I need a new clutch
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12-30-2008, 05:03 PM
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I need a new clutch
For my SC E46 M3 w/ SMG. The car dynoed at SAE adjusted 585 so I need something that will handle the power.
One option is the HPF feramic clutch, anything else? Thanks.
One option is the HPF feramic clutch, anything else? Thanks.
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12-30-2008, 07:29 PM
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12-30-2008, 07:44 PM
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I heard that Clutchmasters makes the clutch for HPF but I can't find it on their web site (they only make a ceramic clutch for the 6 speed E46).
Is the HPF clutch the only game in town? BHS put a UUC clutch in the car.
Is the HPF clutch the only game in town? BHS put a UUC clutch in the car.
#7
12-31-2008, 07:25 AM
Not a fan of pretty much anything UUC. I'd like to know how the HPF setup works out for you though.
I installed a factory spec LUK in a car about a year ago when it was still NA. I just recently installed another round of mods, as well as a VF S2 kit. Looking to upgrade the blower this winter, and it will need a more serious clutch shortly thereafter
I installed a factory spec LUK in a car about a year ago when it was still NA. I just recently installed another round of mods, as well as a VF S2 kit. Looking to upgrade the blower this winter, and it will need a more serious clutch shortly thereafter
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12-31-2008, 07:51 AM
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I got 12 K miles out of the UUC...but the price was right and I know it works w/ SMG and my lightweight flywheel. I wonder if they have made anything stronger in the last 2 years>
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12-31-2008, 09:20 AM
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It looks like I am going w/ the UUC Cerametalic clutch. I already have the ltwflywheel. They have recently develped a twin disc but at 2.4K (and it has not been proven to fit SMG as far as I know) I don't want to be the tester.
#11
12-31-2008, 04:12 PM
I will also be in the market come summer for a replacement clutch. I am in similar shoes as you DOC, currently running the UUC Stage II Organic hybrid M5 clutch with LWFLW. Keep us informed.
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01-01-2009, 08:53 AM
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I only got 12 k out of the UUC, and it shudders a lot. I don't care about the shuddering, only performance and durability. The shifts are not that fast (.3 seconds) and 12k not that durable. However the price is good (900) and I know it is compatible w/ the UUC ltwtfw.
I really want to go w/ the HPF stage 2 for $1K. I don't want to shell out 600 for the stock flywheel. I just found a site, Bimmerworld that will sell stock flywheels for 300 so I will call them tomorrow.
I really want to go w/ the HPF stage 2 for $1K. I don't want to shell out 600 for the stock flywheel. I just found a site, Bimmerworld that will sell stock flywheels for 300 so I will call them tomorrow.
#13
01-01-2009, 10:09 AM
I only got 12 k out of the UUC, and it shudders a lot. I don't care about the shuddering, only performance and durability. The shifts are not that fast (.3 seconds) and 12k not that durable. However the price is good (900) and I know it is compatible w/ the UUC ltwtfw.
I really want to go w/ the HPF stage 2 for $1K. I don't want to shell out 600 for the stock flywheel. I just found a site, Bimmerworld that will sell stock flywheels for 300 so I will call them tomorrow.
I really want to go w/ the HPF stage 2 for $1K. I don't want to shell out 600 for the stock flywheel. I just found a site, Bimmerworld that will sell stock flywheels for 300 so I will call them tomorrow.
So to run this HPF stage 2 you have to use an OEM fW?
I don't remember what my mileage was when installed, but it was this past spring. I will probably just go with a UUC clutch again, since I have the LWFW.
Good luck and update us on your decision.
#14
01-01-2009, 02:44 PM
On an NA car the light weight flywheel is fun. Don't really need it on the boosted cars, plus the stock setup is quieter.
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01-02-2009, 08:10 AM
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For e46 M's making that kind of WHP, I use a custom Clutchmasters clutch/fly pkg. If you want some more info, send me a PM.
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