Clutch upgrade options for 550

windowmaker · 08-26-2018, 04:52 AM

I've been looking around for clutch upgrade options for the F10 550i since the clutch is beginning to slip and am looking for something more durable in since I'm planning to up the power at some point down the line.

With all the searches I'm finding there's nothing available aside from OEM for the 550 which I find hard to believe. I read that the 535i and 550i have the same 6spd transmission, so the clutch/flywheels marked as compatible for 535 should fit the 550 as well, as long as the torque spec is at least ~600Nm, right? I'm wondering if they're simply marked as incompatible since they haven't been explicitly validated in test beds.

I'm inclined to go with the SPEC Stage 2+/3+ due to the full face design for smoother engagement during street driving.
https://x-ph.com/spec-stage-2-clutch-1/
https://x-ph.com/spec-stage-3-clutch-1/

Have also looked at Sachs, but not sure about the staggered puck design
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sachs-pe...81864999533kt/

Has anyone gone the aftermarket route and had success?

windowmaker · 01-29-2019, 04:54 AM

Bump. Still looking for upgrade options. I'm ok sticking with the OEM dual mass flywheel but has anyone with a manual 550 found an option for upgrade?

The links above no longer work since xph no longer carry spec clutches.

Bmw doubles · 01-29-2019, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by windowmaker

Bump. Still looking for upgrade options. I'm ok sticking with the OEM dual mass flywheel but has anyone with a manual 550 found an option for upgrade?

The links above no longer work since xph no longer carry spec clutches.

Hit up Rob at Speedlogic
https://speedlogicauto.com/

ziekxq · 01-30-2019, 11:57 AM

Motiv tuning also makes clutch that can hold upto 1000tq on Streetable car but with hefty price tag

windowmaker · 01-31-2019, 03:36 PM

I ended up pulling the trigger and getting a Spec Stage 2+ clutch directly from Spec, after I was able to get a reply within 2 hrs by email based on some questions I had asked via their website contact feature.
http://specclutch.com/cars/BMW/550__F10_/2013/Single

Bmw doubles: I sent a mail to Speed Logic a few days ago and never received a reply.

ziekxq: I'm looking for a modest upgrade to keep it close to stock feel, with a bit of room to upgrade in the future. I'm not looking to do major engine work to this car since it would make more sense to replace it with M5 and use that as a baseline instead.

windowmaker · 03-11-2019, 02:17 AM

Got the parts and will probably be putting it in within a month and a half

windowmaker · 04-13-2019, 02:12 AM

Ahh fuck what am I doing... what am I getting myself into I'm not a mechanic

windowmaker · 04-13-2019, 09:55 PM

windowmaker · 04-16-2019, 03:55 AM

... these are not the hex bolts I was expecting

windowmaker · 04-16-2019, 03:56 AM

mr_dugue · 08-24-2021, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by windowmaker

How did this clutch workout for you?

windowmaker · 11-30-2022, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mr_dugue

How did this clutch workout for you?

Good, still running well.

08-26-2018, 04:52 AM	#1
windowmaker Private First Class 70 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2013 550i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington State iTrader: (0)	Clutch upgrade options for 550 I've been looking around for clutch upgrade options for the F10 550i since the clutch is beginning to slip and am looking for something more durable in since I'm planning to up the power at some point down the line. With all the searches I'm finding there's nothing available aside from OEM for the 550 which I find hard to believe. I read that the 535i and 550i have the same 6spd transmission, so the clutch/flywheels marked as compatible for 535 should fit the 550 as well, as long as the torque spec is at least ~600Nm, right? I'm wondering if they're simply marked as incompatible since they haven't been explicitly validated in test beds. I'm inclined to go with the SPEC Stage 2+/3+ due to the full face design for smoother engagement during street driving. https://x-ph.com/spec-stage-2-clutch-1/ https://x-ph.com/spec-stage-3-clutch-1/ Have also looked at Sachs, but not sure about the staggered puck design https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sachs-pe...81864999533kt/ Has anyone gone the aftermarket route and had success?
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01-29-2019, 04:54 AM	#2
windowmaker Private First Class 70 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2013 550i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington State iTrader: (0)	Bump. Still looking for upgrade options. I'm ok sticking with the OEM dual mass flywheel but has anyone with a manual 550 found an option for upgrade? The links above no longer work since xph no longer carry spec clutches.
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01-30-2019, 11:57 AM	#4
ziekxq Major 320 Rep 1,299 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Motiv tuning also makes clutch that can hold upto 1000tq on Streetable car but with hefty price tag
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01-31-2019, 03:36 PM	#5
windowmaker Private First Class 70 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2013 550i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington State iTrader: (0)	I ended up pulling the trigger and getting a Spec Stage 2+ clutch directly from Spec, after I was able to get a reply within 2 hrs by email based on some questions I had asked via their website contact feature. http://specclutch.com/cars/BMW/550__F10_/2013/Single Bmw doubles: I sent a mail to Speed Logic a few days ago and never received a reply. ziekxq: I'm looking for a modest upgrade to keep it close to stock feel, with a bit of room to upgrade in the future. I'm not looking to do major engine work to this car since it would make more sense to replace it with M5 and use that as a baseline instead.
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03-11-2019, 02:17 AM	#6
windowmaker Private First Class 70 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2013 550i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Washington State iTrader: (0)	Got the parts and will probably be putting it in within a month and a half
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