SMG to manual Bellhousing Conversion Service - AMS vs VAC vs Lang Racing

[1000hp]

I used the AMP Autowerks kit. Excellent machine work, all necessary parts included, and excellent communication.

[Slideways]

Looking to send my bellhousing out in a few weeks and wanted to bump up an old thread. Would love to hear any experiences in the past year.

I like that Lang has a website and a phone number so there's that...

https://www.hillperformance.com/

George Hill

[Keith_MN]

Looking to send my bellhousing out in a few weeks and wanted to bump up an old thread. Would love to hear any experiences in the past year.

I like that Lang has a website and a phone number so there's that...

[Lagunaseca_Blau]

He’s on instagram as @limited.slip, great way to contact him actually, other than PM

[crffl]

I'd send it to Kaiv in San Diego if he's still doing it. He did mine and he was great to deal with.

Can someone provide a contact or website for Kaiv ?

[Obioban]

Best choice: Kaiv
Worst choice: VAC

[02_lsb]

I wouldn't be surprised if after all this people still take their car to Lang.

Odd that people would spend their money with people who hate them and don't want or deserve their money.

There are numerous threads asking for “shop recommendations in my area” — in reality, we need a “shops to avoid near me” thread.

[jet_dogg]

Lang gets all the love on this forum. Just keep reading

I wouldn't be surprised if after all this people still take their car to Lang.

Odd that people would spend their money with people who hate them and don't want or deserve their money.

[Bry5on]

I'd send it to Kaiv in San Diego if he's still doing it. He did mine and he was great to deal with.

+1

[tlow98]

I went with AMS. They did a good job and the car shifts like it should. With that being said their communication with myself and a couple other members was just ok, not stellar.

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[rGTIedge]

I haven't had them do my SMG to manual conversion yet, but I have Lang do all my work on my M3. I have nothing but good things to say about them, apart from them being a bit more expensive than some other shops. I've dealt exclusively with Daryl, and he knows his stuff. Very straight shooter, doesn't try to sell you anything you don't need.

[9kracing]

Where are you located?

There might be someone local.

[ATB88]

I'd send it to Kaiv in San Diego if he's still doing it. He did mine and he was great to deal with.

[02_lsb]

Lang gets all the love on this forum. Just keep reading

[crffl]

I am gathering parts for the SMG to manual conversion and need to decided where to send the bellhousing for the machining and detent + springs installation. Google helped me find AMS, VAC and Lang Racing but maybe there are others worth considering? Any pros or cons to go with one company vs the other? VAC is quite a bit more expensive than the others.