BMW Sport Clutch Disc - Sachs Performance 881861999855

BMW E46 and E36 M3 are some of the most popular European tuner cars. Low-weight figures, excellent chassis dynamics, and lovely engines all play a role in why they’re used in so many forms of motorsport. However, their high-powered and high-speed nature means OE E36 & E46 clutch discs won’t always last as long as intended. 

BMW E36 & E46 Clutch Failure Symptoms

BMW clutch discs are made from fibrous organic materials and will eventually need replacing, but the hard miles you put through your M52, M54, S52, and S54 can shorten that lifespan. Hole shots, clutch kicks, and increased power will all cause your clutch to fail prematurely. The latter is the sticking point for many Z3, E36, and E46 owners, as Schrick cams, stainless exhausts, and CSL intakes will increase your engine’s output over stock. For that reason, installing an uprated or upgraded clutch is highly recommended. 

With a failing clutch, you’ll experience the following:

• Clutch slippage

• A high clutch pedal engagement point

• Sharp jump in revs while in gear without accelerating

• Spongey clutch pedal

• Trouble or inability to shift gears

Drifters are the most likely to experience these symptoms and failures due to the unique situations in which they operate. Clutch kicks shock load the clutch, forcing them to hold the maximum amount of transfer torque as the pressure plate squeezes it against the flywheel spinning at max revs. The heat and pressure that puts on an OE clutch will quickly destroy it.

BMW Sachs Sport Clutch Upgrade

The Sachs sport clutch disc is an excellent upgrade for E46, E36, or Z3 owners looking for more power and the required reliability from their BMWs. It uses a more durable organic fiber compound for the disc material but won't increase harshness while driving. Between the three chassis that the clutch works with, the maximum stock torque output is 270 lb-ft, so there’s plenty of room for upgrades.

E36, E46, Z3 Sachs Sport Clutch Benefits:

• Holds 350 lb-ft of torque

• Improved thermal resistance handles more abuse

• Sprung hub reduces chatter and improves driveability

Works with a steel or aluminum lightweight flywheel
Pair this with a Sachs Sport pressure plate and a lightweight flywheel for the ultimate BMW clutch upgrade.