damo_525i 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 hey peeps. i have a 2002 bmw 525i that i want to convert to manual. was wandering what sorta gearbox i need etc. anyone know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Why bother? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 120 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 getrag 250 or zf from a 328 or m3. You could use a 240 or 260 but they'll need a bit more modification Might be cheaper to sell and buy a manual one. Not sure if the computers need to be reflashed for a manual conversion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Why bother? Typical stupid comment we see on forums these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arros 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Typical stupid comment we see on forums these days.Maybe not so stupid. In line with what Thorburn- cheaper to sell and find a manual. Conversion ain't cheepI'd say why bother on on 525 : average performance gain- Do a conversion on a 530 (no so much) or 540 (better) A 2002 is a nice late E39. Presumably in good condition and lowish km- I can understand the want to do a conversion but. Conversion question comes up regularly here- just search. Then prepared your pocket... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) getrag 250 or zf from a 328 or m3. You could use a 240 or 260 but they'll need a bit more modification Might be cheaper to sell and buy a manual one. Not sure if the computers need to be reflashed for a manual conversion Just because a gearbox bolts to a motor doesn't make it the one you should use... Typical stupid comment we see on forums these days. It's easy to sit back and say things like "Typical stupid comment we see on forums these days." but it's a two way street - if you're not going to post quality content, you're part of the problem. Edited August 15, 2012 by Ari Gold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjs 60 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Typical stupid comment we see on forums these days. I don't think its that stupid: 1. A 525i is a large car with average performance and more suited to an automatic transmission 2. The cost would be prohibitive 3. If you want to feel you are driving a performance car, buy a manual 330i, M3 or similar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 Why bother? Typical stupid comment we see on forums these days. I don't think its that stupid: 1. A 525i is a large car with average performance and more suited to an automatic transmission 2. The cost would be prohibitive 3. If you want to feel you are driving a performance car, buy a manual 330i, M3 or similar What Ari was getting at, is neither of your original posts added any value at all to the thread or addressed the OP's query. Your response above should have been your original, it at least quantifies your opinion, but still doesn't answer the question. Rule of thumb before being a douche on a internet forum: Have I addressed / answered the OP's question? and/or have I substantiated my opinion? No to either, don't bother posting and wasting the server space. To the OP, have a look on Realoem.com and find what the OEM manual gearbox option was. Alternatively, as Thorburn wrote, there are a few others that will 'bolt-on' but may not be the best idea. ps. Yes I am having a shitty day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIAT 131R 223 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 Yes Mummy but I do get sick of people asking about things they want to achieve and some stupid dickhead rubbishing their wishes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 hey peeps. i have a 2002 bmw 525i that i want to convert to manual. was wandering what sorta gearbox i need etc. anyone know? Ring Ray@HellBM. Has what you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1052 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) Never mind Edited June 4, 2016 by Allanw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Gbox you're looking for is a ZF s5d 310z. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 I don't think its that stupid: 1. A 525i is a large car with average performance and more suited to an automatic transmission 2. The cost would be prohibitive 3. If you want to feel you are driving a performance car, buy a manual 330i, M3 or similar I am in full agreement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1052 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Gbox you're looking for is a ZF s5d 310z. Is that the better box to get? RealOEM lists S5D 250G Getrag for my car, but it's not known for being a stunning box. Also fitted to: E34: Details on E34 E34 520i Saloon, Europe E34 520i Touring, Europe E36: Details on E36 E36 320i Touring, Europe E36 320i Saloon, Europe E36 320i Coupé, Europe E36 320i Convertible, Europe E36 323i Saloon, Europe E36 323i Coupé, Europe E36 323i Convertible, Europe E36 323ti Compact, Europe E36 325i Saloon, Europe E36 325i Coupé, Europe E36 325i Convertible, Europe E39: Details on E39 E39 520i Touring, Europe E39 520i Saloon, Europe E39 523i Saloon, Europe E39 525i Saloon, Europe E46: Details on E46 E46 320Ci Coupé, Europe E46 320Ci Convertible, Europe E46 320i Touring, Europe E46 320i Saloon, Europe E46 323Ci Coupé, Europe E46 323Ci Convertible, Europe E46 323i Saloon, Europe E46 325Ci Coupé, Europe E46 325Ci Convertible, Europe E46 325i Touring, Europe E46 325i Saloon, Europe E46 325ti Compact, Europe Z3: Details on Z3 Z3 Z3 2.0 Roadster, Europe Z3 Z3 2.2i Roadster, Europe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 17, 2012 250's probably fine too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted September 25, 2012 Was looking to do this to my 530 but cost was prohibitive, 2/3 value of car ... IIRC there was a thread around from awhile ago that documented a DIY conversion costing upwards of $5K. I can remember asking HellBM what I was looking at regarding price and it was substantially more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1531 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 `02 6 cyl. man conversion approx. $2800 with 5spd $3800 with 6 spd 540 conversion $4500 approx. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 `02 6 cyl. man conversion approx. $2800 with 5spd $3800 with 6 spd 540 conversion $4500 approx. Wow, I must have a bad memory or prices have dropped? Those prices are quite attractive!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted September 26, 2012 I'd rather retrofit the paddle shift for that kind of money, some of the guys on the US forums have done it. But I guess the purists would say that's not a "proper" manual gearbox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
