Improved Clutch Over-Center spring - Rev. 2 SOLD OUT

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BenGerman
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Improved Clutch Over-Center spring - Rev. 2 SOLD OUT

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After the Sport seat gearboxes, S38 crank hubs and S38 indicator holders, here is the next project for the E28 crowd.
It’s a common problem that the clutch spring shaft bends, breaks, the snap ring pops out and the whole assembly falls apart or the bottom “feet” bend.

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More of the details are explained in this thread:

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=147421

This is the original part: 35311152540, used in E28, E34, E24, E23, E32 and E31.
It can also be used for: 35311151990, which is used in all E30s and some E28s with smaller engines. But you will have to reuse the old spring that is on the factory assembly.
As a heads up, we've been noticing an issue with some E34 models using a weaker spring rate assembly from BMW, the 35311151990 PN.
The spring rate we are using in our assembly replicates the 35311152540 spring.

Depending on your clutch, this might lead to the clutch pedal sticking to the floor from time to time.
If you notice that the spring assembly that is currently in your car (or on your floor) uses the smaller of the two springs, you can switch the original spring into the new assembly.

Just make sure you use loctite on the bottom Allen head screw and use the correct preset length from the assembly instructions.

The difference can be seen in this picture:
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Here is the timeline:

Preorders: 8/31-9/30
Manufacturing; 9/30-10/31
Shipping: after 10/31

Price per piece:

$140 which includes the a new spring. 100% deposit required before preorder timeline is up.

I think compared to the $86 for the original part that’s still cheap cast Al and plastic we came up with a competitive pricing. The parts will be made from 4340 Alloy with the improved design.
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So:
  1. Instructions, e.g. do we reuse the plastic sleave for the bolt?
  2. How do we pay? Do you take PayPal?
Totally irrelevant, but according to my profile, this is my 5000th post.
BenGerman
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The setup will come with a new PTFE bronze bushing.
We will also provide the matching sleeve and bolt. More details coming soon.

We will start an ongoing list in this thread.
I will contact everybody that’s interested via PM.

Thanks for those hints, forgot them when making the initial post.
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1. Kyle in NO
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Put me down for one!
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Me too.
lenaxia
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How's the feel relative to stock? Is it lighter or heavier or about the same?
BenGerman
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lenaxia wrote:How's the feel relative to stock? Is it lighter or heavier or about the same?
Since the spring rate doesn’t change it can be set exactly like the stock setup.
Some people like to play with the preload a bit to vary the clutch feel.
This is not really possible with the stock setup, as the snap ring usually gets ripped out by more preload.
There is still ten potential that we will offer different spring rates. But I can’t guarantee that yet.

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Kyle in No - 1
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Sam 84, 533i
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I will take one.
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Three please.
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Hi, i will take one. shipping to Israel.
Thanks
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I'll take one. Just post or send me your paypal or payment information.

Thanks for taking the time to sort out this issue and design this!
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I'll take one!

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I'm in for 1.
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Thanks guys for all the interest.

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Kyle in No - 1
ARico08 - 1
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cek - 3
Sagi - 1
Rich in Tupelo - 1
milarsky - 1
athayer187 - 1

I’m still traveling and will send the first Round of payment information tonight from home.
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I'm in for one.
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As usual, in for your products.
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One for me.
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I'll take one
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I'm in for one! Wish I could get my hands on it before my cross-country road trip in October, but alas. Should be worth the wait.
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Put me in for one. I've broken three of them.
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Put me in for 2.
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I’d like one please shipped to zip 31410. Thanks, G5SP
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I'll take 2!

(awaiting PM for payment instructions!)

Thanks
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