These are available to most zip codes at shown rates. I want opinions from those who have, or have driven both ive driven smg but not the manual yet. Identical except for color, trim, and rear sunshade. The 7speed smg transmission it used was the worlds first sevenspeed sequential gearbox with drivelogic function. The e60 m5 was the worlds first production sedan to use a v10 petrol engine. May 01, 2016 the difference is that, with the m5, the power comes at higher rpms whereas youll get to enjoy lots of lowend torque in the isf. The fifth generation of the bmw 5 series consists of the bmw e60 sedanlong wheelbase sedan version and bmw e61 wagon version, marketed as touring executive cars. Aug 01, 2001 the previousgeneration m3 offered the sequential manual gearbox smg in europe. Bmw e60 m5 smg vs m5 manual motor book personalised motor book of guy patrons smg m5, compared to a south african manual. We pitch an e60 m5 smg up against an example thats been converted to a. Bmw m5 smg e60 against an example e60 m5 thats been drivemy. In this new episode of the smoking tire, matt farah drives an e60 generation bmw m5 with a sixspeed manual gearbox to see if its better than the smg. They love what they make and they made the e60 m5 for smg only, just like they made the e39 for a stick.
The e60 m5 is considered the most successful m5 ever produces. The smg was essentially the automatic version and was the. The car was cut on fire but no damage to transmission. With the redesign of the m3 comes a new smg system, which will be available in the u. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. How to drive a bmw e60 m5 smg transmission and how not to drive a bmw e60 m5 there are a few ways to drive the bmw e60 m5 and its smg. M5board is the best forum community for information on the bmw m5 e60 v10, e39 v8, e34 straight 6, e28, f90 and f10. The e60 m5 manual was exclusive to the american market but a south african would not be deprived, so created his own.
Please take the time to read this owners manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you. Cadillac ctsv, mercedesamg e63 s, porsche panamera turbo. Heres a love letter to the bmw e60 m5s epic v10 engine. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. In north america bmw released a traditional 6 speed manual option leaving the 7 speed smg standard equipment. I wanted to get opinions on the smg vs the manual 6 spd. The hydraulic fluid under pressure flows into the clutch slave cylinder. C bmw used oem 23002229786 smg sequential m transmission with hydraulics drivelo. Details about bmw s85 v10 m5 m6 smg 7speed sequential manual gearbox transmission 20062010 bmw s85 v10 m5 m6 smg 7speed sequential manual gearbox transmission 20062010 item information. Apr 16, 2017 six shifter m5s go headtohead manual vs. Common issues in high mileage e60 m5s bimmerforums. A bmw clutch kit includes the clutch disc, pressure plate, and throwout bearing. View and download bmw 2007 m5 owners manual online.
Smg to manual nobody cares if you prefer auto, manual, or smg. An eightspeed automatic transmission has taken over for the sixspeed manual. Bmw workshop manuals 5 series e60 m5 s85 sal 1 service. Im thinking about buying one and i cant decide whether 6speed man or 7 speed smg. There were two different transmission options offered on the e60gen bmw m5. The e60 m5 was the worlds first production sedan to feature a v10 petrol engine and 7 speed sequential manual gear box. In fact, the e60 m5 was so good, motor trend did a tribute video to it, as seen below. Its essentially a transmission capable of functioning as an automatic, or functioning as a manual transmission. This flywheel and clutch kit features twin carbon fiberorganic discs with a steel flywheel rated at over 900 ftlbs of torque. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 23 2008 m5 models in portland.
Genuine bmw clutch kit smg e60 m5,e63 m6 21212283089. I just joined this forum a few days ago and am shopping for an e60 m5. But, if you want to claim that an auto performs as well as a manual or. Jun 04, 2008 which is better for e60 bmw m5 manual or smg. I have driven both e60 and f10 m5 s in manual and auto. Bmw m5 service repair manual bmw m5 pdf online downloads. Smg iii european software flash performance software for. A sixspeed manual or an smg sequential manual gearbox. This generation of the m5 was also built in the e61 touring wagon body style, which was only sold in europe. The accumulator is responsible to store the pressure of the smg system for later access by the actuators. If you do get a smg then you will probably have to deal with the smg pump at some. While the smg gearbox was clunky at slow speeds and.
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I heard the 6 spd is faster which seems untrue since the smg switches through the gears faster than most or all people can. The clutch seems to engage abruptly as answered by a verified bmw mechanic. Bmw m5 questions is it worth buying a used bmw m5 years 2007. Youd actually be slower in a manual m5 than in the smg. The e60 and the e61 were produced from 2003 to 2010 and are often collectively referred to as the e60. The smg clutch kit is different than the m5 m6 that were produced with a manual transmission. I used you before and you were right on the money lets try again. The e60 m5 was groundbreaking when it was released in 2005. E60 m5 smg, e63 m6 spec twindisk performance clutch kit the super street twin disc clutch gives you a worryfree twindisc clutch upgrade for the e60 m5 and e63 m6.
Smg gearbox can almost ruin the e60 bmw m5 experience. Bmw m5 smg e60 against an example e60 m5 thats been. Discussion in internal combustion started by bruce, nov 7, 2006. Sequential manual gearbox smg transmission wpump oem. What its really like to own and operate a v10 bmw m5 every day. The previousgeneration m3 offered the sequential manual gearbox smg in europe. Complete manual transmissions for bmw m5 for sale ebay. Pressure accumulator bmw e60 m5 e63 m6 smg iii our refurbished pressure accumulators are equipped with a filling valve and freshly filled with nitrogen gas. This nocost optional transmission has been developed for and will be offered exclusively in the north american market. I have almost 20,000 miles on my e60 m5 now, and i have to say there is no way i would want a manual in this car. How to drive a bmw e60 m5 smg transmission and how not. Manual transmission 7 speed sequential manual gearbox fits 0610 bmw m5 689737 fits. Jul 11, 2015 e60 bmw m5 6 speed vs bmw m5 smg v10 symphony.
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How to drive a bmw e60 m5 smg transmission and how not to drive a bmw e60 m5 there are a few ways to drive the bmw e60 m5 and its smg 3 transmission, and there a few ways that you shouldnt. The e60 generation 5 series had been lambasted for its unusual swoopy styling. I am refering to the hundreds of complaints about tha e60 m5 transmission. Bmw m5 manual smg bell housing modifications explained for bmw e46 m3. The clutch seems to engage abruptly as if ive just been lightly bumped lightly from behind by another driver. Spare keys, manuals no wears or tears on the in terior, absolutely pristine. Owners manual for vehicle the ultimate driving machine. Details about sequential manual gearbox smg transmission wpump oem bmw e60. Bmw s85 v10 m5 m6 smg 7speed sequential manual gearbox. Only some minor cosmetic issue such as wires and sensors 254384528893. Not because its anything special, but because the smg in the e60 m5 is utter garbage.
This tenyearold bmw proves why you should always pick the manual an e60 bmw m5 is still a 200 mph v10 super sedan, and in america, they sold them with a manual. So farah gives the e60 m5 manual a try to see if it actually is any better. Bmw m5 m6 e60 e63 clutch slave cylinder smg sequential. The bmw m5 is a high performance variant of the bmw 5 series marketed under the bmw m. We pitch an e60 m5 smg up against an example thats been converted to a sixspeed manual. This means that the smg getrag 247 gearbox is a true manual transmission, however, it was designed for automated actuation, thus uses electronic and.