SMG to 6MT Conversion - Shop Recommendations in CO, TX, AZ, UT

[mtpktz]

The time has finally come to convert SMG to 6MT - I'm located in CO but happy to get the car to a shop that has experience with the conversion in CO, TX, AZ, UT, etc (maybe CA as well).

Thanks for any recommendations!

[EthanolTurbo]

Kaiv in San Diego, CA.

[mtpktz]

Kaiv in San Diego, CA.

Thanks for the recommendation - I've heard great things. I sent him an email.

[Z3 Coupe]

I've heard George Hill in Austin is pretty good. Never used him but looks like he does good work.


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[SQ13]

I'd have George Hill do my swap if I could go back in time.

[Boost]

Kaiv. He did mine 50k miles ago.

Might take a while to hear back but you will.

[aapilcher]

Glenn Shelly Auto in Loveland, CO

[mikeetastic]

DIY its really not that hard 👍 i did a few 5 and 6 speed non m3 swap and pretty similar on m3, you can have a shop mod the bellhousing or even install it to your smg trans and diy install. Once done have another shop code it or i think a few members here offer remote coding.

[mtpktz]

I've heard George Hill in Austin is pretty good. Never used him but looks like he does good work.

I'd have George Hill do my swap if I could go back in time.

Thanks - I reached out to George on a couple of outlets and never received a response, but appreciate the recommendation.

Kaiv. He did mine 50k miles ago.

Might take a while to hear back but you will.

Glad to hear more positive feedback about Kaiv and his work, thank you. I'm currently trying to coordinate to get the car to him.

Glenn Shelly Auto in Loveland, CO

If things fall through with Kaiv, I'll reach out. Thanks!

DIY its really not that hard 👍 i did a few 5 and 6 speed non m3 swap and pretty similar on m3, you can have a shop mod the bellhousing or even install it to your smg trans and diy install. Once done have another shop code it or i think a few members here offer remote coding.

Unfortunately DIY is not a viable option at this point given time and ability constraints but appreciate the feedback anyways. Thanks!

[SQ13]

George Hill

[kaiv]

Helped OP put the car in neutral and she's now on her way over to the workshop. Looking forward to getting her back on the road! Thanks guys!

[mtpktz]

Update: I had the car shipped to kaiv and had a fantastic experience from start to finish.

Initially I planned to just have the car converted to 6MT, however, after seeing the quality of his work (because he documents everything and shares photos as he goes!), his attention to detail, and reading about his outstanding knowledge of the platform, I had him knock out all of the big 3. I flew out to San Diego and drove the car home 1,100 miles without a hiccup - car has never run better!

If you're looking for somebody who knows these cars top to bottom - reach out to kaiv. He's a genuinely nice and honest guy that has incredible knowledge of these cars - thanks again!

[kaiv]

Thanks Matt! 🙏 Enjoy the car!

[AWE46M3]

Thanks Matt! 🙏 Enjoy the car!

Kaiv! What’s the best way to get a hold of you? I’ve been trying for months with no luck 😅

[kaiv]

Kaiv! What’s the best way to get a hold of you? I’ve been trying for months with no luck 😅

Sorry about that, I get quite busy. DM me your email. Thanks! 🙏