Manual transmission conversion?
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Manual transmission conversion?
Hi everyone,
I was curious as to whether anyone has tried retrofitting a manual transmission into a W211 E55. I tried searching but couldnt find any threads on the topic. I have driven a stock E55 and although the transmission works very well, I really enjoy shifting a stick. Any help or suggestions you can offer would be appreciated, thanks.
Ernie
I was curious as to whether anyone has tried retrofitting a manual transmission into a W211 E55. I tried searching but couldnt find any threads on the topic. I have driven a stock E55 and although the transmission works very well, I really enjoy shifting a stick. Any help or suggestions you can offer would be appreciated, thanks.
Ernie
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Thanks for your reply. I figured the conversion would be expensive but 20k is more than I was anticipating. I did e-mail Brabus and am waiting for their reply. If I do hear back from them I will be sure to post here for any others that are curious.
Ernie
Ernie
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From: El Paso, TX
'03 G500, '13 G63, '17 GLS63,
I would suggest waiting for the M5 to be released in the US with a manual transmission. A manual E55 would be absolutely pointless, IMO as the auto is one of the cars best attributes.
