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thekubiaks

12-21-2002, 07:40 PM

Does anyone have numbers for the stock 330i clutch clamping force?? I can see a clutch in my future after installing the ESS SC and want a better clutch. Sachs, Xi, X5, ?? Any ideas?? Thanks

MarvelPhx

12-22-2002, 05:33 PM

Sachs carries a better clutch pressure plate. It is clamp-rated to like 340hp I believe using the stock disc...

edw

02-25-2003, 11:39 AM

So how has your clutch held up? I have a UUC lightweight flywheel in transit, and would like to install a heavy duty clutch at the same time if it makes sense.

MarvelPhx

02-26-2003, 12:09 AM

My clutch is OK, but I want to upgrade as well.

edw

02-26-2003, 04:17 PM

I'm probably going to go with a Stage II Clutchmaster clutch -- based on Sachs clutch -- from bimmerworld.com,. Stage II has a Carbon-Kevlar friction surface and 70% more clamping capacity.

Cost: about $850.
URL: http://www.bimmerworld.com/catalog/drivetrain.htm

By the way, how many bolts did your UUC flywheel come with? Mine came with six bolts and washers.

FYI, the flywheel is made by Fidanza. I did a search on "bmw 195461" on google and got some interesting results. "195461" was hand-written on the side of the box and the logo was utility knifed off. Not a big deal; it was just interesting how easy it is to find this stuff out.

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