Auto to MT swap?

[MKLCV]

Anyone doing this? Auto slipping out of 5th. Maybe an excuse to put a MT in it.

[Matticus91]

There's a few who have done it, I believe rominun is one of them ('vert DCT to MT)

[rominun]

Originally Posted by Matticus91

There's a few who have done it, I believe rominun is one of them ('vert DCT to MT)

Yep, successfully completed my second manual swap for a friend. Just bought a single turbo 335 with an auto and will most likely need to swap it, but i might go down the dct route. lmk, i can guide you step by step.

[elitesales305]

Originally Posted by rominun

Yep, successfully completed my second manual swap for a friend. Just bought a single turbo 335 with an auto and will most likely need to swap it, but i might go down the dct route. lmk, i can guide you step by step.

why don't u do a write up and a mod can make a sticky out of it.. I hate my dct ;(

will be probing u for info soon..parts list/ etc..

[rominun]

Originally Posted by elitesales305

why don't u do a write up and a mod can make a sticky out of it.. I hate my dct ;(

will be probing u for info soon..parts list/ etc..

theres a couple out there but theyre just too much info. i can make one thats to the point.

[elitesales305]

do it rom... I dare u!!

[519.E82]

Originally Posted by rominun

theres a couple out there but theyre just too much info. i can make one thats to the point.

I too would love to know, been considering this since day 1.

[rominun]

looks like im required to do it now... will start on it tonight

[YearOneOne]

How about swapping mt to at hmmmmm

[Juggernaut135i]

Did this in my old e36. And as far as I know Bmw makes it easy because they leave the cut outs for the clutch. If you're buying a used tranny, swap the clutch. New master cylinder. NO CDV!

[Zombie_Head]

Damn, i thought i would bump into a big thread "it is not worth it" or "save the money and get a manual" etc.

To see some of you done it with success it really something, kudos to you.

[rominun]

Originally Posted by Zombie_Head

Damn, i thought i would bump into a big thread "it is not worth it" or "save the money and get a manual" etc.

To see some of you done it with success it really something, kudos to you.

yep, i posted one and got bombarded on with just selling the car and buying a new one. i bought my car salvage and got a deal on it and pretty sure not many people would want to have a high mileage salvaged n54, so i found some forum member who sold me the whole swap off a wrecked 135 for 1000, i snagged a smfw and 335is clutch for 300$ and went on my way.

[HyeWarrior]

Plus when you factor in selling off your DCT trans, I bet it makes the cost much easier to swallow

[MKLCV]

I'm kinda excited now

[low135]

I got an 08' 135i auto with 31k yesterday at a STEAL and very much want to do this swap. Excited for a good DIY guide and estimate of cost

[Juggernaut135i]

Question for people with the DCT.

Why are you switching? The DCT is so much faster the manual in shifting, even with the weight difference it's faster in a straight line.

I have manual and wouldn't trade it for anything. Just curious. Thanks!

[Yeineken]

Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

Question for people with the DCT.

Why are you switching? The DCT is so much faster the manual in shifting, even with the weight difference it's faster in a straight line.

I have manual and wouldn't trade it for anything. Just curious. Thanks!

I guess I can chime in. I loved the DCT when daily driving the car. Ease of use. Manual mode is fun.

But now that it's a fun weekend car it just doesn't provide much engagement or fun factor that a manual gives you.

[Juggernaut135i]

Originally Posted by Yeineken

I guess I can chime in. I loved the DCT when daily driving the car. Ease of use. Manual mode is fun.

But now that it's a fun weekend car it just doesn't provide much engagement or fun factor that a manual gives you.

Oooo makes sense. Yea I'm wouldn't trade my manual for anything. I wish I could try the DCT on my car haha

[HyeWarrior]

I LOVE the DCT. When I bought my car, I was commuting about 60 miles a day in stop and go traffic, so I wanted an auto. Funny, because right after I bought it, my commute turned into 10 miles a day from work. Plus I may be getting a daily in the near future, so the 1 can turn into a real toy

[evilrho]

Anyone still on this thread? I've got a 2013 135i vert with a DCT that shifts bad with AC on. I've tried all the normal fixes and just want a manual like God intended. Looks like the Rominum fellow got banned. Anyone have any current info or write-ups on the process of doing a swap?

Thanks!

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by evilrho

Anyone still on this thread? I've got a 2013 135i vert with a DCT that shifts bad with AC on. I've tried all the normal fixes and just want a manual like God intended. Looks like the Rominum fellow got banned. Anyone have any current info or write-ups on the process of doing a swap?

Thanks!

When you say you've tried all the normal fixes, I assume you've done the adaptations resets. This typically will correct the issue you're talking about.

But I'm following this thread which may be another answer to fixing this problem:

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1737093

I'm tempted to try it but not crazy about the initial after flash issues. I hope the process gets cleaned up as I would love to try it.

[evilrho]

Originally Posted by zx10guy

When you say you've tried all the normal fixes, I assume you've done the adaptations resets. This typically will correct the issue you're talking about.

But I'm following this thread which may be another answer to fixing this problem:

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1737093

I'm tempted to try it but not crazy about the initial after flash issues. I hope the process gets cleaned up as I would love to try it.

Yeah, I've had the adaptations reset. One thing I haven't tried is offloading the Dinan software to see if that solves it. Either way I'm interested in learning about the swap process if anyone has successfully done it.