So who has replaced a clutch?

Rotorocious · 01-06-2012, 12:30 PM

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If you DIY , take off the intake to get to the bolts on the top of the transmission. Took an extra 10 minutes but saved so much frustration.
I resurfaced my flywheel , replaced the pilot bearing, throw out bearing, arm, trans bolts, pressure plate bolts, flywheel bolts etc. along with the rear main seal also. Might as well do what you can while your in there.

Any other thoughts on replacing the rear main?

Might as well do it.
I did on mine just for peace of mind

SRanch335i · 01-06-2012, 12:45 PM

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All good info, much appreciated. I'll start looking into aftermarket options and replace everything - except the flywheel. Who did the resurfacing? Beyond looking for scoring or cracks I'm not sure I would even know if it needed to be done.

Just spoke with ACT; they said their six puck holds 480 tq which is about where I'm at. I really don't wanna get a puck style clutch though. They said they didn't have a full face clutch that would hold the tq. Any luck finding anything other than hpf? Hpf was $$$$$...

SRanch335i · 01-06-2012, 12:46 PM

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Just did mine last night. Went with the act

Which one did you get?

ar design · 01-06-2012, 02:09 PM

I've got both the HDSD (street disk) and the HDR6 (6 puck) in stock. Dzenno made 500wtq on his HDSD, no problem.

b00sted4v · 01-10-2012, 06:17 PM

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Did you replace flywheel? 100% sounds like it was not installed right. These things hold 500whp no problem.

Did not install new flywheel, and was installed by bmw tech.

ttbmer · 01-10-2012, 06:29 PM

Y is it so important to replace the FW? I spoke to my mechanic he said that it all depends on how the fly Wheel looks, if it really burn then yes but otherwise no need.
He also told me that Dual Mass Fly wheels can't be resurface, that they can only be turn so much to get them clean but that's abt it.
They never done any clutches on 335i but they have on a lot other imports.
I'm around 435hp and 505lbs at the wheel, so not sure if the ACT can put out. I don't wanna buy a clutch then have to replace it 10k miles after. I don't beat my car either, no track time, weekend car only, and may be 10-15 passes at the drag strip per year.

Rotorocious · 01-10-2012, 09:09 PM

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Which one did you get?

The HDSD

Nr!qUe · 07-16-2013, 04:27 PM

Bump. Does anyone have any tips they can provide? My reverse gear is slipping and first is getting shaky and i wanna replace it soon because its driving me nuts.

Nr!qUe · 07-16-2013, 04:28 PM

Is it DIY able?

joec500 · 07-16-2013, 04:30 PM

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Is it DIY able?

If you have to ask, you probably shouldn't try...

But anything is DIY'able if you have the right tools and know how.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-16-2013, 04:53 PM

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If you have to ask, you probably shouldn't try...

But anything is DIY'able if you have the right tools and know how.

I agree.

Rotorocious · 07-16-2013, 09:20 PM

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Which one did you get?

The HDSD

Fwiw to searchers: the act died within a year.
Went with a spec stg2+ and a new dmfw. Much better pedal feel and no issues.

cwarren · 07-16-2013, 10:12 PM

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Fwiw to searchers: the act died within a year.
Went with a spec stg2+ and a new dmfw. Much better pedal feel and no issues.

just ordered this same set up and have dmfw in hand and waiting on spec stage 2+ I know you installed it is there anything I should know going in .and or any tips

thanks man..

Rotorocious · 07-17-2013, 05:05 PM

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just ordered this same set up and have dmfw in hand and waiting on spec stage 2+ I know you installed it is there anything I should know going in .and or any tips

thanks man..

get new trans bolts.
My spec kit came with a pilot bearing and t/o bearing so you don't need to get one separate.

HPF has a clutch install video that will help you if you are doing it solo.

cwarren · 07-17-2013, 11:44 PM

trans bolts all the same ? looked into this and found a few different part #'s
ie: all the same length and diameter .don't want to get into it and have to order parts as the lift is at my uncles house would suck to tie up their garage for a week lol...

Rotorocious · 07-18-2013, 06:54 AM

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trans bolts all the same ? looked into this and found a few different part #'s
ie: all the same length and diameter .don't want to get into it and have to order parts as the lift is at my uncles house would suck to tie up their garage for a week lol...

The part number I've always found for them was for a set of the bolts not just one. I think there were 6?

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