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Old 9th November 2006, 23:52   #1
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HELP! Dinan is frying me alive! My Flywheel is gone!


I cant beleive this.... I bought the Lightweight Alum Flywheen and clutch from dinan about 3yrs ago...

They discontinued it because they werent selling enuf of them...

The clutch is good, but I need a new insert for the flywheel...

Called Dinan and they said they have no clue who made the parts and prob cant get me anything... They suggested I upgrade to their dual mass kit (only $2600!!) I already paid $2900 for mine...

My clutch is fine, but just need the insert and poss a pressure plate... Tech support was totally unhelpfull and said they would have to check with Steve Dinan as he would be the only one who knew... They said that could take 3-5 days, while my car is on the lift...

I cant beleive they dont know who made the part, how to get a replacement or anything!!!!!

(I must add it's a 97 540i)

HELP

Scott
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Old 9th November 2006, 23:55   #2
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Forget Dinan, this is quicker:

http://www.jbracing.com/flywheel-bmw5.php#e39models

Even if you have them ship you a complete flywheel and clutch it's cheaper!
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Forget Dinan, this is quicker:

http://www.jbracing.com/flywheel-bmw5.php#e39models

Even if you have them ship you a complete flywheel and clutch it's cheaper!

Thx for the source, but I dont need a new flywheel, just the insert...

Trust me, if I needed a new flywheel I wouldnt give Dinan a dime!
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When are people going to learn to avoid those loud-mouth re-labelling OEM sellers with 6-letter abbrevations for EVERYTHING?

How about this :

CPSMFF/BWFFTUTWS*


*customer paid serious money for flywheel but we f###### fail to understand the word service
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I cant beleive this.... I bought the Lightweight Alum Flywheen and clutch from dinan about 3yrs ago...

They discontinued it because they werent selling enuf of them...

The clutch is good, but I need a new insert for the flywheel...

Called Dinan and they said they have no clue who made the parts and prob cant get me anything... They suggested I upgrade to their dual mass kit (only $2600!!) I already paid $2900 for mine...

My clutch is fine, but just need the insert and poss a pressure plate... Tech support was totally unhelpfull and said they would have to check with Steve Dinan as he would be the only one who knew... They said that could take 3-5 days, while my car is on the lift...

I cant beleive they dont know who made the part, how to get a replacement or anything!!!!!

(I must add it's a 97 540i)

HELP

Scott
-I don't know if this will help, but you might want to call Chris at BMS on Monday: 714-429-0257. He's been a Dinan dealer long enough to know their old products and ways to work around their deficiencies. At least I hope so, your situation sucks!
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