is this a stupid move to do to an E30 ?

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  • KIRIEIW
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2012
    • 3385
    #46
    I literally just got back from the Junk yard about 2 hours ago and picked up a manual transmission, along with every needed to do the swap (Just need the pedal assembly now, going back tomorrow) I'm in it for $380 as of today's parts run and still need the clutch master and slave cylinder, I'd like to put in new parts.

    I'd say its worth it because manual is more sought after, and there for you'll get more money for the car in the end.


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      • kickinindian
        R3VLimited
        • Jan 2012
        • 2327
        #47
        Originally posted by KIRIEIW
        I literally just got back from the Junk yard about 2 hours ago and picked up a manual transmission, along with every needed to do the swap (Just need the pedal assembly now, going back tomorrow) I'm in it for $380 as of today's parts run and still need the clutch master and slave cylinder, I'd like to put in new parts.

        I'd say its worth it because manual is more sought after, and there for you'll get more money for the car in the end.
        Pics!?

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          • Roysneon
            R3V Elite
            • Apr 2010
            • 4505
            #48
            Originally posted by agent
            Hopefully more people will adopt this outlook so the value of the ones that haven't had dumb shit done to them keeps going up.
            Did you take an extra Centrum Silver today? You seem extra spry today gramps.
            For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
            Originally posted by mbonanni
            I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

            I am a pursit now.

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              • nando
                Moderator
                • Nov 2003
                • 34827
                #49
                Originally posted by Roysneon
                Did you take an extra Centrum Silver today? You seem extra spry today gramps.
                just wait until your balls drop. you'll get it then. :p
                Build thread

                Bimmerlabs

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                  • Roysneon
                    R3V Elite
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 4505
                    #50
                    Originally posted by nando
                    just wait until your balls drop. you'll get it then. :p
                    For all things 24v, check out Markert Motorworks!
                    Originally posted by mbonanni
                    I hate modded emtree, I hate modded cawrz, I hate jdm, I hate swag, I hate stanceyolokids, I hate bags (on cars), I hate stuff that is slowz, I hate tires.

                    I am a pursit now.

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                      • 808e30325i
                        E30 Addict
                        • Mar 2010
                        • 537
                        #51
                        Ditch the auto. I did the same thing when I bought my e30 and it was a 26,000 mile 1st owner car when I did it.
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                          • MT325is
                            E30 Enthusiast
                            • May 2012
                            • 1103
                            #52
                            I had the same gamble. BUt mine was already a manual, but i ended up fixing the m20, everything new. the way it drove and ran was amazing. That m20 valve tick.
                            But i do regret it. I ended up spending about 2000 roughly on getting the engine running perfect, but at the end of the day i wanted something more.
                            So if your fine with how ever the car drives right now with the m20, then keep it. But if you think you will want more from your car, then yes swap it!
                            m52 turbo? s50/s52? those are always fun.
                            And get rid of that auto trans... asap! lol
                            good luck and nice find!
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                            1992 BMW 325IC (SOLD)
                            1991 BMW 318IS (STOLEN!)

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                            (GRIGIO TELESTO RESPRAY, FULL BOLT ONS, TUNE-HPFP AND TURBO UPGRADE COMING AFTER WARRANTY IS DONE)
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                              • McGyver
                                R3V Elite
                                • Jun 2009
                                • 4456
                                #53
                                how is this thread still going? OP's car isn't rare or outrageously nice to the point where it has any really collectible value beyond any other e30.

                                OP, if you want your car to be a manual, swap it. If you want it to stay automatic, leave it.

                                /thread.
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                                1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
                                1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
                                1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]

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