best clutch kit for 01 330ci?

CUS330CI · 01-20-2009, 12:27 PM

im pulling the trans out this weekend.. anyone have a recomendations for a clutch kit? I'd like something better than stock, but without breaking my pocket tooooo much. I been hearing about M5 clutches? could someone educate me a little more?

TxZHP04 · 01-20-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CUS330CI

I'd like something better than stock

Better than stock - how so? Is there something in particular you feel you need to improve upon?

aggieE46 · 01-20-2009, 01:12 PM

Stock is going to be quiet and easiest for daily driving. UUC puts out a nice kit, and you can go with JB Racing flywheels. They'll offer some performance, but your trade off will be noise and a stiffer clutch. Just depends on what you want.

mrshelley · 01-20-2009, 01:13 PM

If your car is stock or even slightly modified, the stock clutch is more than suffice. I run a stock clutch in my 330 and can go a season on one. Remember, make sure you get the correct clutch centering tool. If you buy the clutch kit from the dealer (or an online retailer) it comes with everything you need except for the centering tool. Follow the instructions on how to install the clutch and you'll be fine.

So far, my personal record for changing a clutch as the track is 45 minutes (this is with a helper) and 75 all by myself.

NickG@TechniqueTuning · 01-20-2009, 02:19 PM

The stock clutch is actually pretty stout. I've been using it in my turbocharged 330ci for nearly 2 years. My car puts out ~300rwft-lbs of torque and 315rwhp. So a naturally aspirated engine should let the clutch last a good long time.

CUS330CI · 01-20-2009, 02:26 PM

hmm ok maybe i'll reconsider, i dont want any noise from the tranny and the stock clutch is fine and i have no complaints, but i drive a little aggressive and was just wondering if there was other clutch kits that would better fit my drving habits.

and... MRSHELLEY, your clutch must take a hell of a beating and if u say its good, then i should probably stick with it

TxZHP04 · 01-20-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NickG@TechniqueTuning

The stock clutch is actually pretty stout. I've been using it in my turbocharged 330ci for nearly 2 years. My car puts out ~300rwft-lbs of torque and 315rwhp. So a naturally aspirated engine should let the clutch last a good long time.

I can second that. I've been running the stock clutch with my TS for close to a year with no problems and it's making numbers similar to Nick's turbo.

01-20-2009, 12:27 PM	#1
CUS330CI Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 31 My Ride: 01 BMW 330CI View My Garage	best clutch kit for 01 330ci? im pulling the trans out this weekend.. anyone have a recomendations for a clutch kit? I'd like something better than stock, but without breaking my pocket tooooo much. I been hearing about M5 clutches? could someone educate me a little more?

01-20-2009, 01:12 PM	#3
aggieE46 Keep it clean Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Royse City Posts: 8,011 My Ride: Evo, 330Ci, Xterra View My Garage	Stock is going to be quiet and easiest for daily driving. UUC puts out a nice kit, and you can go with JB Racing flywheels. They'll offer some performance, but your trade off will be noise and a stiffer clutch. Just depends on what you want. __________________ ^No longer looks like this Buy my:: 3.46 Differential Coolant hard line European Head Unit

01-20-2009, 01:13 PM	#4
mrshelley Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 914 My Ride: 2004 330i View My Garage	If your car is stock or even slightly modified, the stock clutch is more than suffice. I run a stock clutch in my 330 and can go a season on one. Remember, make sure you get the correct clutch centering tool. If you buy the clutch kit from the dealer (or an online retailer) it comes with everything you need except for the centering tool. Follow the instructions on how to install the clutch and you'll be fine. So far, my personal record for changing a clutch as the track is 45 minutes (this is with a helper) and 75 all by myself. __________________

01-20-2009, 02:26 PM	#6
CUS330CI Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 31 My Ride: 01 BMW 330CI View My Garage	hmm ok maybe i'll reconsider, i dont want any noise from the tranny and the stock clutch is fine and i have no complaints, but i drive a little aggressive and was just wondering if there was other clutch kits that would better fit my drving habits. and... MRSHELLEY, your clutch must take a hell of a beating and if u say its good, then i should probably stick with it Last edited by CUS330CI; 01-20-2009 at 02:29 PM.

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01-20-2009, 02:19 PM	#5
NickG@TechniqueTuning Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 271 My Ride: E46 330ci Turbo View My Garage	The stock clutch is actually pretty stout. I've been using it in my turbocharged 330ci for nearly 2 years. My car puts out ~300rwft-lbs of torque and 315rwhp. So a naturally aspirated engine should let the clutch last a good long time.