Send to me in Germany

 

Hit up Alex at AMP Autowerks in VA Beach. I believe they're even developing a kit of their own.

 

Definitely farther than ^, but I'm getting mine done in the 'burbs of Chicago at Performance Eurowerks (and the dude's name is also Alex!)

 

The mechanical side is pretty much bolt up. If they are good with coding I think that is what would slow me down. There was a shop that posted on here a great video and spreadsheet for all of the parts, wiring and coding.

 

Yeah E39Source did that (I think), it was really solid with a full parts list etc.

 

Spoke to Ryan (e39Source) about a week ago, really has the conversation down to a science. He actually ships cars in from all over the country.

 

Ryan did mine and has been running perfectly. I've put about 1200 miles. Very professional and clean install just like it would from the factory. I highly recommend and would only trust Ryan with the conversion.

 

Does he supply the parts or do I have to supply them? I imagine shipping across the country is a few grand both ways?

 

I believe he locates the trans, you buy that, have it shipped to him and he takes care of the rest including parts and labor.

Keep us updated, we may be able to do a group deal. I have a 6spd trans coming in a couple weeks and I've found a custom driveshaft shop that'll either build an aluminum driveshaft or lengthen the SMG shaft.

Per @specialized2010 suggestion I was going to look into Alex over at Amp Autowerks since he's the closest and has done the swap before.

 

I believe he locates the trans, you buy that, have it shipped to him and he takes care of the rest including parts and labor.

Keep us updated, we may be able to do a group deal. I have a 6spd trans coming in a couple weeks and I've found a custom driveshaft shop that'll either build an aluminum driveshaft or lengthen the SMG shaft.

Per @specialized2010 suggestion I was going to look into Alex over at Amp Autowerks since he's the closest and has done the swap before.

Would love to participate in a group deal. As much as I would love Ryan to handle it, I don't think I can add $3k to the project in just shipping. That would probably put it close to $15k.

Had a really good conversation with Alex last night. He did say the transmissions are getting hard to find and I can confirm as much. I'm sickened by the guys who did this a year or two ago and found a trans for sub $2k. Seems like $3k is the going rate now if you can even find one. And even then those have 100k+ miles.

 

Alex told me it was around $3k in labor alone. If the trans costs me $3k, $1k in clutch and flywheel, $500 driveshaft, $1k to account for other miscellaneous items that puts me at $8500 and that's assuming nothing else is needed. I'm not sure how to do this for less than that.

 

yup, 8500, not 12 though. You said adding $3K in shipping would put you at 15, which is what I was reacting to.

 

ah got it. didn't see the quote for having Ryan do it.

 

oh awesome -- it fits the trim? i guess that makes sense.

 

Yep, fits perfectly.

 

love it. means i can buy that + an F10 boot/knob and still be cheaper than the OEM yardstick.

 

Mine is longer than that yardstick but it is NOT oem 🤣

 

If you rub your shaft enough, it will turn blue.

That said, I never liked the OEM boot. I swapped mine out for an alcantara one from Coby Wheel Home - Coby Wheel

 

Memories, I had a shot at four different transmissions for about $2k and lost them all. Got lucky and snagged one from Canada with the flywheel and clutch for $3k all in after another four months went by. If you have even the slightest notion that you made want to swap grab a transmission soon.

Please, please, please don't put the factory shifter in, its horrible. Put in the Z3M in or even better an AAF with an adjustable DSSR. I am on a RTD and have been through the other two. If anyone wants to take a drive in my car just let me know.

 

i really need to find someone around here who's got a shifter like the RTD. clearly you guys love them, but i can't fathom it being comfortable with the lever being that long.

 

Look at AAF

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@Fiftytwoeighty has one.

It's seems expensive but if you consider it comes with the DSSR its completive. They have a great video showing how everything is adjustable. Left, right- Fore, Aft- shifter height. They are in Spokane and offered to make an adaptor for an E60 from a template and photos.

My RTD is the shorter version and is perfect if you are resting your arm on the center console. You can always wait but the exhaust and shields have to come out to make the change later.

 

Prices for transmissions have gotten crazy. I got lucky. This is what I paid for mine last year.

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Part Information
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Year : 2009
Model : BMW M3
Part : Transmission Assembly
Stock Number :
Mileage : 45.875k, 73km
Description :
Part Price : US$727.18, CAN$899.99

 

Prices for transmissions have gotten crazy. I got lucky. This is what I paid for mine last year.

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Part Information
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Year : 2009
Model : BMW M3
Part : Transmission Assembly
Stock Number :
Mileage : 45.875k, 73km
Description :
Part Price : US$727.18, CAN$899.99

i'll say! that's less than a third of what it runs now.