01 X5 4.4I 6spd Manual - Page 11

SlickGT1 · #**101** 11-30-2012, 12:46 PM

I am sure that once you do this for the N62, others with the 4.8 and the 4.4 will do the conversion. If people are spending $3k on a rebuilt transmission when the auto dies, as long as your swap is better priced, people will switch to the manual. I guarantee you this.

Now factor in the fact that there are millions of these cars on the roads. They are getting cheaper, and the fact that the n62 is the V8 of choice in a lot of models.

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JCL · #**102** 11-30-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickGT1

I am sure that once you do this for the N62, others with the 4.8 and the 4.4 will do the conversion. If people are spending $3k on a rebuilt transmission when the auto dies, as long as your swap is better priced, people will switch to the manual. I guarantee you this.

Now factor in the fact that there are millions of these cars on the roads. They are getting cheaper, and the fact that the n62 is the V8 of choice in a lot of models.

I disagree. The reason that auto manufacturers are discontinuing manual transmission versions of their vehicles is simply because nobody is buying them. There will always be a core of enthusiasts who want a manual transmission, but relative to all the vehicles sold, the numbers are tiny. When I special ordered a manual transmission X3, my dealer hadn't seen one.

When something like 99% of automatics fail, switching to a manual transmission will not be a consideration. It is still a neat concept for those that do want it.

SlickGT1 · #**103** 11-30-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JCL

I disagree. The reason that auto manufacturers are discontinuing manual transmission versions of their vehicles is simply because nobody is buying them. There will always be a core of enthusiasts who want a manual transmission, but relative to all the vehicles sold, the numbers are tiny. When I special ordered a manual transmission X3, my dealer hadn't seen one.

When something like 99% of automatics fail, switching to a manual transmission will not be a consideration. It is still a neat concept for those that do want it.

I disagree, with proper market, for example the X5 forums all over the world, there is a market. Those of us that are enthusiastic enough about this manual swap, are plenty. Think about how many people are buying these 4.8is now, those that will have the trans failure. Imagine having the option of getting a manual in there. I think the market is big enough to develop this swap.

Nick P · #**104** 11-30-2012, 03:25 PM

I also don't think there will be that much interest for such a conversion, still 5-6 kits might be realistic.

I agree with JCL - nobody wants an manual gearbox nowadays, but still, there's a big difference between a new car with factory waranty and the car the owner realy likes and wants to keep it for longer - in that case a manual tranny seem to be a logical investment.

SlickGT1 · #**105** 11-30-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick P

I also don't think there will be that much interest for such a conversion, still 5-6 kits might be realistic.

I agree with JCL - nobody wants an manual gearbox nowadays, but still, there's a big difference between a new car with factory waranty and the car the owner realy likes and wants to keep it for longer - in that case a manual tranny seem to be a logical investment.

Think enthusiast, that could not justify spending $80k when new to buy a 4.8is. Now add on top of it an enthusiast that couldn't decide between a manual 3.Slow, and an auto 4.8. Now, with your expertise, both of these things can happen.

I think 6 kits is going to be easy for you. Especially since I promise to promote the hell out of it.

Nick P · #**106** 11-30-2012, 03:55 PM

First I have to get confident this conversion works properly, I will do some top speed tests and also acceleration tests on autobahn with and without supercharger, which is ready to be installed.

I would very appreciate your promotion, thanks for that!

SlickGT1 · #**107** 12-06-2012, 11:27 AM

Privet Nick. Just wanted to let you know I keep dreaming of this. And willing to help with anything you might need from the US to get this project to happen. Thanks.