Clutch suggestions!!!

[nizoo]

I need some suggestions to clutches I could use for my 03 530i !!

Mechanic quoted a Fenco branded clutch for about 600 CAD (Canadian Dollar) that's including tax.

Was wondering if that's a good clutch or even worth the money, or I should just go for the OEM.. Or if there are any other suggestions..

Price should not be more then the one quoted ~50+ or 50- is ok

Thanks for any suggestions!!!

And if you got something to sell, and for some reason you don't wanna put it up on here do not PM me, doesn't seem like I am getting any PMs on here :/

[Hamadyr]

With a car this age, you have to confirm flywheel condition as it will be part of the equation. The dual mass flywheels have a definite tendency for failure and cost a pretty penny.

Changing to a single mass flywheel will make a big difference in driveability.

I recently changed my setup on a 2005 330i to a clutch masters setup using their aluminum flywheel and I am VERY happy.

That being said, I think that the Aluminum flywheel is a little too light and would recommend the steel version. You can get very good deals from resellers who will have CM drop ship to your door.

Given your M54 with six speed, most of the kits out there do not fit your car. Be very careful while shopping :-)

If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them because I did lots of research before making my final selection.

[nizoo]

Originally Posted by Hamadyr

With a car this age, you have to confirm flywheel condition as it will be part of the equation. The dual mass flywheels have a definite tendency for failure and cost a pretty penny.

Changing to a single mass flywheel will make a big difference in driveability.

I recently changed my setup on a 2005 330i to a clutch masters setup using their aluminum flywheel and I am VERY happy.

That being said, I think that the Aluminum flywheel is a little too light and would recommend the steel version. You can get very good deals from resellers who will have CM drop ship to your door.

Given your M54 with six speed, most of the kits out there do not fit your car. Be very careful while shopping :-)

If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them because I did lots of research before making my final selection.

Flywheel is included in the kit too, so that is out of the way.
my M54 is a 5-speed btw thanks for the suggestions I'll check em out

[mosu]

You can also check out Autopartway, the clutch kit is $348 with free shipping, Sachs OEM:
http://www.autopartsway.ca/PartList..../pagenum1/tabS

You don't get the flywheel though. Can the dual-mass be machined? Why does it need outright replacement?

[MANDD]

Nizo,

$600 is a decent price for the clutch assembly seeing that it includes the flywheel.

The Fenco brand of clutches usually has a rebuilt clutch assembly so reliability is a concern.

The dual mass flywheels can be machined there are two reputable machine shops in Toronto.

Have you priced out the OEM kit through Mike@ Marenello in the Maxbimmer sponsor forum?

Mark.

[nizoo]

Sorry guys, I was mislead by a friend..

on the estimate it said:
$80 for machining the flywheel.. talking to a friend, he said that new flywheels get machined too and that its probably included in the kit.

looking further into it, I still don't know if brand new flywheels get machined or not, but I just confirmed that its $600 including tax WITHOUT the flywheel.

I am considering getting the stock BMW clutch, according to RealOEM and Bimmerspecialist.ca it seems that LuK is the company the makes the OEM clutch?


@mosu
Thanks i'll check that out


@MANDD
I'll look into that now, thanks

[bmwm5lover]

You have a 530i, just put the stock stuff and get your flywheel machined. You will be fine for another 100000++.
Flywheels are not cheap, there is no way you are getting a new flywheel included for 600$.

[nizoo]

Originally Posted by bmwm5lover

You have a 530i, just put the stock stuff and get your flywheel machined. You will be fine for another 100000++.
Flywheels are not cheap, there is no way you are getting a new flywheel included for 600$.

That's what I am thinking too, I PMed Mike like "MANDD" suggested, waiting for his response so I can pay him and get this over with


Thanks a lot everyone

[T.Dot_E30]

Stick with oem.

[mosu]

Cheers, hope you found a good deal!

On a side note, and I hope I'm not hijacking the thread by asking this, how can you tell that your clutch is beginning to slip in cars with a CDV? My usual test was to drive along at 60 kph in 4th, put the clutch in, rev high, dump, and see how well it grabs.

[nizoo]

Originally Posted by mosu

Cheers, hope you found a good deal!

On a side note, and I hope I'm not hijacking the thread by asking this, how can you tell that your clutch is beginning to slip in cars with a CDV? My usual test was to drive along at 60 kph in 4th, put the clutch in, rev high, dump, and see how well it grabs.

There are many ways. But my best test was putting the car on 3rd and trying to accelerate from a stop.. If it turns off then you still got a clutch, if it accelerates then yeah.. You got a bad clutch

[nizoo]

Got a great deal $310 for the OEM clutch kit if I return the old core

And mike suggested I don't touch the flywheel :/ as it may be a very bad idea :/