LsBeema 453 Report post Posted November 25, 2013 the saturday of the 16/11/13 was godd,picked up my longawaited wheels, fitted them on, looked mean. then on sunday, on the way to maratei, whlie the lady friend was making an audi battle, trans safe falshed on dash and the car switched off. beemer got started and on the way to the garage a whining got louder an louder. there was a major leak at the bell housing..i've replaced a box for a customer with the same fault never expecting this to happen.not at 3 months of ownership. anyway box out on monday eve, and to the trans specialist on tues. research showed that its a common fault on thee 5hp19 boxs for the bush to pack up. +- $2000 TO DO A PROPER REPAIR!!! so decided on last friday that a manula transplant will suit the babe much more... . will be uploading the build. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 25, 2013 Those ACS wheels look great, and the ride height is spot on. What have you lowered it with? The 3 pedals conversion will be awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 25, 2013 Kool stuff - that'll learn that auto trans for mis-behaving like that.................... Ditto re wheels etc - least you'll end up with a 'better' car outa it all....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted November 25, 2013 I think you'll be well impressed with the manual, after being used to the auto. The M54 is a really flexible engine (after the vanos seals are done especially), it will pull well from low rpm (1500ish, but gets a lot better from about 2000), and is very happy to rev. They sound pretty nice too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 25, 2013 Wheels look sh*t hot, shame about the slush box though! Manual conversion is a total transformation of the way the car drives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted November 26, 2013 Manual it is, when in Rome.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted November 26, 2013 Will be very interested in the coding you have to get done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LsBeema 453 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 yep thee conversion kit has arrived.... Manual 5 Speed "GETRAG" gearbox. thrust bearing and fork Drive Shaft with hanger bearing rubber . driveshaft coupling. manual Pedal box . clutch Master cylinder clutch Slave Cylinder. Pressure Plate Clutch disc. Flywheel Bolts Needed to suit. clutch rubber and steel lines . gear lever mech and gearknob etc . gearlever surround , gearbox crossmember Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LsBeema 453 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Will be very interested in the coding you have to get done. i have 3 guys to do the coding, but i'm busy with research to see if i can do it myself. whats life without challenges ay.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
