Spec Clutch Options...

longodj · 08-01-2008, 04:37 PM

Hey,
Purely out of curiosity I emailed Spec Clutch last night to see if they had any plans for the 335i/xi....here's what I got today

Quote:

Dave,

For the next 2-3 weeks, we have the stage 1 and stage 2 clutches made for
use with the OE dual mass flywheel (for mild upgrades). After that we
should have our billet flywheel and all 7 stages of clutch upgrades
available. These kits are a complete redesign of the OE setup, utilizing
our Grand Am cup pressure plate and a choice of 7 different material
options. The OE design is just too restrictive and presents too many
potential reliability issues, so we feel this kit will be 100% reliable for
tremendous wear life (we know b/c it's already proven on the track and in
some of our other applications) and safety up to 11K rpm and up to 1000 ft
lbs tq, all with a light pedal feel.
Keep in touch over the coming weeks, as we will want a couple well built
cars to test initial fitment, which we already know will be flawless, but we
need it for ISO paperwork.

Regards,

David Norton
S.P.E.C., Inc

Quote:

-----Original Message-----
From: David Longo
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 7:26 PM
To: products@specclutch.com
Subject: BMW 335

Recently, there has been an increase in interest in aftermarket
clutch/flywheel solutions for the BMW 335i in online forums. Do you have
any plans of producing a clutch for this car? If not, what would it take
for you to produce a clutch for this car?

Thanks,

Dave

And I'm stock so this was PURE curiosity... Has anyone heard about anything from Spec yet? I didn't know of anyone making clutches for us... What does everyone think?

Thanks,
Dave

wrh3 · 08-01-2008, 06:45 PM

I have heard mixed things about Spec on other car forums............I still have a $300 gift certificate I never used for them that I won at an HPDE.

One example:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3455203

You can search VW Vortex and some of the Corvette forums for a few stories......

longodj · 08-01-2008, 09:13 PM

bump!

The only response I get to a potential clutch vendor is mixed feelings on the Turbo Forum?! They'll need testers in the Alabama region... Anyone?

Malek@MRF · 08-01-2008, 09:31 PM

By all means stay away from SPEC clutch's. They are garbage.. I have extensive experience with many of their units and NONE were any good.

The worst one of all.... A clutch setup rated to hold 468 RWTQ, slips at 265 rwtq. LOUSY clutch's.

GMWNashville · 08-01-2008, 10:09 PM

spec blows...blew up 2 of their clutches on my mk4 GTI Vr6 turbo...

Impulse · 08-02-2008, 12:40 AM

Exedy rocks

lamia2super · 03-04-2009, 06:11 PM

i wish i saw this before i order the spec clutch and flywheel because now my car doesn't go into gear.

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wrh3 Car Guy 31 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2005 MCS, 2013 Corvette 427 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ATL, GA iTrader: (10)	I have heard mixed things about Spec on other car forums............I still have a $300 gift certificate I never used for them that I won at an HPDE. One example: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3455203 You can search VW Vortex and some of the Corvette forums for a few stories...... __________________ Bill- 2005 Mini Cooper S, 2013 Corvette 427 www.billswebspace.com/bmwindex BMW CCA Member # 389948 Last edited by wrh3; 08-01-2008 at 09:03 PM..
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longodj Major 75 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00] 1974 VW Beetle [0.00]	bump! The only response I get to a potential clutch vendor is mixed feelings on the Turbo Forum?! They'll need testers in the Alabama region... Anyone? __________________ Performance: UUC Sways CDV Mod KW V3 Vorshlag plates Pagid Yellow VK OC Hotchkis Brace STETT IC/CAI Braille B2015 VK Catless DP BMS JB3 M-Tech #1 Mod: AutoX/HPDE HPDE 3 Many Thanks: **********s UUC Motorwerks VK Motorwerks HP Autowerks SOLD
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Malek@MRF Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,735 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E46 M3, G82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (5)	By all means stay away from SPEC clutch's. They are garbage.. I have extensive experience with many of their units and NONE were any good. The worst one of all.... A clutch setup rated to hold 468 RWTQ, slips at 265 rwtq. LOUSY clutch's. __________________ BMW PERFORMANCE SPECIALISTS. Race Engines. Suspension. F/I. Brakes. Race Preparation. Factory Service. Alignments. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: KW. MOTON. Brembo. AP Racing. BBS Motorsport. iND. HRE. Turner Motorsport. VAC. BMW Motorsport. Facebook \| Instagram \| Yelp! \| Flikr Phone: 949-233-0448 \| E-Mail: info@mrfengineering.com
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	spec blows...blew up 2 of their clutches on my mk4 GTI Vr6 turbo...
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Impulse BMW ONE 15 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 93 RX-7 R1, 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 [0.00]	Exedy rocks __________________ 135i - Alpine White - Black Leatherette - 6-Speed - Sport Package - Aluminum trim - 6FL
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lamia2super Colonel 142 Rep 2,661 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	i wish i saw this before i order the spec clutch and flywheel because now my car doesn't go into gear.
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