where can i source a manual conversion overseas?

[jeremy 2]

Hey guys i have a 318i m40 e30 and im wanting to manual convert it. I've looked on eBay and can't seem to find one that'll fit an e30. Would you guys be able to recommend some places that sell them?

[MD13 494]

Brent or HellBM on here should be able to help.

[jeremy 2]

7 minutes ago, MD13 said:

Brent or HellBM on here should be able to help.

have called HellBM they told me to try ebay but i cant seem to find any

[gaijin 174]

try ebay.de then use translate if its hard to source locally

[*Glenn* 854]

Seriously... and I don't mean to offend..... do you really think you have the skills to do this ?... If the car was mint, I'd be doing a M42 M44 motor & manual conversion not a M40

[jeremy 2]

2 hours ago, *Glenn* said:

Seriously... and I don't mean to offend..... do you really think you have the skills to do this ?... If the car was mint, I'd be doing a M42 M44 motor & manual conversion not a M40

Clearly you've assumed one too many things here. Firstly, i have an auto E30 that already has an m40 in it with fairly low kms so why would i swap it out for a m42? Secondly, i did not state that i'm doing it myself. My post clearly states i'm looking for advice on where to find a manual conversion kit not how to convert an e30. Cheers for you're input though.

[jeremy 2]

2 hours ago, gaijin said:

try ebay.de then use translate if its hard to source locally

cheers man will do

[HardBall66 135]

Also check out Schmiedmann in Denmark.  Shipping might be pretty hefty, although no VAT as they would be exporting:

https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/five-speed-transmission-pg186-catu-oa

[thorburn 121]

Is a manual conversion really that hard to find in NZ?

[allan 295]

James the work side of the conversion in most cases is the easy part. Finding the correct parts is the hard part in NZ such a small market that is why it is easier to go over seas.

[jeremy 2]

21 hours ago, HardBall66 said:

Also check out Schmiedmann in Denmark.  Shipping might be pretty hefty, although no VAT as they would be exporting:

https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/five-speed-transmission-pg186-catu-oa

$600 for just the gearbox alone is very hefty. might just wait it out if that's the case

[HardBall66 135]

Yeah, the price is not bad but the shipping kills it.  I wonder if there other models which might be compatible or modifiable?

[MD13 494]

On 5/5/2017 at 5:55 PM, jeremy said:

Clearly you've assumed one too many things here. Firstly, i have an auto E30 that already has an m40 in it with fairly low kms so why would i swap it out for a m42? Secondly, i did not state that i'm doing it myself. My post clearly states i'm looking for advice on where to find a manual conversion kit not how to convert an e30. Cheers for you're input though.

Glenn knows his sh*t. An m40 is kinda crap so if you're doing the work anyway go to a quad value dohc engine (m42/m44). Obviously this is all just internet waffle so you don't have to do anything anyone says :-)

M42

[Blackie 510]

I've got an e30 Getrag gearbox here going cheap. Might be a bit far south for you, but hit me up via pm if you're interested.

[jeremy 2]

16 hours ago, Blackie said:

I've got an e30 Getrag gearbox here going cheap. Might be a bit far south for you, but hit me up via pm if you're interested.

have sent you a pm

[mal6 0]

Im in the process of renewing clutch on my  328 Is  , told all328 s  have dual mass flywheel   &  complete  replacement is around $4000 so bought a  E30   325 used    flywheel  &clutch  pressure  plate  &had  f wheel machined&  new   clutch disc . BUt  now  the box is out  found it has  a solid  flywheel &  its  bit larger than the 325  i bought   , so   wksp is trying to find me a new  disc  for it   although all supliers inssit they onl y  stock   dual mass kits     So   may not need this  & will be for sale 

[Allanw 1071]

32 minutes ago, mal6 said:

...complete  replacement is around $4000

new LUK DMF and Clutch kit for my 525i (M54) was just over a grand (almost NZ$1200??), delivered from ebay and GST paid here. There's a few other parts worth doing while you're in there, but certainly nowhere near $3K of labour is involved!!!

Was your car converted to manual? There's a fair few dodgy converted ones around.