Manual Converting my SMG BMW M3 E46 

Next mod: a carbon intake. Or something similar to the CSL's intake, for that loud guttural intake sound.

All the costs combined together and still cheaper than any S2000, what a win

The smile on your face while you're shifting the manual says it all

Great camera work. Well done. I enjoy your BMW videos and comparisons.

Loved the Gran Turismo like music montage :)

The cinematography and overall quality of your content is getting better and better, it's a pleasure to watch and what a car!

4:03 Such a good edit, especially when the shot panned down at the end with the plane

Beautiful car, well teased out episodes! Enjoy this ultimate driving machine.

Love the music and cinematography , one of your best videos and cars yet mate. Keep it up.

I’m actually stuck between buying a Lexus ISF (2011+) or a SMG E46 M3. Right now I’m more likely to buy the F but to have both eventually is my dream!

That conversion have been pretty fast!! Congrats. Just a comment about oil... Have been proven that the 10w60 is actually too much viscosity even for the m3 e46 and that is causing early wear in the engine, so in the next change I would recommend you to use a good 5w50 even although the manual recommend 10w60

Are you going to keep it or flip it?

Wicked stuff mate, glad it has all turned out so well, so much car for really not a lot of money all things considered! I'm pretty sure they retailed for around 140K new in NZ, if my memory is correct. Going to be a fun machine for so many adventures.

Excellente idea with your M3 and excellente video as always! We love the same type of cars. I enjoy watching your feedback. (from the other side of the planet) ^^

Mad lad car is coming along nicely

Congratulations on the conversion! I think many autos by default get a lot of hate. I have a late model 97 Toyota Soarer with the 1JZ-VVTI making 250rwkw at the time. I had it previously shift-kitted with the auto, and found it held boost really nicely between gear changes. The only problem was my friends made fun of it for being auto. I've now fitted a Getrag V160 6 speed from the Supra (a similar box to your M3's or so I'm lead to believe) and while it's more engaging and holds more power, I have no doubt the auto is quicker to shift. Do you think you can code your shift/tacho lights back, post-conversion?

Excellent choice.. no matter how fast the SMG/DSG shifts... can't beat a manual for pure driving experience.

If you're keeping your E46 M3 for a long time, the manual is the better option. Especially if the vehicles stands for long periods of time.

Many more km without issues HAHAHHA mate. It either needs more work mechanicly or something fails along the rode and you gotta fix it. Its a sports car not a honda.

i have same bmw m3 just dropped it on the gorgeous 19 inch wheels oem 6 speed carbon black over black nappa leather w premium and cold weather pack

How do you compare driving this to the ISF? Being that the ISF is faster although I imagine the M3 is more engaging?

Wish I could covert my Mitsubishi 380 to a 6 speed, another fantastic combination.😅

I think the cluster LEDs can be coded to work even still with a manual! It is worth some investigation. Cool video!

Loving the M3 content! Do you know if either the manual conversion or subframe reinforcement require an LVV cert?

Does it need a cert now with the conversion? Or can you get away with it since it's technically a 'manual box'?

How is the throttle response compared to the 130i?

If it doesn’t rev high kiwi doesn’t want it lol

Isn't it therapy to wash your car, its not work.😅

Great job, looks amazing too 🔥

Is this the same kind of technology the aventador uses but obviously just lower tech? So kind of like the aventador even though is objectively worse, feel and emotion wise you cant beat it kind of thing? Never really knew much about these SMG cars before DCT was invented and put into production so its a bit of a treat to learn about. I know what you mean about cost, you go in for something they somewhat vaguely qoute x amount then it comes out being near 2x as much

Excuse me?!?! $6650 for the gearbox conversion! AITA for expecting it be at least only half that?

Cl9 accord vs fn2 vs m3 handling, which one is most precise/stiffer/communicable?

Awesome job!. Time for a valved exhaust? You make me want to get an 46 BMW. My price range is a 330I or a 320 Auto etc wounder if there still good...

Did you get a quote for fixing the SMG as a comparison? Nice car, what a steal - must admit I got a bit jealous when I saw the local Wellington scenery ! Just who you know huh to pick up those deals

Ownes a 1M F80 and now G80, with a 986 boxster S. I still want an S54 engined car. Really jealous.

_busted again🔥Honda🔥 jacket testing a BMW 😁..on the serious side M3 is looking sharp and congrats on the conversion 👏🏼_

Nice car. I would have loved to polish that car ( I have been detailing cars for 15 years and can polish ) Also 4:08 my OCD is very triggered by the fact the BMW centre logo is not lined up correctly

Brilliant video. Just saying, If you change the wheels the car will look even better. 😉

CSL intake ✅ but please don’t do an aftermarket exhaust, they sound horrendous ❌

Loving this series so far man, went from watching your cl9 content for my car and now I’m invested in every video 🤣

Now it's converted, flick it on and revert back to an ISF!

Great enjoyable video, subscribed!

Lived in Wellington a few years, that little Makara - Karori road is a good one 😂

This is like a dirty movie...

Car is fast but the steering cant keep up?

I'm a simple man. I see a KCL upload, I like. Even if it is for a euro car lol

SMG = Super Mega Gimpy

This is so sick my man!🤤

Well done, I am sure you will love driving it. Curious on thoughts about the steering. I was reasonably happy with steering on my old 330ci.

Another banger

Can you do a review on a Honda Civic ferio RS ES3.

love the bmw m3 howd u get it soo cheap bro

frsit bro

There will be other problems you will encounter for sure for a performance car like this. A car like this is a money pit. Spending over 10k for a proper manual? You have too much money .

It’s a no brainer to purchase this immaculate e46 m3. Hope you can keep it for a long period

$10k!!! OUCH!!!!