BMW M3 Manual Transmissions

Like the hands-on experience of "driving stick?" You probably drive a BMW M3 with a manual transmission. So, what is a manual transmission, exactly? Put simply, it's a gearbox that lets you choose between the different gear ratios that drive your car. Shift into a lower gear, and you can get more turning power or "torque" at a lower speed. Shift into a higher gear, and you can get more speed at lower torque. How a manual transmission works might sound complex, but it's easy. To shift gears, you press your clutch, which disengages an input shaft; then, you move your shift lever to the correct gear. The linkage then connects the correct locking collar to an output shaft. You then release the clutch, which re-engages the input shaft and turns the output shaft; you're now in gear. In short, a manual transmission lets your BMW M3 change gears properly while keeping your engine running below redline. Doing that keeps any motor in an rpm range that's best for its operation. Even a top-quality factory BMW M3 manual transmission can go out eventually, though. Signs of a bad transmission include a slipping or abnormal-feeling clutch, a burning smell and high engine revving following clutch release, grinding or other weird sounds during shifts, delay shifting, and the inability to shift into gear at all. Fix yours on the double if you experience any of them. Original parts for a manual transmission can be hard to find anymore, but luckily, our auto parts counter carries plenty, specifically for your BMW M3. Order online today and we'll deliver right to your door.