomplish making your manual transmission work with a auto rear diff would be to use spacers or washers on the guibo/u-joint since it's probably only a couple/few millimeters difference in length anyways. That's how it is on the 545/550 anyways. Ebay is littered with drive shafts though. You can pick them up for around $180-$250 each.
One thing to keep in mind is that on the 545/550 the input CV on the rear diff is different for the auto and the manual. You would want to research this on your 530i. The following post describes how to make a hybrid drive shaft that will mount an auto rear diff to a manual transmission for the 545/550:
https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...2/#post1506713
The alternative (and cheap) way to accomplish making your manual transmission work with a auto rear diff would be to use spacers or washers on the guibo/u-joint since it's probably only a couple/few millimeters difference in length anyways. That's how it is on the 545/550 anyways. Ebay is littered with drive shafts though. You can pick them up for around $180-$250 each.
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06-22-2013 | 08:38 PM
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06-23-2013 | 05:07 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
Do the automatics have the proper mounting points for the clutch, or will that be a drill/weld job?
06-23-2013 | 08:39 AM
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the clutch 'mounts' to the flywheel by way of the pressure plate which bolts to the flywheel. the flywheel is a bolt-on since the crankshaft is the same between the auto and manual. The photo below shows the crankshaft (bolt holes in the center) and starter to the right to give you an idea of what it looks like on the engine side.
06-24-2013 | 05:49 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
the clutch 'mounts' to the flywheel by way of the pressure plate which bolts to the flywheel. the flywheel is a bolt-on since the crankshaft is the same between the auto and manual. The photo below shows the crankshaft (bolt holes in the center) and starter to the right to give you an idea of what it looks like on the engine side.
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