e30 going manual

[bmw_tonci 0]

hey guys,

im considering buying a e30 325i AUTO and converting it to a manual. my question is that i know alot of people on here have done manual conversions and therefore could indicate how much it would cost, how hard it is to do myself etc.

[greenday-rulz21 4]

hey guys,

im considering buying a e30 325i AUTO and converting it to a manual. my question is that i know alot of people on here have done manual conversions and therefore could indicate how much it would cost, how hard it is to do myself etc.

Ray at HellBM I believe does drive in drive out conversions for a very reasonable price (Give him a call to find out). Edited December 8, 2009 by Nick021

[bmw_tonci 0]

can he also do these conversions for a e36?

[e30ftw 396]

Probably any 3 series I would say.

[greenday-rulz21 4]

Yep, I've heard of him doing more conversions on e36's than e30's.

[Kaz 50]

Yeah I would contact Ray. I was gonna get one done on my old car through him.

[1rotty 40]

I did one recently & frankly wouldnt bother DIYing again-get Ray to do it.

As to cost,altho I'm sure you could do it much cheaper,with lightened flywheel,diff,new bearings,master & slave,Z3 short shift kit etc etc etc there was fa left out of 2k.

[bmw325i 0]

piece of piss mate, pedal box is hardest part. You do need a few tools. Theres plenty of people on here that would gladly give you a hand though Im sure. Ill give you a hand if you get stuck.

Most drive in drive out services for E30's are around $1350 where as you can get parts for $600-800 so it all depends on how striped for cash you are but Ray at HELLBM does offer a fantastic service and the parts he uses and sells are all of top 2nd hand quality. I, along with several close friends have used him for about 6 months now and would highly recommend to anyone.