Bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual pdf download. One point of contention was that it was only ever available with the. An optional sequential manual gearbox makes its way into the 2002 bmw m3, which allows the driver to shift with almost instantaneous precision without a clutch. Bmw e46 19972006 using electronic throttle drivebywire only. Lets start off by saying that i live in a small country, so there are approximately 4560 e46 m3s for sale at any given time. Unlimited access to your 2002 bmw m3 manual on a yearly basis. Unlike bmws e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options. There was a time when smg transmissions used to be worth more than a bare 6 speed manual. I bought this car at 90k miles and have driven it 30k more without many major issues just one dead. Unlike bmw s e60 m5 and e92 m3, the e46s smg and manual options use the same gearbox, allowing for cheap conversion from one to the other a process made simple less daunting by following. I understand there are two options for the m3 in the form of a manual gearbox and a smg paddleshift gearbox. Wiring harness for relocation kit bmw e46 m3 smg ii smg. Bmw e36 e39 e46 e53 e85 shim for manual trans selector rod 10.
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If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. It was acquired six months ago by the seller as part of a stalled bmw 2002 s14conversion project. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair. Get a tuner to convert your dme from smg to manual, i used epic motorsports. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. I recommend finding a manual over the smg because the smg has quite a. Also im not sure there may be a small amount of wiring. View and download bmw m3 convertible 2002 owners manual online. The latest addition to the tf fleet is a 2004 bmw m3, stock car with a csl type bumper, sub100k miles and the smg transmission. Looking at picking up a smg m3 but in no way plan on keeping as such. View and download bmw m3 2002 owners manual online. Bmw e46 3 series coupe m3 smg ii technical specs, dimensions. Ive just completed my smg to manual conversion on my e46 m3. They do it using the m3 5 speed non evo gbox, and supply all the bits from.
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Bmw e46 m3 smg transmission module wiring harness 20042006 used oem fits. This 2002 bmw m3 is finished in imola red over black nappa leather and was purchased new by its current owner from claridges bmw in fremont, california. Its sequential manual gearbox has been officially named smg, and its a seriously hightech piece. Take out your smg transmission, sell it, pick up a factory 6 speed manual, then stuff it back in the car. I am looking to replace my 2002 lotus elise sports tourer with a 2002 onwards bmw m3. With the relocation kit you can relocate the smg hydraulic unit away from the engine to the passenger sides drug bin. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by mitesh33, apr 10, 2016.
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