E36 M3 EVO (SMG BOX)

evo36 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-20-2007, 06:38 AM

Hey guys,
Names Chad, from Australia...
I have the above stated BMW and i am about to replace the clutch... I am considering replacing the stock unit with something aftermarket with a lightweight flywheel but i cant seem to get a solid answer from any1 (even local BMW dealer) as to weather the SMG will opperate properly with a more agressive clutch and lighter flywheel??? The car is fairly stock but i strongly believe in replacing broken or worn parts with something more durable and especially when you get told an M3 will go through a clutch around every 60k klms under normal driving conditions!!!! and at around 3K for a factory clutch and factory flywheel (cant be machined because they are dual mass??) you can see my problem....
Does any1 know if there is something available, better than a factory sachs unit?
I've heard Sachs do a H/D Clutch but again... will it work with the SMG system?
Dam it! should of found a proper manuel!
Any help greatly appreceiated..
Chad.

Raj · #2 (**permalink**) 08-22-2007, 10:30 PM

just replace the SMG box and get a proper manual.

hoadie · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2007, 01:41 AM

try asking someone like peak performance... someone like that would have most likely done it before and could help you out.

as for the above comment, if it was that easy, im sure chad wouldve done it by now

Raj · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2007, 11:14 PM

hoadie, SMG I always had its problems. every M3 enthusiast knows that you only buy E36 M3s in manual.

peak is good. you could also contact Eurotech. website: http://www.eurotechauto.com.au