It appears that, within the next few years, BMW will only offer a manumatic shifting option on their M3:
The company’s second-generation SMG is an option on the M3, and the next-generation M5 will also feature the Formula One racing-style paddle shifters, sans the traditional clutch pedal and gearshift lever. According to Rolf Scheibner, product manager for M cars, it won’t be long before SMG is the only transmission option for the performance cars.
Many M3 die-hards aren’t happy about this and, initially, I wasn’t either. However, I then reasoned that if it’s good enough for Formula One (all Formula One cars now use manumatics), it’s probably good enough for me :).
Actually I have heard rumors that the Mazda RX8 (to be released late this year or early next year) will come standard with the “manumatic” system. It will feature paddle style on the steering wheel.
Also you can buy after market clutchless (as some people call it) manual tranny’s. I was looking into getting one for my car.
I checked out the HKS Dogmission which is made only in japan…but bolts right up to my car. The only crappy thing about this is the $5000 price tag!
I am getting a EMS Haltech system next month for my car! http://www.haltech.com