treone 649 Report post Posted January 4, 2022 Great work. Just curious, what type of custom clutch and flywheel set up did you go with for both? And where did you source them? Reason for asking is i recently did a clutch in an e31 that is factory manual/m60’ Went from a DMF to a single flywheel setup and not quite happy with the amount of shudder it now has. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e46v12 477 Report post Posted January 5, 2022 @treone I got a guy name Greg at MP Auto in Upper Hutt. We used a M62 auto ring gear, then a custom machined steel flywheel which he custom dowel to allow a nissan pressure and clutch to be able to be mated. The centre of the clutch disc had been swapped out for a bmw one. But Unfortunately the only way to get rid of your shudder would be to go back to duel mass again. You could minimise the amount by putting some thicker gearbox oil in. Get your clutch disc and pressure plate to have some sort of damping springs in them. But after all that you may still have shudder. Hope thats helps you or go in and talk to Greg, hes a real nice guy and really helpfull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 649 Report post Posted January 6, 2022 Thanks @e46v12! appreciate the tip - will look into changing to a thicker oil Will live with the shudder for now, but plan to revert back to DMF at some point. Interestingly, the original clutch went to MP Auto and i had several conversations with Greg as I’m localish. They diagnosed buggered flywheel, but couldn’t source a direct replacement. i had to go with a single due to not easily finding one (locally or overseas) and bmw wanting $5k for a full setup - ouch! Plus i had to get it mobile and off my mechanics lift. Always look forward to your updates - admire your knowledge and skills - awesome stuff! 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e46v12 477 Report post Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) @treone you could get a later model setup from a e39 m5. I normally order from FCP euro in the States. This will bolt up to your motor and box. m60 and m62 share same flywheel bolt pattern and use the same gearbox too. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-clutch-flywheel-m5-21212229190#fitment https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-clutch-kit-m5-z8-e39-e52-k70282-01 Edited January 6, 2022 by e46v12 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 649 Report post Posted January 6, 2022 Thanks again @e46v12 I wasn't 100% sure about compatibility between m60 and m62, Google can be confusing most times 😀. As kindly confirmed by yourself, I will use this set-up for my other e31 then get a second set later on to revert my other one back to DMF. A costly exercise but two sets for less than one genuine kit is a bargain - that's fun of having twin classic BMW's haha. Appreciated once again, cheers! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WYZEUP 283 Report post Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/5/2022 at 12:26 PM, treone said: Great work. Just curious, what type of custom clutch and flywheel set up did you go with for both? And where did you source them? Reason for asking is i recently did a clutch in an e31 that is factory manual/m60’ Went from a DMF to a single flywheel setup and not quite happy with the amount of shudder it now has. cheers Sorry to hi-jack but if you do decide to ditch the setup i'd possibly be interested in taking it off your hands. For a 6 speed box? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 649 Report post Posted January 10, 2022 2 hours ago, WYZEUP said: Sorry to hi-jack but if you do decide to ditch the setup i'd possibly be interested in taking it off your hands. For a 6 speed box? Correct - mated to 6-speed box. Never thought of this but could be a possibilty. It probably won't be for a little while though, as I have other priorities at the moment and as I accumulate the replacement parts. Probably best to PM for details etc. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e46v12 477 Report post Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) Hi team Long time no post, Just been a bit slack on the updates but still trucking along with the projects. so the wagon is fully driving now, had a few hick ups but 3rd time lucky with the exhaust, getting the right tyre size and 5th gear detent to shift properly but all sorted now. Also finished making a little catch can and swapped out the steering wheel for a smaller e36 one. Now its fully tucked up and doesnt scrap the ground custom hamann 3 piece wheels 18x.8.5 fronts and 18x9.5 rears Thanks team Edited May 8, 2022 by e46v12 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lincoln 0 Report post Posted October 8, 2022 Wow. Glad I stumbled on this thread. Great work. Where can I buy the headers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e46v12 477 Report post Posted October 9, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 1:33 AM, Lincoln said: Wow. Glad I stumbled on this thread. Great work. Where can I buy the headers? Hi Lincoln give Austin a message on F.B look up Stirling Street Machines he made my ones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e46v12 477 Report post Posted January 30, 2023 Hey Team Happy New Years Its been a while since the last post, busy with other projects. But happy to say I managed to take the car on a nice road trip to Auckland for a small E34 meet. I wanted to give the old girl one last drive before i put her on the market. Not much left to do other than fit the Mtech bumpers i have repaired and painted, Redo the hood lining, Go for cert get WOf and rego then its good to go. Also big plans for the X5 4.6is manual, Ive decided to use the v12 manual that was for another project, I will be swapping it in the X5 and twin turbo it. Once the wagon is finished i can crack onto the new swap. Thanks Team 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e46v12 477 Report post Posted April 2, 2023 Hey Team Can you believe we are already in April, so some of you may have seen it on trade me. The time has come to move the e34 wagon on, Its been such a pleasure to build but am looking forward to the X5 v12 twin turbo build. Just the interior left to put in and cert next week to go. So here are some pictures of the wagon currently just for my own memory bank 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
