» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,517 Views | | | | | | 06-26-2003, 05:55 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 122 | I'm considering putting in an M3 clutch pretty soon, but I'm not so sure about how to put in the master cylinder too. Is it a direct swap? Is there a need to modify anything? Also, how much would a used M3 clutch go for? Friend of mine is selling his and he apparently didn't use it much. Bastard has that TMS clutch kit that weighs like 11lbs altogether... __________________ 1996 Hellrot 318ti - RIP | | | 06-26-2003, 09:25 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 190 | ok, don't use an M3 Clutch in your ti, go get after market it will end up holding more HP and it would be new. I would not put a used clutch into my car. I got a McCloud very nice, holds 300HP. __________________ Custom Cold Air Intake, Custom IAT controller, SuperSprint Exhaust, High Flow CAT, Long Tube Header, H&R 'Race' Lowering springs, Short Shifter, JB Racing Lightweight Flywheel, M3 Clutch Kit w/Rogue Semi-Metalic Disk, Zex Nitrous System, Euro Clear Corners, Elipsoid Headlights w/Halos, Eyebrows, Window Tinting, Invisible Bra | | | 06-28-2003, 09:43 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 122 | if I went aftermarket i'd blow it all on the 11lbs clutch+flywheel combo.. but the point is that i want to retain nice civility, have good clutch feel and be able to replace easily with bmw parts (which are easier to get here than aftermarket). Plus, what's the point of a 300hp clutch if the car doesn't throw out anything close to it? The stock M3 clutch held those 240hp just fine. __________________ 1996 Hellrot 318ti - RIP | | | 06-29-2003, 01:53 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 190 | Ok, do what you like, but when you have to replace that used clutch in the near future - Be sure and post it - the McCloud aftermarket clutch that I got is a irect fit, just Clutch disk and pressure plate, there is nothing goofy that you have to do, it just fits right in there. I have pics if you want them. From my experence it is not a good idea to use used parts like a clutch. - that is like putting used brakes on your car, I mean common, it makes me sad to see someone try to skimp on their car, when they will just end up forking over more money to make the car run right again. - My best wishes to you - hope it works __________________ Custom Cold Air Intake, Custom IAT controller, SuperSprint Exhaust, High Flow CAT, Long Tube Header, H&R 'Race' Lowering springs, Short Shifter, JB Racing Lightweight Flywheel, M3 Clutch Kit w/Rogue Semi-Metalic Disk, Zex Nitrous System, Euro Clear Corners, Elipsoid Headlights w/Halos, Eyebrows, Window Tinting, Invisible Bra | | | 06-29-2003, 07:44 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 122 | Well, the clutch has five very easy miles on it.. basically it was drive from the dealership to my friends shop and out it went, with the rest of the transmission... hm.. M3 tranny.. ooooh.. didn't think about that.. so really, I don't see how i'm "skimping" on the car, considering i'm getting the clutch dirt cheap and it's essentially knew. To be perfectly honest, the only time I see the need to go aftermarket for a clutch is when you've got 400whp and the stock clutch just ain't gonna handle it. __________________ 1996 Hellrot 318ti - RIP | | | 06-29-2003, 10:08 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 290 | well the M3 clutch sounds pretty much new. id do it as long as it fits alright. as with the M3 tranny...i wouldnt. its probably geared higher than our stock ti's. you'd suffer in acceleration if it is. i think the ratios are closer in our ti tranny too. although thats just what i am guessing. maybe the only reason our cars are geared down is the rear end. but if the tranny from the M3 is geared up, i'd hold on that until you've got a 6 cylinder or something. plus you'll probably need an odd length drive shaft. __________________ Vince Carknard 1995 318ti Active Hellrot, 16" 5 spoke, "Fogged" airbox mod, Stromung exhaust, Bilstein Sports, BMW sport springs, 3.73lsd, others... | | | 06-30-2003, 06:08 PM | #7 | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 | The M3 trans has the same ratios as the ti. Just the diff. is different. The drive shaft from the M3 will have to be used with the M3 tranny. The M3 tranny bolts right up to the four. You will need to move the tranny mount to the other holes, and you will need the shifter support (that aluminum cast part) and linkage from the M3 as well. The M3 clutch works fine, just replace the SLAVE cylinder, not the clutch master- there's no need. Or your leg will be HUGE (thanks to Rogue for that tip). I assume the pressure plate is to be replaced with the clutch disc- no advantage otherwise. the clutch is a bastard to bleed out. You have to do as good as possible, then drive it to work out the rest of the air. I asked the dealers- they all say the same thing. I have been using the ti tranny with the 3.2 for a while now and there are no problems to report. I'm holding out for a Euro M3 6-speed... | | | 07-11-2003, 11:38 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 122 | well.. actually.. it is a euro six-speed :P but i got dibs on it! Don't ask me why he changed it. In my opinion he's done quite a few questionable things with that M3... I feel sorry just looking at the mockery of an engine he's got in it... German engineers drop dead when they see that thing. Sure it runs great, but good lord, ever heard of order? I'll see if i can get a picture so you guys can see what i mean.. at any rate, basically anything that i get off that car is euro M3. Any other parts I outta be looking for? __________________ 1996 Hellrot 318ti - RIP | | | 07-11-2003, 01:36 PM | #9 | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVA Posts: 29 | J!m, What kind of differential are you using? -Larry | | | 07-14-2003, 04:28 PM | #10 | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 | I'm using the complete M Roadster rear sub-frame, not just the diff. This way I have the heavy trailing arms, M3 brakes etc. (plus Limited Slip) The stock ti drive shaft bolts right up to it, and it bolts to the car with no modifications. Only the brake lines have to be 're-engineered' due to the hose location on the M3 rear calipers. If the Euro 6-speed trans is to be used in a ti, the euro drive shaft will be needed as well, no doubt. I think (If anyone knows, correct me) the Euro 6-speed is longer overall than the us M3 5-speed tranny. The Euro tranny mount may also be needed. Again, I'm not sure, but I would get it just in case. Also- the Euro 6-speed's input shaft MAY have different splines than the US motor's clutch disc. It may be necessary to use a Euro clutch DISC with a US pressure plate and flywheel. Alternately, the entire flywheel/clutch/pressure plate assembly from the Euro M3 could be used. Don't forget that pilot bearing. That may be different as well... 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