I initially discounted the UUC product because of its lightweight flywheel. While it is probably the best clutch assembly of the three, it also cost $300 more than stock. I quickly eliminated the Sachs clutch option.
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I considered three different types: 1) stock SAC clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel, 2) Sachs heavy duty (HD) clutch and pressure plate with stock flywheel, and 3) UUC high performance clutch, pressure plate, and lightweight flywheel. There are not as many clutch assemblies available for our ZHPs as there are for 5-speeds. My most important decision was what clutch, pressure plate and flywheel to purchase.
#UUC E36 SHORT SHIFTER REVIEW MANUAL#
Replace all parts as indicated in the service manual Replace all parts removed in the process that are likely to fail within the next 50k milesĤ. Increase clutch clamping force if possibleģ. Keep expenses to a minimum (I’m semi-retired and on a fixed income)Ģ. I made these decisions using the following criteria:ġ. I had a number of decisions to make prior to ordering parts. Perhaps the self adjusting clutch (SAC) feature has something to do with it. It never had a clutch delay valve and I don’t ride the clutch, so I’m not certain of the cause of its premature wear. Although my ZHP puts out between 325-350 HP because of the installation of an ESS TS2 supercharger, I treat it pretty civilly. I needed to replace the clutch on my ZHP because it was slipping under load (particularly at hard launches), even though it had less than 90k miles on it. I had a lot of help planning and executing this project from the enthusiasts at these sites: Please follow these instructions at your own risk failure to take appropriate and reasonable safety precautions can lead to injury or death. These instructions are not detailed: they assume that 1) you have some mechanical background, 2) you can figure some stuff out for yourself or can look it up in the service manual or internet, and 3) you have a healthy respect for safety. Our ZHPs with 6-speed are unique to E46s they use a different flywheel, pilot bearing, clutch and driveshaft. I researched the Bentley manual, the BMW ETK, and online resources prior to starting. While there are a few E46 DIY clutch sites, I didn’t find any that were complete they all left out critical information. Part V details lessons learned, clutch review, a shifter replacement DIY, and ancillary information. Part IV details transmission installation. Part III details the clutch parts I replaced. Part II explains how I removed the transmission.
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Part I is the introduction and explains how I prepared for the replacement. Height-adjustable design.I’m going to explain how I went about replacing the clutch on my 2004 ZHP Sedan in five parts. They do not come apart or flex like "clip together" shifters. The precision machining of these shifters makes them feel like a solid one-piece design that still absorbs vibration via the rubber inner section. UUC's "massive overkill" design philosophy exemplified. Special features that make the "Ultimate Short Shifter" unique: 100% CNC-machined 303 stainless steel construction. CNC-machined stainless steel lower section features integral pivot ball and self-adjusting primary pivot bearing. Simply loosen, slide lever to preferred height, and re-tighten.
#UUC E36 SHORT SHIFTER REVIEW DRIVER#
Upper lever section is height-adjustable for driver comfort and personalized ergonomics.
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UUC uses precision-machined pieces, all "massive overkill" designs, race-tested to ensure they easily surpass the rigors of street use.
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What makes the UUC Motorwerks short shifter kit so good is the engineering and attention to fine details, many different points that add up to tremendous differences in how the unit works and feels. NOTE: EVO3 shifters include cartridge bearings and delrin carrier bushings standard. NOW SHIPPING! EVO3 shifters featuring lower shift effort.