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oldM3r
08-22-2005, 05:34 PM
warranty after 28k miles, glad I didn't have to eat that one.

Wonder why the clutch went so soon. It wasn't my driving, I have been driving manual for 17 years and the clutch on my m3 was fine at 75k miles, which was when I sold it.
gsibble
08-22-2005, 05:38 PM
Maybe it was the 400+ horsepower.

Just maybe.
Dan
08-22-2005, 07:11 PM
M5 OEM clutch is way too weak to handle the power. it can bearly hold up 540's... just a tad stronger then what the 540 can pump out.

honestly, i would go aftermarket if i were you.
bl00p
08-22-2005, 07:16 PM
You were lucky they replaced it under warranty. The clutch on my bro's Z3 4-cyl went out at a comparable mileage and they refused to replace anything.
oldM3r
08-22-2005, 07:38 PM
Thanks Dan!

I will go aftermarket but how can I say no to a free clutch and flywheel, besides they told me after it was already done!
Dan
08-22-2005, 07:50 PM
Thanks Dan!

I will go aftermarket but how can I say no to a free clutch and flywheel, besides they told me after it was already done!
true true... if it's free it's for me! :) when this clutch burns out, get an aftermarket one. it should hold up a lot longer and better.
redfoot
08-22-2005, 08:15 PM
warranty after 28k miles, glad I didn't have to eat that one.

Wonder why the clutch went so soon. It wasn't my driving, I have been driving manual for 17 years and the clutch on my m3 was fine at 75k miles, which was when I sold it.
Just curious..what would they have banged you for it?
MGregski
08-22-2005, 08:19 PM
Just curious..what would they have banged you for it?
At least $2500
supark
08-22-2005, 08:22 PM
dang... it's great being able to do this stuff yourself... I don't think I could afford to own my 540i-6 if I had to take it to the shop for major maintenance...
Dan
08-22-2005, 09:52 PM
Drew:

http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/6946628-1.html

food for thought.
wludavid
08-22-2005, 10:10 PM
Rumor has it BMW NA will replace one clutch under warranty with the M5. What do the aftermarket M5 clutches cost? I swear I've seen the parts for $2000. :eek:
Dan
08-22-2005, 10:25 PM
Rumor has it BMW NA will replace one clutch under warranty with the M5. What do the aftermarket M5 clutches cost? I swear I've seen the parts for $2000. :eek:

where there's an M, there's a 150% mark up.
bl00p
08-22-2005, 11:39 PM
So expensive to replace a clutch that I'll probably change my driving habits after I have read this. I've been fairly unaware when launching lately so I've probably been more abusive than necessary.
oldM3r
08-23-2005, 08:28 AM
$1700 to BMW, thats whole sale!

Tech stated FLYWHEEL? badly burned
Dan
08-23-2005, 09:06 AM
yeah... once that clutch goes, the flywheel starts to "burn".
wludavid
08-23-2005, 11:47 AM
So expensive to replace a clutch that I'll probably change my driving habits after I have read this. I've been fairly unaware when launching lately so I've probably been more abusive than necessary.
The 6-cyl clutches don't wear nearly as much and the parts aren't as expensive to replace. Don't abuse it, but don't worry too much about it either. I've heard that a typical 6-cyl BMW clutch will last about 150k if treated properly.
bl00p
08-23-2005, 01:56 PM
That's good to hear. Do you know much about the lifespan of the 4-cyl clutches?
devinwwu
08-23-2005, 05:04 PM
i just installed a SPEC Stage 3 clutch and JBRacing Lightweight Flywheel myself in my 535. definitely a project but nothing too difficult. it still came out to 1200 for the both of them though...