6MT...What clutch are you using?

dAng! E90 · 04-23-2012, 02:11 PM

I am going to need a clutch soon, just added Procede and my stock clutch just can't handle it. What clutch do you guys or gals recommend?

GeorgiaTech335coupe · 04-23-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dAng! E90

I am going to need a clutch soon, just added Procede and my stock clutch just can't handle it. What clutch do you guys or gals recommend?

I have the ACT with the stock DMFW. Pedal pressure is slightly more than stock.

Pros: you can reuse your stock FW as long as it was beaten to death, cost is $500, seems to hold my FBO+meth power without slip.

Cons: engagement point of the clutch is almost on the floor

If I could go back in time, would I redo it? Maybe. I'm not too fond of the engagement point. I tend to let the clutch out too early before I'm fully in gear (stock shifter). The clutch is great other than that.

aflatau · 04-23-2012, 02:20 PM

I am running the stock clutch... for now..

vereak82 · 04-23-2012, 02:23 PM

act 'street' full face clutch kit best bang for you buck and have the dmfw resurfaced you'll be happy about $450-550 RANGE shipped..

nafoo · 04-23-2012, 02:47 PM

I picked up the HPF Stage 2 and use it with my stock FW. More pricey, but I wanted to keep the stock engagement point.

OpenFlash · 04-23-2012, 02:53 PM

Im running a Spec Stage 2+. Many many hard miles at big powers levels and tons of launches. Never missed a beat

imageautodetail · 04-23-2012, 03:00 PM

uuc kevlar

Streetluger06 · 04-23-2012, 03:39 PM

I'm using the spec stage 3+ with the stock flywheel and it has been great. It can handle many launches without any changes in feel.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-23-2012, 03:40 PM

For stock turbo guys that want to keep similar drivability I would recommend the ACT street clutch.

For any more power its on a case by case basis.

ar design · 04-23-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaTech335coupe

I have the ACT with the stock DMFW. Pedal pressure is slightly more than stock.

Pros: you can reuse your stock FW as long as it was beaten to death, cost is $500, seems to hold my FBO+meth power without slip.

Cons: engagement point of the clutch is almost on the floor

If I could go back in time, would I redo it? Maybe. I'm not too fond of the engagement point. I tend to let the clutch out too early before I'm fully in gear (stock shifter). The clutch is great other than that.

Always need to either resurface or replace DMFW....... Have seen sme people get away with not doing it, but have seen plenty of people have a clutch fail very very quickly by not doing it.....

Bakeme521 · 04-23-2012, 03:49 PM

^^I agree, Replace it or resurface it. If you don't you are running a risk on screwing your brand new clutch.

I have a Clutchmasters FX100 and their Billet flywheel sitting in my garage waiting for a weekend to put it in.

Toker335i · 04-23-2012, 05:26 PM

I had ACT street on my 335i, i resurfaced the DMFW..

Engagement point was well near the floor like someone mentioned, I personally liked it a lot more than stock. Would go the same route if i had to again.

Former_Boosted_IS · 04-23-2012, 06:05 PM

Clutch Masters Twin Disc 850 on my car with a single turbo being installed now.

GeorgiaTech335coupe · 04-23-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

my car with a single turbo being installed now.

Stop rubbing it in all of our faces

blackshan · 04-23-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Clutch Masters Twin Disc 850 on my car with a single turbo being installed now.

I want to have ur joy! Maybe the clutch too! Lol

Former_Boosted_IS · 04-23-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiaTech335coupe

Stop rubbing it in all of our faces

LOL! You guys will get a good review though.

Former_Boosted_IS · 04-23-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blackshan

I want to have ur joy! Maybe the clutch too! Lol

I have been very happy with my clutch. The testing time will be when I get my car back because that is when I will really test it.

blackshan · 04-23-2012, 08:18 PM

That's the review I'm waiting to hear! A twin disk should have no problem. It's nice that there are members trying different clutch set-ups. It's the only way to know if the clutch works or not! Act and hpf have the clutch department locked. Lol!

MrRager · 04-23-2012, 11:25 PM

get rid of that 24 pound flywheel and put a lightweight one in, you will thank me.

OpenFlash · 04-23-2012, 11:27 PM

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get rid of that 24 pound flywheel and put a lightweight one in, you will thank me.

+1

blackshan · 04-23-2012, 11:36 PM

I've had lightened flywheels on other cars and loved the difference. Is this the feeling u get with the n54 with stock turbos?! I'm sure this is the case with a big single!

Toker335i · 04-23-2012, 11:39 PM

Lightened flywheels chatter on idle too much though... if this was my daily i would not get a lightened FW.. just my 2 cents.

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dAng! E90 The bigger they are... 20 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Jet Black '07 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pelham, AL iTrader: (0)	6MT...What clutch are you using? I am going to need a clutch soon, just added Procede and my stock clutch just can't handle it. What clutch do you guys or gals recommend? __________________ Tom Williams BMW Service Advisor '07 335i Sport 219M Wheels, MMW CF Lip, Shadowline Taillights, Vishnu Procede, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, Aasco LW Flywheel, South Bend Clutch, Turner 90mm Studs, Stoptech pads rotors and lines, BMS LED Tag Lights, BMS Clutch Stop, BMS Clutch Non-Delay Valve, ACS Style Rear Glass Spoiler
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aflatau First Lieutenant 65 Rep 340 Posts Drives: XM Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (1)	I am running the stock clutch... for now.. __________________ 24 XM(Current) 22 X540i(Sold) 21 M5 Comp(Sold) 07 Single Turbo 335i(one of the first, sold)
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vereak82 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 6-spd e92 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	act 'street' full face clutch kit best bang for you buck and have the dmfw resurfaced you'll be happy about $450-550 RANGE shipped.. __________________ 2008 135i 6-speed current stock for now 1995 e36 M3 5-speed Jb4 G5//CM-FX400//FBO//Meth// 12.06@118 6-speed manual sold summer 2013
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nafoo Major 48 Rep 1,145 Posts Drives: Boosted Bimmer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	I picked up the HPF Stage 2 and use it with my stock FW. More pricey, but I wanted to keep the stock engagement point.
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OpenFlash 1809 Rep 17,960 Posts Drives: A Lot Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Ducati Panigal ... [0.00] 2016 Mazda CX5 [0.00] 2017 Aprilia Tuono ... [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2015 BMW M5 Competi ... [10.00] 2016 Ducati XDiavel S [0.00] 2016 AMG GT S [0.00] 2011 Ferrari 458 It ... [0.00] 2017 Charger Hellcat [0.00] 2015 KTM Super Duke ... [0.00] 2016 KTM RC390 [0.00]	Im running a Spec Stage 2+. Many many hard miles at big powers levels and tons of launches. Never missed a beat Last edited by OpenFlash; 04-23-2012 at 03:27 PM..
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imageautodetail Captain 48 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 08 335 silverback Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lou EVIL kentucky iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 335 e90 [0.00] 2007 e90 335 [5.00]	uuc kevlar __________________ FBO...METH...BIG TWINS
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Streetluger06 Private First Class 11 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I'm using the spec stage 3+ with the stock flywheel and it has been great. It can handle many launches without any changes in feel.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3474 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	For stock turbo guys that want to keep similar drivability I would recommend the ACT street clutch. For any more power its on a case by case basis.
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Bakeme521 Some say... 251 Rep 4,296 Posts Drives: Fresh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge n NOLA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.24]	^^I agree, Replace it or resurface it. If you don't you are running a risk on screwing your brand new clutch. I have a Clutchmasters FX100 and their Billet flywheel sitting in my garage waiting for a weekend to put it in. __________________ I have exhaust and an intake...
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04-23-2012, 05:26 PM	#12
Toker335i Captain 68 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 335i/Sold--10" GTR Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	I had ACT street on my 335i, i resurfaced the DMFW.. Engagement point was well near the floor like someone mentioned, I personally liked it a lot more than stock. Would go the same route if i had to again. __________________ 10' Solid Red GTR 08' 335i 6MT - Sold 92' NA 300ZX 5speed - Sold 06 IS350 - Sold
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Former_Boosted_IS Major General 315 Rep 5,175 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! iTrader: (15)	Clutch Masters Twin Disc 850 on my car with a single turbo being installed now.
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blackshan Private First Class 10 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (2)	That's the review I'm waiting to hear! A twin disk should have no problem. It's nice that there are members trying different clutch set-ups. It's the only way to know if the clutch works or not! Act and hpf have the clutch department locked. Lol! __________________ JB4/MHD, Stage 2 lpf,3.5 tmap, AFE DCI AND SCOOPS, ETS 7" Intercooler, AR Catted Downpipes, MMP Inlets,CP-E Exhaust, Carbon FIber CSL Style Trunk lid, M3 Side Skirts, Mtech front lip spoiler, Mtech rear bumper w/carbon diffuser and Alloy Technic 19" matte black rims.
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MrRager First Lieutenant 25 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: 73134 iTrader: (0)	get rid of that 24 pound flywheel and put a lightweight one in, you will thank me. __________________ 2008 335i 6MT
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blackshan Private First Class 10 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (2)	I've had lightened flywheels on other cars and loved the difference. Is this the feeling u get with the n54 with stock turbos?! I'm sure this is the case with a big single! __________________ JB4/MHD, Stage 2 lpf,3.5 tmap, AFE DCI AND SCOOPS, ETS 7" Intercooler, AR Catted Downpipes, MMP Inlets,CP-E Exhaust, Carbon FIber CSL Style Trunk lid, M3 Side Skirts, Mtech front lip spoiler, Mtech rear bumper w/carbon diffuser and Alloy Technic 19" matte black rims.
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Toker335i Captain 68 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 335i/Sold--10" GTR Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	Lightened flywheels chatter on idle too much though... if this was my daily i would not get a lightened FW.. just my 2 cents. __________________ 10' Solid Red GTR 08' 335i 6MT - Sold 92' NA 300ZX 5speed - Sold 06 IS350 - Sold
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