Twin Plate Clutch for 6MT

Evolution Racewerks · 11-15-2011, 10:42 PM

Currently in prototype phase right now, but I just thought I'd share with you guys what we've been up to for the N54 over here

And before anyone asks. Yes, the manifold is coming soon, very soon.

jokergerm · 11-15-2011, 10:55 PM

how long

caliguy562 · 11-15-2011, 11:10 PM

Can you pm me the typical price for a clutch install.

Bullet · 11-15-2011, 11:27 PM

That is a very pretty looking piece

merchomini · 11-15-2011, 11:33 PM

it def looks the part....

MTV · 11-16-2011, 07:32 AM

How many 7k RPM launch controls can this beast take?

Apogee · 11-16-2011, 07:37 AM

what kind of power is this clutch rated for? what type of clutch is it? and what materials is the clutch disk made out of?

starmo · 11-16-2011, 07:46 AM

What sort of material on the disks? I guess you're not looking to offer this to anyone daily driving their cars...looks awesome

MDORPHN · 11-16-2011, 08:08 AM

I ran a double-disk clutch (a Clutchmaster FX650) on my supercharged '99 M Coupe.

Couple of advantages of design. The disks are easy to replace when they wear and you can get them in different materials depending on use of the car (1/4 mile, road race, etc).

Also, the design eliminates the torque straps -- a weak point in BMW clutches which often break due to poor rev-matching on downshifts. Probably not much of an issue for the dragstrip, but a big deal for road racing.

Really glad ER is coming out with this product.

Neil

DefactoM6 · 11-16-2011, 08:25 AM

$$$?

tscdennab · 11-16-2011, 09:09 AM

What are the advantages of dual-plate clutches over single-plate ?

InsaneDriver · 11-16-2011, 09:10 AM

It looks pretty much like the exedy double cloutch kit that EVO's use.

JamesM3M5 · 11-16-2011, 09:15 AM

Too many questions! It's a teaser thread! I'm sure they'll give you all the answers you need in just a bit. Only thing I'd be concerned with is the small dowels used to hold the steel plates. Something more like what OS Giken uses would probably hold up a little better. They have rectangular blocks that bear the load. OS Giken does not, however, make any N54 stuff, so you can get a jump on the market.

Otherwise it looks great! You guys make some nice stuff!

Tiago@VRSF · 11-16-2011, 01:26 PM

Looking good! Any idea what's planned in terms of disc material?

shyestsparks · 11-16-2011, 01:56 PM

How is this different from the Clutch Masters fx 850? Target price?
BTW, When will the IM be out?

vasillalov · 11-16-2011, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesM3M5

OS Giken does not, however, make any N54 stuff, so you can get a jump on the market.

...their charts on their web site have not been updated in a while. They do both regular LSD and a SuperLock LSDs for the 335i but they only list one of them online.

I would call and verify with them directly just to make sure.

...and yes, OS Giken have some high-quality stuff!

tibra1 · 11-16-2011, 02:05 PM

# 1 question IMO should be how the clutch will feel and engage on the street..

ACTs Street Disc Clutch can hold up to 440ft-lbs but is still somewhat civil on the street and uses the same friction material as OEM

I am curious to where in this range ER's clutch will fall

tibra1 · 11-16-2011, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vasillalov

...their charts on their web site have not been updated in a while. They do both regular LSD and a SuperLock LSDs for the 335i but they only list one of them online.

I would call and verify with them directly just to make sure.

...and yes, OS Giken have some high-quality stuff!

Actually they do a SuperLock LSD and a TCD LSD which is more high-end (machined holes on clutch packs to circulate oil better)

AFAIK they dont make a clutch application for the n54

hamburglar · 11-16-2011, 02:16 PM

Looks really nice! I ran a twin disk in my RSX (601WHP) and loved it. Will this unit require a clutch pedal stop?

Apogee · 11-16-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tscdennab

What are the advantages of dual-plate clutches over single-plate ?

the clamping power will allowed you to hold more TQ.....

Evolution Racewerks · 11-16-2011, 06:40 PM

The clutch is in prototype phase right now so I don't want to list out any hard facts only to have it invalidated when we revise the clutch. Also, we're open to all inputs regarding what the community would like, so fire away

uniter · 11-17-2011, 01:00 PM

Stock engagement point?

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MDORPHN Colonel 292 Rep 2,898 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0)	I ran a double-disk clutch (a Clutchmaster FX650) on my supercharged '99 M Coupe. Couple of advantages of design. The disks are easy to replace when they wear and you can get them in different materials depending on use of the car (1/4 mile, road race, etc). Also, the design eliminates the torque straps -- a weak point in BMW clutches which often break due to poor rev-matching on downshifts. Probably not much of an issue for the dragstrip, but a big deal for road racing. Really glad ER is coming out with this product. Neil
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JamesM3M5 Some dude 92 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Too many questions! It's a teaser thread! I'm sure they'll give you all the answers you need in just a bit. Only thing I'd be concerned with is the small dowels used to hold the steel plates. Something more like what OS Giken uses would probably hold up a little better. They have rectangular blocks that bear the load. OS Giken does not, however, make any N54 stuff, so you can get a jump on the market. Otherwise it looks great! You guys make some nice stuff! Attached Images __________________ RRT E92 335i/6MT with stuff and things
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hamburglar Gun For Hire 1 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Looks really nice! I ran a twin disk in my RSX (601WHP) and loved it. Will this unit require a clutch pedal stop?
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