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Teutonaddict · 16th July 2002, 17:25

I hear what Sachs says about "should be a direct bolt-on," but people out there installing them say otherwise.

I also learned in the interim that the M5 stock clutch is made by LuK, Inc. and not Sachs. I'm still waiting on a call from LuK regarding any aftermarket solutions they have....

As for my situation, I finally got BMW to agree to assist in my clutch replacement, after MUCH wrangling. They're going to split the costs with me as a goodwill gesture, unless they find a component failure, at which point it would all be covered under warranty.

Your lightweight flywheel option sounds interesting. Mind if I ask roughly what it costs to have one custom made? PM me if you'd rather.

Thanks for getting back to me!

-Dave

16th July 2002, 17:25	#3 (permalink)
Teutonaddict M5 Guru (>2000 posts) Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 2,680 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, Harold! I hear what Sachs says about "should be a direct bolt-on," but people out there installing them say otherwise. I also learned in the interim that the M5 stock clutch is made by LuK, Inc. and not Sachs. I'm still waiting on a call from LuK regarding any aftermarket solutions they have.... As for my situation, I finally got BMW to agree to assist in my clutch replacement, after MUCH wrangling. They're going to split the costs with me as a goodwill gesture, unless they find a component failure, at which point it would all be covered under warranty. Your lightweight flywheel option sounds interesting. Mind if I ask roughly what it costs to have one custom made? PM me if you'd rather. Thanks for getting back to me! -Dave __________________ *BOTH SOLD!!* '00 Carbon Black/Black All-Leather/Sportive '01 Imola Red/Black 740i Sport #101421 Kinesis K-58s full polish ~ StopTech 355mm BBK ~ KW var.2 coilovers ~ Dinan 17mm adj. rear swaybar ~ SuperSprint exhaust and X-pipe ~ UUC s/s and Rogue tranny mounts ~ a/d/s/ 2x10” a-series subwoofer ~ MTX Class D monobloc sub amp ~ MBQuart component drivers ~ Hardwired V1 & BCT-12 ~ Schroth Rallye 4 harnessbelts ~ M-Technic brake ducts ~ Angel Eyes NOW: '05 X5 4.8is Sapphire Black/Black Nappa