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Old 01-27-2015, 07:12 PM
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Manual Trans retrofit into an E70 X5 ?
Has anyone heard of anyone doing this ? Our 08 E70 4.8 X5 just begs for a manual to be driven properly. The automatic in it now holds it back. Perhaps a retrofit of a later 8 speed automatic would be even better ?

I know it sounds crazy but what the heck, its worth asking.
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I've wondered about this as well. I know that all versions were available with a manual in Europe...would make the E70 Diesel a hell of a lot more fun that it already is
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I've wondered about this as well. I know that all versions were available with a manual in Europe...
I don't believe that is correct. BMW training materials and parts books (worldwide) don't mention manual transmission E70s.
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This won't be popular with many of this forum, but install a one of these:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...t-booster.html

Will make your 4.8 X5 a whole new beast, more like it should have been from BMW!
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This won't be popular with many of this forum, but install a one of these:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...t-booster.html

Will make your 4.8 X5 a whole new beast, more like it should have been from BMW!
pretty widely agreed that after a few days the ECU adapts and leaves the sprint booster ineffective.
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I've wondered about this as well. I know that all versions were available with a manual in Europe...
I think you're confusing with E53, previous X5 generation.

However, if manual E60 5 series xdrive exist, I imagine it's possible to transplant the necessary mechanical parts relatively easy/cheap. Dealing with the electronic side is whole another story, though...
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I think you're confusing with E53, previous X5 generation.

However, if manual E60 5 series xdrive exist, I imagine it's possible to transplant the necessary mechanical parts relatively easy/cheap. Dealing with the electronic side is whole another story, though...
Yep...a little more searching and the manual was dropped in the move from the E53 to E70...kind of sad really. Allegedly BMW's justification was in the name of comfort...
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I would bet their are too many electronic gremlins that you have to worry about..

Anything is possible.
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Anything is possible.
Agree.

Whats that punchline? "...We're just arguing about the price..."
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Probably not an easy task as you will also need to code the X5 so it knows it has a manual. Then the wiring may not be correct as well.
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