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sikbrik · 10-22-2004, 10:42 PM

The brake and clutch pedal are on the same carrier. Just swap out the auto pedal for this assembly. Locate the correct master and slave cylinders for the trans, find a trans, get the shift linkage and boot/trim and you're good to go. If you've got a good deal on an automatic car that you like, why get rid of it?
I'm researching this swap right now myself but don't give in to the idea that it can't be done. If you use a 6-cyl trans, you'll need to modify the guibo or flange on the driveshaft. Other than that, it's a bolt-in to any 318ti and it's probably just as easy as finding a good deal on a stick car. Plus, I'd imagine most of the auto cars lived easier lives than the manual cars anyway.
Just my $.02.

10-22-2004, 10:42 PM	#4
sikbrik Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 94 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Find a new car? That's crazy! The brake and clutch pedal are on the same carrier. Just swap out the auto pedal for this assembly. Locate the correct master and slave cylinders for the trans, find a trans, get the shift linkage and boot/trim and you're good to go. If you've got a good deal on an automatic car that you like, why get rid of it? I'm researching this swap right now myself but don't give in to the idea that it can't be done. If you use a 6-cyl trans, you'll need to modify the guibo or flange on the driveshaft. Other than that, it's a bolt-in to any 318ti and it's probably just as easy as finding a good deal on a stick car. Plus, I'd imagine most of the auto cars lived easier lives than the manual cars anyway. Just my $.02.