*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 We have just completed the installation of a lightened flywheel and clutch kit supplied by the above company for one of our members on here for his E46 320I. I must say I'm impressed. The engine feels so much more responsive and revs more freely. The modification to the clutch pressure release valve also works a treat too. The owner will probably post on here later. Links: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/ http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/...check_valve.htm Cheers Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akuzev 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 We have just completed the installation of a lightened flywheel and clutch kit supplied by the above company for one of our members on here for his E46 320I. I must say I'm impressed. The engine feels so much more responsive and revs more freely. The modification to the clutch pressure release valve also works a treat too. The owner will probably post on here later. Links: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/ http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/...check_valve.htm Cheers Glenn WOW What a difference. This set-up should be a factory standard. Once again thanks for the great comunication and imaculate job. Anyone out there with a manual BMW who wants to ged rid of the clumsy "dual mass" lazy flywheel give Glenn a call. Great service from a great guy. Thank you so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 The business with the check valve is quite interesting, mine sometimes has that sympton but it says these valves are not on the 3.0l, might just check anyways Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 WOW What a difference. This set-up should be a factory standard. Yes... I totally agree...as I said before.....very impressed with the difference and half the cost of OEM replacement I would now recommend fitting this set up in future rather than using OEM mass flywheel. Maybe we could organise a group buy if others are interested ?? BTW Ance...thanks for the nice comments Cheers Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 I might also add...that I learnt something from doing this (1st time) And Ance got the result he wanted by doing all his research first into what was available and from whom to buy the kit from... well done Ance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 I hate dual mass flywheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 I hate dual mass flywheels. Get one of these then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 The lightened m20 fly does a good job and the cost is around $1300 incl clutch so quite reasonable too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akuzev 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I might also add...that I learnt something from doing this (1st time) And Ance got the result he wanted by doing all his research first into what was available and from whom to buy the kit from... well done Ance Thanks Glenn. The best thing about this set-up is that the friction plate on the lightened aluminium flywheel is replaceable, i.e. you won't replace the whole f/wheel next time, just the steel friction plate which is bolted to the aluminium of the f/wheel, as for the rest of the parts they're available from BMW as genuine parts at the counter. The car feels so much lighter now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Yes... I totally agree...as I said before.....very impressed with the difference and half the cost of OEM replacement I would now recommend fitting this set up in future rather than using OEM mass flywheel. Maybe we could organise a group buy if others are interested ?? BTW Ance...thanks for the nice comments Cheers Glenn whats the pros and cos of the dual mass then(aprt from this one?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 not cheap though..and as tony mentioned M20 flywheel + clutch is a much cheaper way to do it...although you do need to change your starter pinion dual masses are heavy to help with smoothness....bit of performance killer as they are 2x the weight of a normal fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 not cheap though Ance paid approx $1500 NZ which included freight & duty, compared to $3000 + GST for new mass & clutch kit from the stealers. Which I think is a great price for the results gained. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Thats an excellent price. The one I was looking at when I did the manual conversion was considerably more expensive. Im sure theres a reason for the dualmass flywheel, but I honestly cant see any benefit. If you are using the m20 flywheel it must be lightened, otherwise it dosnt fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Thats an excellent price. The one I was looking at when I did the manual conversion was considerably more expensive. Im sure theres a reason for the dualmass flywheel, but I honestly cant see any benefit. If you are using the m20 flywheel it must be lightened, otherwise it dosnt fit. Neither can I - I find it harder to drive smoothly because the engine takes so long to drop the revs between shifts. The dual mass flywheel is about the only thing I don't like on the M3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennyfan 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Wow!! UUC is such a famous BM tunning company, I am keen to have these clutch/flywheel install in my TI. How did you and your customer obtain the UUC parts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Wow!! UUC is such a famous BM tunning company, I am keen to have these clutch/flywheel install in my TI. How did you and your customer obtain the UUC parts? PM Veles (ance) I'm sure he will help you, but I'm sure that car of yours has a 4 cylinder gearbox in it. The kit could be different and the starter too. Not knowing how the conversion was done. Might pay to get in touch with the people who did the conversion and get more info first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Found a gearbox for yours yet Glenn? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Found a gearbox for yours yet Glenn? Yes I have....better hide your car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Haha. A little 4 cylinder one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennyfan 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 I tried so many way to look for the modifier, no success so far..But I am sure you will solve this problem for me I will drive my car to your store next month, so you can have a look at it with your pro eyes Thanks Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 I tried so many way to look for the modifier, no success so far..But I am sure you will solve this problem for me I will drive my car to your store next month, so you can have a look at it with your pro eyes Thanks Glenn I think it was AUTOHAUS in Hamilton or Rotorua Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennyfan 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Hay Glenn, I took some photos of the gearbox, got any idea with visual check? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Hay Glenn, I took some photos of the gearbox, got any idea with visual check? M44 4cylinder one by the photos. Leaking oil and a broken R/H gearbox mount as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennyfan 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) M44 4cylinder one by the photos. Leaking oil and a broken R/H gearbox mount as well So professional!!! I am solving the leaking problem but didn't realize the mount is broken! Might change the gearbox to a 6 cylinder one in the future then.. Does 6 cylinder one just bold on? or need mods? Edited July 25, 2008 by Penny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
