I went with an aftermarket (F1 brand) lightened single-mass flywheel and spring-center clutch. The clutch pedal throw is relatively short compared to stock, but it holds up well to autocrossing and track days; this setup was originally purchased as part of my M52 swap, but I used it when I upgraded the powerplant to an S52 last year. I use the Redline lubricants "magic sauce" recommended by many on Bimmerforums, and it helps reduce gear rattle -- but it is noticeable at idle with the air conditioning on. The rattle was definitely worse when I used red polyurethane trans mounts. I would definitely replace the shift detent pins. See post #37 on my build blog at http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38844. __________________ Sleeper Calypsorot 1996 318ti tintop. CA-legal swapped S52 from '98 M3, and ZF transmission with lightened flywheel/clutch. Magnaflow 2-into-1 muffler. Six-cylinder Eibach springs in front and 318ti H&R Sport springs in rear. Koni Sport adjustable dampers all around. Racing Dynamics 28mm & 19mm swaybars. M3 front hubs/brakes, E34 rear calipers, braided SS brake lines, Hawk HP-S pads. DS-II wheels. Polyflex purple bushings throughout, and factory lower x-brace. Fan delete mod. Engine mount reinforcements welded-in. 3.25 LSD rear diff from E28 & E30 axles. |