Re: Is it worth the high cost for a 15 yr. old bim (archive)

Yes, it is worth it. In any good clutch replacement, you have to remove and resurface the flywheel and install new guide pins. If this is not done, you'll run into wear problems with the new clutch. Think of it as installing new pads on old brake rotors. It's not a good idea.

And if you're removing the flywheel anyway, which has to be done to properly resurface it, the labor cost is zero to install another lightened one in the original's place.

The benefit is that the motor revs freer if you install a lightened flywheel, much like a E28 M5 or E30 325i. There is a big difference between those cars, and the 535i.

Also, no good clutch job will cost you $150 in labor. It will cost you a lot more to do correctly. So, you might as well improve performance, reliability, and install all new seals and bushings so that you DON'T have the added expense of removing the tranny and having to do the job again. (i.e., shifter bushings, tranny seals, rear engine main seal, etc.). Doing all the components at one time, will save in labor in the long run. And considering that BMW clutches last a relatively long time, you have this complete expense every 100k to 150k miles.

Even though it would make a big difference than from the one before, wouldn't it cost the for labor as it would the flywheel?
But considering its age and from your opinion as a daily driver not track racing, what gains would I notice the would balance out the cost for the whole change-over?
I mean is it something..... uhuh great? Or will it drive like a M5??
Any suggestions would be beneficial!

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foofoo barf far tony 22:31 1/14/2001 (0)

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