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R92,000 FOR 25,000 KM
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zaleonardz
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Dare I say it......
MANUAL SWAP
MANUAL SWAP
zaleonardz
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Prob not, dont even know if the boxes are available in SA from another series.
However, if Ettienie is willing to leave it in my yard with say a blank cheque, I am sure I can arrage something, but thats not going to happen is it
However, if Ettienie is willing to leave it in my yard with say a blank cheque, I am sure I can arrage something, but thats not going to happen is it
zaleonardz
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Actually just been looking on REALOEM now,
Seems they only came in the SMG version, meaning that the ECU does not have an option for the manual gearbox's, meaning a simple recoding wont help here, you will be able to do the mechanical swop no problem, but the ECU is going to have a heart attack, and even if you get get past the startup protection, its going to go into limp mode at any point.
Unless you can invent some PLC that can mimmic the inputs/outputs and really fool the ECU, its not impossible, but its going to be more then the 92k in terms of time, further you will then have to find a manual box with the right mounting offsets and stuff.. would be a really interesting project though still.
Seems they only came in the SMG version, meaning that the ECU does not have an option for the manual gearbox's, meaning a simple recoding wont help here, you will be able to do the mechanical swop no problem, but the ECU is going to have a heart attack, and even if you get get past the startup protection, its going to go into limp mode at any point.
Unless you can invent some PLC that can mimmic the inputs/outputs and really fool the ECU, its not impossible, but its going to be more then the 92k in terms of time, further you will then have to find a manual box with the right mounting offsets and stuff.. would be a really interesting project though still.
George Smooth
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Etienne, I am getting the quote for extension on mine today. I am sitting on 49,000km and asked for a two year extension so it should be cheaper.
What mileage are you on and what year model, would be interesting to compare.
What mileage are you on and what year model, would be interesting to compare.
M5 Ettiene
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George Smooth said:
2005 and millage is 98,000km
George Smooth
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M5 Ettiene said:
I will let you know what my quote is, I am not buying kilometers and just two more years so am expecting something cheaper.
In terms of fitting a manual gearbox its pretty straight forward, you will need the gearbox from the states and the pedal box although fitment might be a issue with their cars being LHD. The ECU needs to be reflashed with the manual cars software, the SMG box works only by getting certain signals via the ECU although the ECU's are both the same with different software.
I would kick up a major stink in terms of the repair amounts they include in the Motorplan renewal. This is unheard off.
I have placed a deposit on the New M5 but its only expected to arrive in SA late next year.
clutchplate
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there is manual software for it, u could use the pedals from another manual E60, they will all be the same. u could use a racing gearbox, doesn't have to be the same box from an M5. there are companies who make manual gearboxes for racecars with very high torque ratings..
zaleonardz
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IF there is manual software, then its a piece of cake
clutchplate
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yeah, but it will kinda be a waste doing that to a car on motorplan.. plus he wants to trade it on the new M5, so like, rather wait till its off motorplan or screwit, manual it and keep it and still get the new M5.
zaleonardz
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Yes I fully agree.
However there is an angle here that your not seeing.... MY E60 M5 that I want soon
Dang I love that car, tis my wet dream in german engineering and I will own one.. not 10 years from now, not 2 years from now...
However there is an angle here that your not seeing.... MY E60 M5 that I want soon
Dang I love that car, tis my wet dream in german engineering and I will own one.. not 10 years from now, not 2 years from now...
George Smooth
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I got quoted R12,000 for a 1 year no mileage extension as I am sitting on 49,000km. I told them you got quoted R90k and they looked pretty shocked. Maybe get a quote from another dealership just out of interest sake.
M5 Ettiene
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George Smooth said:
If you don't mind me asking, at what dealership did you get your quote?
George Smooth
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M5 Ettiene said:
Leo Haese Centurion.
HELLAS said:
The car is on the second gearbox. The problem is not the gearbox being weak per se. Its actually the SMG electronics and pump that go moggy and select the wrong gear or two at the same time that messes the gearbox up. Most cars that have new SMG software and pump never seem to have problems with the box..
