We manual-swapped our V10 BMW M5 estate!

[@Drivetribe]

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[@vanilakung7563]

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[@MrChristopher]

Mondeo ST200 update would be nice

[@transport740]

Lol awesome video. Congratulations on the transmission upgrade!

[@ThEnglishMuffin]

Ya encrypts your already encrypted data. F%^king Scam selling it 2 the average person.

[@flemmingploug2670]

Enzo's spin 10/10 havent seen spinning like that since Mazepin was in F1

[@eeshachandrapupadhya9160]

LoL

[@antonsamuelsson1317]

I can not like or it will become un nice but 10/10

[@johnnymack923]

Hilarious.

[@Ginbaubabe]

Mazespin

[@applejuice5272]

@@Lburt07 *spinning facts

[@hadesmcc]

Enzo's spin, clearly an 11/10.

[@johnnymack923]

11/10 doesn't make sense

[@hadesmcc]

@@johnnymack923 yes, that's the point. Enzo's performance was off the charts.

[@tysondog843]

110% Agree!

[@terryloweh]

big props to the mechanic, appreciate him taking the time to explain it so even a non technical person like myself could understand it

[@Czechbound]

*DIRECTOR/ VIDEOGRAPHER :* Well done, great touches in the editing, shot selection, funny Monk bits, fade to Le Mans, music choice etc. Well done those men. Or women !

[@daviddefortier5970]

I found the music parts were not ballanced in volume levels. Music is way too loud

[@denisaljic]

@@daviddefortier5970 Thank you David! I thought it was just Me...

[@nathanparry8315]

Sound balance is a bit off for sure, but otherwise Lucy Brown is doing amazing work.

[@bbdoook]

Let Ben drive it first, I'd love to hear his opinion

[@Eren-da-Jaeger]

Second that

[@WhuDhat]

no

[@mikehipperson]

You know Ben would try to keep it!

[@b.w.9392]

On the nurburgring, with james may shotgun

[@joekaiser7668]

I have a 6 speed manual M6 here in the states. LOVE it! Don't let the haters tell you the SMG or DSC is better for this car. If you want to enjoy driving your V10 BMW then get/swap the manual, if you want ultimate performance get a race car. Also DSC off was available as a software update from 2008 I believe. Not sure what the TSB number is, but that's what google is for.

[@gregtomaszewski563]

M5 and M6 with v10 were only made for North American market and rest of the globe had that terrible automatic. Ironic ,is it not? Ask somebody from Europe they will tell you that In America people don't know haw to drive manual and yet BMW made manual for North America and because it was requested from potential customers.LOL

[@mikesiegenthaler4224]

@@gregtomaszewski563 SMG is not an automatic transmission, its a Manual with electric actuators

[@DriftingSquirrel]

You're perfect to solve this question I've got - do you get to turn off DSC and DTC completely? Allowing the car to move freely. Before the update you just had DTC or you had DTC and DSC but you just couldn't turn it off entirely?

[@xav_crack]

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[@ajm407]

@@gregtomaszewski563 not strictly true. I’ve found original manual cars in Europe as well. It was an option in LHD countries on the E90 but not many took it up.

[@jonsmith1162]

I did a manual conversion on an S14 a few years back. Hard work, but very rewarding.

[@ScottOrd]

11:19 - I was expecting Marty to pop out and scream "IN THE BIN!" 😂

[@papapruett2820]

Same

[@celicasaur]

Great video guys! Mine is the other 'black' manual touring which they spoke of in the video (which incidentally is for sale). For anybody considering the swap - do it, you won't regret it. Best of all, you'll be in the BEST hands with Darragh and the guys at Everything M. I can't speak highly enough of his dedication to customer satisfaction and quality of workmanship. And best of all - he's a TOP guy!

[@MrCarz95]

Hi, how much was total cost for swap? Thank you

[@CrippedGinge]

Enzo gets a 12/10 for his spins

[@mikedrivetribe8314]

Lots of 10s for Enzo's spinning, much appreciated folks 👍

[@bluegizmo1983]

14:01 did you guys seriously just add a glass clinking sound effects to plastic bottles?? 😂

[@dermaks_]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that

[@stannxumalo8034]

They really got us🤣🤣🤣

[@sianwarwick633]

to see if you noticed the uncredited IRN BRU cameo

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

Shift Happens! Not only a new transmission but the best anti-theft system on the market today lol!

[@jamesbisset9891]

Not in the uk, 90% of drivers learn to drive in a manual

[@Bmontepeque11]

Darragh (The mechanic and boss from Eveyything M3s) looks like such a nice person and he knows what he is doing! 🙌✨

[@MatthewCMaw]

Clear from this that you’ve really stepped up the production levels on this video and hopefully the theme continues!! Really great work with this, thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining content!!! 🙌🏻

[@barrydixon3692]

Awesome!! I love that you guys have done this. I was once on a BMW training course and they had pre-production E60 M5's for us to play with. They said the shifting force needed to change gear in the auto box would need the equivalent of a 1.5 meter long gear leaver if it were manual 💪 Everybody loved the car, especially the sound of the V10 but hated the 'auto' box!! To this day its one of the best sounding cars out there, enjoy 😁

[@EwanWeetch]

Excellent editing. Brilliant camera work!

[@christianpadilla2928]

As an owner of a white m6 v10 traction control off is a must. SMG is not as bad as people say on the road, city probably its where it shines less. 6 years and 40k put on it, beauty of a car.

[@kingpin20042003]

Loved the added sound effect for the cheers with the Irn Bru lol. Manual V10 M5 estate, Whats not to love.

[@PwnedNoobz1]

Enzo's spin was great, even the treat acting like something being catapulted out of the engine when it catastrophically fails is a nice touch

[@JMUDoc]

Appropriate gearbox - the E92 M3 engine is just the V10 from the E60 with two cylinders chopped off (even the rod bearing issue is carried across😁).

[@b.w.9392]

That happens more often. If it works as a v10 its will as a v8

[@Berven-gf9jq]

The soundtrack between 10:25 and 10:55 is weirdly enough super inspiering, of course together with the beautiful camera job. Great upload, Drivetribe 🙂 As always. Love the V10. I will rate the sound as a 0.0045 on the Richter scale.

[@Enaakx]

DSC off is possible, you need a MDM panel from a US car and coding, it can probably be coded with existing panel using the tpms button. I have a 6MT swap and DSC off works just fine.

[@GardevoirTrainer1]

I rate Enzo’s spin a Güd Boi/10

[@morning_star8230]

Production level is really high in this video 👏👏 It was a joy to watch can't wait for further videos on the M5 estate 🤩

[@PorscheRacer14]

In reference to your ad spot and this magnificent upgrade; “Now, I am become manual, the destroyer of clutches.”

[@TRHamza]

Very cool seeing the process!

[@K14RTP]

🧐🧐🧐🧐

[@asimmalik6378]

Should have done yours after blowing the clutch to smithereens!

[@diegogobeti]

V10 + wagon + manual transmission = perfection !! Awesome video, cheers from Brazil.

[@ErikTheRedM3]

People with the SMGs really ought to run a RVS Technology transmission treatment in them. Completely transforms the transmission and pretty much eliminates the lurching. When driven right, the SMG in these is a lot of fun.

[@costafilh0]

And some people say these BMWs don't worth it! Of course they do! They worth 3 times the asking price to make them perfect with the proper mods! Amazing!

[@davidbartela4914]

Am I seeing it right, that there is no Option for "DSC off" anymore? On an BMW M Car? Love the idea of the Manual swap on that thing, but no Option for DSC off, in a BMW, especially in an M Version seams not realy worth it.

[@kayhanozdemir4542]

yeah I was gutted when I heard that... I have a manual swap e46 M3, and if I were told that there would be no DSC off, I would rather stick with SMG. I believe since E60 manual swaps are very new there are still missing pieces in the puzzle, they will find a way to code it out in the future.

[@jafooli]

Imagine paying for it, then finding that out at the end!

[@blakkpatron]

There has to be a way to get this sorted

[@user-eu9ub8kj9j]

You do realize that these cars have a programmable driving preset called m mode where u can choose mdm, dsc off or dsc on right?

[@blakkpatron]

@@user-eu9ub8kj9j clearly the installer in this video is oblivious to it

[@johnthieri1561]

Thank you for massive shout-out to Kenya. Noticed your wristband and being Kenyan that makes me proud. Fantastic show.. clean and perfect job with the conversion. Loving it.

[@sianwarwick633]

thanks for correct ID

[@dytakt]

Outstanding editing on this one! Absolutely superb

[@ZKhweziN]

I don't care who says what, having owned a V10 ///M6 for 6 years, apart from driving in traffic (it was a weekend car anyway), that SMG box was absolutely sublime. I LOVED it!!!

[@bipingurung135]

Absolute masterpiece. Video production, the Content & the magical rod bearing spin 💕

[@RobertBrownieJr]

Great production value and top mechanic, looking forward to seeing the finale. Also cable ties, gaffer tape and bollocks is the best name for a band ever.

[@mikep1212]

denying us that drive away after the conversion 0./10 Enzo's spin. 10/10

[@roelmilan7315]

That's badass manual

[@Stormyy]

Great to see DT still around!!!

[@entx8491]

@11:21 Perfectly executed, this is why I'm here. The rest is great too, excellent work.

[@russell6075]

Enzo's s🅱️innala impression was flawless

[@alexcocking7288]

Brilliant film. Great to watch superb craftsmanship a work. Be interesting to see what the acceleration figures will be. Big engine. Manual gearbox. Estate body. Perfection.

[@jfmjfm2008]

Thanks for sharing this video. I had an e60 saloon new, 2005-2010, and loved it. I loved the SMG box as much as Ben did in your previous video. It was an acquired taste and took a while to love, so the car was rarely loved by one-day-drive magazine journalists. And it was awful in “auto” mode- it needed the paddles. Your car definitely isn’t carbon black; I think it’s deep sea blue.

[@weezy013]

@8:50 and @16:43 You can clearly see it's not carbon black, pretty sure it's Monaco Blue. I don't think Deep Sea was used on E60 M5, unless it was Individual.

[@doublesidedtape1000]

@@weezy013 Looks a little less purple than the Deep Sea Blue x5 in my garage, but you never know how differences in lighting will effect how a color looks on camera.

[@paultaylor9652]

ENZO 10 OUT OF 10, nothing like the smell of a proper garage and older cars being worked on, great video Scottie.

[@TheMrCristal]

Would love to see Jeremy Clarkson reaction on this 🤌🏼

[@mikewest712]

Doubt he would give it any praise, he would likely laugh at the idea of the manual swap.

[@TheMrCristal]

@@mikewest712 he was one of many who made this car famous, I own one my self in Florida sapphire black manual 08 , before had smg really issues on issues but both drove amazing, u just never want to drive smg in drive mode only manual mode all the time, but 8000 rpm shifts on smg was mental, manual don’t give me that feeling but now I can actually daily my m5 and not worried being stuck on a road in 1st gear.

[@davesingh3772]

These are essentially manuals I believe it’s the correct thing to do as the smg gearbox is terrible. Personally I would avoid the e60 and the e46 due to the vanos and gearbox issue’s. E92 M3 is the better all rounder.

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

Enzo needs to do 30k in damages if he's spinning like an M50 rod bearing.. otherwise, flawless execution!

[@ADBBuild]

$30k worth of damage to an M50?

[@dutmala]

Love the camera work on the video

[@stephensaines7100]

Rate Enzo's spin out of ten? He *is* a ten! He's freakin' gorgeous.

[@peterspyer1124]

Mike is absolutely desperate for an irn bru sponsorship and I love it

[@jasonpoler]

Gotta get James in, get Ben in, I guess Hammond paid for it so have him there too

[@GBO76]

I now undestand why M539 Restauration bought the US Manual model in the first place.

[@mike_detroit_ish]

Enzo has a ruff life there! 10/10 spin, would recommend

[@EmberEchoStudio]

Would recommend to who?

[@JonLovettAnimation]

Love the 1980s Honda ATC hiding in the background behind the dog at 11:38 let’s see a little video on that! Love the V10 wagon stick shift!

[@Kalepsis]

This is the best modification you've ever done on this channel.

[@Patrick-bu5vy]

Great project....thanks for not dragging this job out over five separate videos! Can't wait to see it in action.

[@MarcusVinicius-ui2ty]

I have see an m3 SMG conversion more easy than change the whole gearbox because SMG is like a manual just the way u change that the parts u change

[@SavageBunny1]

Yeah, basically take the transmission out, send the bellhousing to get machined, put it back, done.

[@thepansthisthatandtheother7766]

Thrilled you have done this. Gosh she must be fun to drive! Enzo gets a 10 out of 10 and more. Beautiful Lab!!!!!

[@xRoRox]

You've made James May a sad man 🤣

[@destruxandexploze2552]

For anyone wondering the song at 10:53 is: Touched by the light - Edward Karl Hanson

[@centrice12]

So the Stig told you not to mess with the transmission but you know better....Makes sense.

[@J555K]

Love it how the SMG gets the holy transportation into its place. Beautiful editing!

[@coolomino]

Now we're talking! I've seen a few E61 M5 manual-swaps and SMGs are proper trash.

[@TheGangbanger16]

The Perfect car With the Manual swap Its a Masterpiece Especially as a Touring 😍

[@joey7253]

Would be nice if you guys sold a kit so it’s plug and play for us home mechanics. Sell the manufactured bits, the wiring look and the few other bits that we can’t find at the parts yard.

[@hf7188]

9/10 on Enzo's spin, BMW still spins their rod bearings with less effort. 😝

[@GiGaSzS]

Awesome! Manual FTW :D

[@WhuDhat]

would have been dope to adapt one of zf's new 7 speed boxes

[@chuckk489]

You can shut the DSC off. My manual e60 M5 has it, the dealer did the TSB.

[@adampearce569]

Love this channel amazing really inspiring

[@THahaC]

This car is fcking special 4 me as a German from Bavaria lol. V10 in a Roadcar, a M Wagon, hand shifted and RHD lol

[@tejbhuee9924]

An S85 that cant do 200mph+ makes no sense to me

[@summushieremiasclarkson4700]

The S85 doesn't do any mph, it's the final drive that decides. How many customer purchased M5s have actually done 200mph in their lifetime?

[@DaveDGRGray]

Enzo, they don't make numbers big enough to rate your spin! Awesome pup! Loved to this video Mike. Top work.

[@DoctorVadarWho]

If you are going to have sponsors can they be car based

[@SavageBunny1]

Just skip it lol

[@ElvisKremmen]

Cant wait to see the 1st drive, the manual swap will make such a huge difference and would love to see Ben take it for another spin for his reaction too

[@muscless89]

You could stop making videos about the M5 and make videos about Enzo, I'd watch them any day. That spin was 5/7

[@romanjacobs1794]

You can unlock traction control option on manual e60 M5 by coding tho

[@ydid687]

why opinion polls were against it weren't they

[@militant_daisies]

really enjoying the deeper content the channel direction has taken. keep up the great work DT

[@cadillacblunt]

You should have changed out the main bearings in that V10 when you swapped it. Might help it last another 5k miles. These engines are the running joke of the automotive world.

[@Gazmus]

Darryl has mad Will Ferrel in Semi Pro not knowing what to do with his hands vibes :)

[@madmick3794]

Well that's disappointing. Would have been better to leave it as is.

[@knowbuddynose]

Enzo’s spin, 11/10. He did not receive enough sausages.

[@youneslahyani2198]

CHEESE.

[@PetarVN]

As an owner of a factory manual E60 M5 sedan, it makes me REALLY happy to see people 6MT swapping the Touring's already. The E6X M5 and M6's are truly special cars, and I'm glad they're getting the recognition they deserve.

[@ScottOrd]

15:45 - If a hand with a baguette reaches in, I'm done lol

[@jackmcdonald8355]

Enzo's spin is 10/10. It would be interesting to see one of these manual swapped, but with the smg. So clutch pedal and h gate shifter, but with 7 gears.

[@mtgcars]

Love the E60 M5 bought one 2 years ago and love it to bits. Wanted to do a manual swap before even bought the car. luckily i Drove my friend's manual before buying the box and oh boy it was such a let down. Manual gearbox doesn't suit the car at all. Yes the SMG is a bit harsh around town. but when driving hard or a twisty road it gives the car so much character. it slams you in the seat and smacks you in the head every gear change. it gives you the feeling of being in an old school race car. meanwhile the manual removes all the character from the car. so please don't believe the internet hype around the SMG VS MANUAL

[@mikesiegenthaler4224]

100% true, the gearing is not ideal with the high revving Nature of this engine. I have two e60 m5 and i would never ever do a swap.

[@giraykharizzma7737]

You’re rite I canceled my manual swap project just we about to start and kept smg forever I’m loving it more I’ve just thrown a new parts on my smg to enjoy longer

[@jeff1176]

Enzo's spinny spin was a 10 and he's as beautiful as the car is. I like to see what James says about the car now.

[@MIKEK3NT]

BMW patched the DSC issue with the manual and can be accessed via iDrive

[@shuzzbot]

Wow thats a huge job. He is so calm and relaxed about it

[@CIubDuck]

As any mechanic can say, there was a lot of swearing, broken bolts, and electronical failures in-between the actual filmed shots 😂 The end results were absolutely smashing though!

[@Pilcrepus]

Enzo's spin 15/10. Goodest boy.

[@conorhennessy4823]

Enzo's spins were paw/10... outstanding performance! 👏

[@anoopseera]

Enzo is a handsome boy isn't he. More of him please. His spins are wonderful. Oh, and the M5 being manual is cool too 😉

[@MrSubaruian]

Enzo is the star! Spin is easily 11/10. Plus goodboi bonus points!

[@ThePandasian34]

Drive tribe doing this swap means that for all the people that still WANT a automatic but don’t want the manual (if you’re that kind of insane person or genuinely don’t know how do drive a manual) the M3 DCT box will fit but will have more labor and coding to work SOMEONE DO THIS

[@y2kazan868]

E46,E60’s, and the L322 Range Rover Autobiography is the perfect Garage.

[@heisenberg9739]

This makes me miss working on cars. But then I remember the stress of dropping a bolt into the engine bay and looking for it. Then I feel better watching on YT from my bed. :)

[@gorillafacegwen9247]

This was like one of the teaser videos on a adult site and it stops before the money shot. Amazing video.