Just bought an E46 M3!

[hybrid 1043]

Fact .. as ray says. He can perform this.

[hybrid 1043]

Ive been playing with idea of converting the e30 to SMG2. Well, actually just a sequential gearbox with padel shift however will still retain manual clutch.

[M3_E46 3]

Completely agree with Hellbm, no matter what anyone says the SMG is awesome to drive, probably not as refined as it could be but it's pretty easy to look past that after any sort of spirited driving. I thought long and hard about the choice between the manual and SMG but at the end of the day i personally feel the SMG is more fun to drive hard, I know many of you will disagree but that was my personal opinion.

Thanks for the word of advice Hybrid, every now and then it will thump when in S5/6 but not in any othe setting? Id that normal? But a sequential E30 would really be something, I'd love to see that!

[CSET 583]

That's a lovely car - congratulations on your purchase! Looks to have aftermarket headlights too? I may be wrong, might just be the lighting in the photo...?

If you want to have a look at the wheels pop over to mine - PM'd you. I'd be keen to check out the differences with SMG as well - I've only driven the manual.

[Greg111 13]

Your conclusion is?

They break more than manuals?

Not saying they're not great when they're going. They perform well, not as well as DKG but give that a few years before we see faults.

[LOWBMW 0]

seriously cool car your pipes look legit, could do to go a bit lower in my opinion but looks tits

[deshanv 0]

congrats mate. GOt to see another M3 owner on here. I have an SMGII and have not had any issues. I love it, and wouldn't have chosen a Manual over it.

Welcome mate