At times the m3 has also been available in saloon and convertible body styles. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmws inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. First, lets setup winkfp with the e46 sp daten files extract the sp daten files from the zip file to a temporary location. Our final product maximizes your transmission without sacrificing the life of your transmission. Install the supplied software on your laptop windows xpvista7 2. This is not a tune but if your m3 is running older software, this is a mustdo upgrade.
I get a lot of negative comments and questions about the smg gearbox in my e46 m3, but mostly. Bmw performance parts bmw oem parts csf more views. The m3 csl has the same smg as the us car but runs a different software version. First impressions of the ecuworx e46 m3 software update youtube. Software updates bmw coding, programming, flashing, and. Dec 30, 2018 bmw m3 csl buying guide m3 csl problems m3 csl tuning upgrades. The moon roof stopped working, im not sure if it is a fuse issue or a motor issue. Tms3967 e46 m3 shark injector performance software turner. The e46 m3 had a couple major issues, one of the lesser ones is the smg gearbox. The hydraulic pump often fails resulting in a costly repair.
A high revving straight six with beautifully tuned individual throttle bodies, boasts an impressive 333hp, with nimble handling, an aggressive stance and body design that still competes with todays exotic cars. Troubleshooting the autoenginuity tool is an excellent tool for troubleshooting the smg system and can take a lot of guess work out of the equation in some cases. Make modifications as necessary for other modules requirements. Smg style shift lights for manual cars rev matching for smg. An e46 m3 equipped with the smg2 transmission bmw standard tools 2. Our smg software has been tested in numerous vehicles with countless hours of logging.
Bmw e46 manual vs climatronic bmw e46 manual vs climatronic baseballaccessories. Most of our customers wonder why bmw did not have this from the factory for all e46 m3 smg cars. We cover the main issues to look for when viewing a. Conventional methods of advancing the ignition timing under full load have little effect. E46 m3 smg transmission tune software buildjournal. However, because the e46 bmw m3 is one of the most perfectly made bmws of all time, would you buy a basically brandnew one if it had an smg. What does flashing the us e46 m3 with csl smg transmission software do. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 series since the e30 m3 was introduced in 1986. When bmw announced the csl version of the e46 m3, the changes they claimed the lighter car had were obvious and led even jeremy. S5 mode, i didnt rev match manually its automatically done by the software. Ecu tuning bmw tuning software by epic motorsports. Unlock the potential of your e46 m3 smg transmission with our e46 m3 smg transmission tune software. Increases shift firmness in s456 and increases launch control rpm to 3800rpm on us spec m3 s.
Then i find out you can apply the inertia fix to help gear changes and also upgrade the smg ecu to csl software. How often do you run an smg adaptation with inpa or gt1. The transmission hardware is the same between the us spec e46 m3 and the csl, with the only difference being the csls more. The e46 m3 came in two different transmission variations. The first generation smg or sequential manual gearbox transmissions have not held up well over the long run and are starting to. Getting mine done now so looking forward to seeing what difference it makes to. Due to the 4 series coupe and convertible models no longer being part of the 3. Typically we saw improvements in throttle response and.
Bmw e46 m3 smg with topgear tuning exhaust duration. The combination of new technology and better components, such as, variable valve timing, valvetronic, and forced induction result in better performance and increased fuel mileage as compared to the same displacement engines only a few years ago. The e46 bmw m3 and e46 bmw m3 csl buying guide from strikeengine. But all of you are missing out on fantastic vehicles because people with no experience with the system love to perpetuate the myth that the transmission murders puppies and gave your grandmother glaucoma. In order to get the best from your csl rev matching its advisable to upgrade the software on your smg ecudme to csl spec or255. Active autowerkes engineers have spent countless years fine tuning the e46 bmw m3 software. Founded in 1979, dinan is well established as north americas premiere bmw tuner. Tuning tech fs offers the most sophisticated and robust bmw e46 m3 remote tune on the market today with superior performance and driveabiltiy. The bmw m3 is a highperformance version of the bmw 3 series, developed by bmw inhouse motorsport division, bmw m gmbh. New solenoid valve for e46 m3 smg ii hydraulic unit. The latest addition to the tf fleet is a 2004 bmw m3, stock car with a csl type bumper, sub100k miles and the smg transmission. Be ready to kick into gear after the flashing is done, but dont worry, this behavior is normal. E46 bmw m3 with smg ii csl flash san francisco bay area.
After upgrading to the bmw e46 csl software, most us e46 m3 users notice much more aggressive shifting in program modes 4 and up. The latest software is an improvement in drivability over the older versions in terms of smoothness and responsiveness. The e46 m3 s54 engine responds well to the right type of ecu software. Smg software tune is a must for all e46 m3 smg owners. E46 m3 with the active autowerke supercharger what is adaptation. We converted a bmw e46 m3 from smg to a 6speed manual transmission. Please bear this in mind when looking at the used values. E46 m3 smg transmission tune software buildjournal smg tune. This bmw m3 cs is a coveted mcar, presented in superb cosmetic and mechanical condition, with comprehensive service history. In recent years dinan has further expanded its portfolio to include. E46 m3 smg to manual conversion lang racing development.
Version 2 in this video we show a basic and easy to understand how to when driving a bmw e46 m3 with an smg transmission. Bmw e46 m3 ttfs csl smg software install diy youtube. The e46 harness will be deleted seeing the fact the cars has already the minimums because i build it for street track. Manual e46 m3s tend to be more desirable and cost quite a bit more than manual m3s so often times owners can buy an e46 m3 smg and have it converted to manual for about the same price as buying a true manual. In order to take full advantage of the e46 m3 dme csl parameter update, we. When bmw announced the csl version of the e46 m3, the changes they claimed the lighter car had were obvious and led even jeremy clarkson went out and bought one, it was that good. With ongoing revisions and updates being made continuously both on our race and forced induction programs, they have made possible the refinements needed for a true hiperformance street tune. M3 models have been derived from the e30, e36, e46, e90e92e93 and f80. Ok, maybe your grandmothers glaucoma is an overblown reason for her to get legal herbs, but thats beside the.
The tune is kept under the same parameters as the bmw csl, but it is not the same as the oem bmw csl. Aug 05, 2015 as many are not willing to accept nor embrace modern technology in performance transmissions, they will never have the pleasure of feeling what the e46 m3 is capable of under the most extreme driving conditions. If this happens to a car you own it often make sense to convert the car to a manual rather than fix the smg unit. Evolve remap and evolver bmw e46 m3 evolve automotive. Info ebook and manual reference free download books bmw e46 manual vs climatronic printable 2019 everybody knows that reading bmw e46 manual vs climatronic printable 2019 is useful, because we are able to get information in the reading materials technologies have.
The information from this guide was gathered from evo magazine, issue 81, july 05. Clearing adaptation on the e46 m3 active autowerke. E46 products kassel performance bmw engine software. The e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. Updating the smg ecu to run csl 255 software ecuworx. E46 bmw m3 with smg ii csl flash san francisco bay area bmw. Optimized smg transmission software, available both for na stock and ess na tuned and ess supercharged applications. The csl software can be flashed directly to the cars without modification, but it is important to understand that this will result in increased wear on the clutch. This is what the industry has seen over the years with no gain in power neither on the road or the dyno. In addition to our own custom bimmerworld bmw software files, we also offer tuning by epic motorsports, speedbuster, jim conforti, shark injector, afe power, and aem. Performance software is a musthave upgrade on your e46 m3 and you wont find an easier and better software solution than the shark injector. The dme of the e46 m3 has the capability to make changes to fuel, ignition, part throttle, fuel trim and other parameters all based on driving.
E46 m3 20012006 e9x m3 200820 f80 m3 sedan 20142018. How to install bmw csl smg software in your standard m3. This tune comes with e46 m3 csl features such as csl smg shifting, downshift rev matching, and smg inertia update. E9x m3 engine mounts akg fcabsrtabssubframe bushings subframe has been reinforced vanos has been bulletproofed with dr. Developed by bmw tuning expert jim conforti, this device plugs into the cars diagnostic port and flashes new performance files into your cars engine computer ecu. Jan 24, 2011 the e46 m3 is actually one of the most reliable cars bmw has built in the last 10 years. E46 m3 csl smg gearbox dme software upgrade the m3cutters.
Connect the cable to your obdii port and read your ecu into a file. This 2003 bmw m3 coupe is finished in steel gray metallic over black leather and shows 46k miles. The ttfs smg software tune is a must for all e46 m3 smg owners. Failure to ensure that the battery voltage remains at a steady 14v may result in a bricked smg dme, interrupting the flash may also render your smg dme useless so you flash your smg dme at your own risk. Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmw s e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. We work with the best names in the software tuning business to offer a range of reliable and safe software tuning upgrades for bmw. Dinanmodified 2003 bmw m3 smg for sale on bat auctions. Vanos engine was rebuilt at 171,xxx miles smg hydraulics have been refreshed completely race pulleys new alternator the bad. Bmw m introduced the sequential manual gearbox ii smg ii as an option for the lefthand drive europeanspec e46 m3s in march of 2001, with righthand drive models following in june and north americanmarket production commencing in september. Well the problem is not yet solved as no bmw dealer in south africa that has stock of the compression spring, so they ordered from germany and it. Modern engines have come a great distance in a very short amount of time. In 1996, bmw m introduced a manual transmission that was capable of shifting gears automatically without the use of a conventional clutch pedal or mechanical shifter lever. Jul 01, 20 when bmw announced the csl version of the e46 m3, the changes they claimed the lighter car had were obvious and led even jeremy clarkson went out and bought one, it was that good.
M3 e46 smg gearbox problem page 2 m power pistonheads. Bmw e46 m3 ecu tuning software 2001 2006 vf engineering hard motorsport e46 m3 dive planes aero canards 2001 bmw e46 m3 full race car. Increases shift firmness in s456 and increases launch control rpm to 3800rpm on us spec m3s. Bmw e46 smg2 official information bmw e46 m3 support. Bmw m3 smg to six speed manual conversion eurompire. Generic code readers are mostly useless since the trouble codes it returns are usually. This 2004 bmw m3 is currently up for sale on bringa. Discussion in e46 m3 20012006 started by shaks, sep 26, 2016. Jun 20, 2014 in 1996, bmw m introduced a manual transmission that was capable of shifting gears automatically without the use of a conventional clutch pedal or mechanical shifter lever. Were using autologic and factory bmw software to take care of all the rest. Did you know your bmw e46 m3 with smg ii transmission can be programmed with the shifting performance tweaks and revmatching improvements which are implemented in the e46 m3 csl. At all there two valves from this type installed on the hydraulic unit. Apparently resetting vanos adaptations can make a hell of difference and the smg shifts are much improved.
Bmw e46 m3 smg to 6spd manual conversion bmws e46 m3 is arguably the best m car to date. Active autowerke bmw m3 tuning software active autowerkes engineers have spent countless years fine tuning the e46 bmw m3 software. Active autowerkes e46 bmw m3 software tune has been perfected by years of. The initial model was available in a coupe body style, with a convertible body style added soon after. E46 m3 s85 smg swapthe beginning bmw m5 forum and m6. New bmw e90e92e93 m3 binary modification tool released.
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