BMW Drivetrain Parts for BMW Z Series E85/6 (2003-2008)

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Building your perfect BMW is more than just adding horsepower and stiff suspension. Your drivetrain needs attention in order to deliver power effectively. Most BMWs feature comfortable clutch discs, heavy flywheels, long shifter throws, and open differentials. The drivetrain transmits power to the wheels, but can also be a source of power loss when it is designed for comfort rather than performance. Everything on this page will help you improve your power delivery and driving experience by providing custom Limited Slip Differentials, Short Shift Conversions, Performance Clutch Discs, Lightweight Flywheels, and anything else your BMW needs to be the perfect driving experience.

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IRP Performance Aluminum & Polyurethane Flex Disc - E30 E36 E46 E9X E...
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Stock rubber flex discs allow for a slight amount of give, especially under heavy acceleration and, depending on the amount of force applied, could potentially tear or split. This slight flex/give can prevent instantaneous transfer of force to the wheels, making accelerations unpredictable, or even lead to your vehicle being stuck on the side of the track. To combat this, IRP's Performance Flex Disc was developed. Made of CNC machined aluminum, this flex disc won't actually flex, and the polyurethane bushings will only provide a enough give to dampen some vibrations and prevent damaging the transmission. This is perfect for high torque applications such a drag cars and dedicated track cars that want immediate response and long term reliability.

96mm Diameter

Fits the following BMWs:
2008+ E82 BMW 128i
5/1986-1991 E30 BMW 325e 325es M3 - Manual Transmission 
1987-1991 E30 BMW 325ix - Between Transmission & Transfer Case
1996-1998 E36 BMW 328i 328is 328ic - Manual Transmission only 
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci - Automatic & SMG Transmissions only 
1999-2005 E46 BMW 328i 328ci 330i 330ci - Manual, Auto, and SMG
2006+ E90 BMW 325i 328i 330i - Manual or Automatic Transmission 
2006+ E91 BMW 328i - Manual or Automatic Transmission 
2007+ E92 BMW 328i - Manual or Automatic Transmission 
2007+ E93 BMW 328 - Manual or Automatic Transmission 
1982-1983 E28 BMW 528e - Manual Transmission
5/1986-1988 E28 BMW 528e - Manual Transmission
1982-1988 E28 BMW 533i 535i 535is M5 - Manual Transmission 
1991-1995 E34 BMW 525i - Automatic Transmission
1989-6/1992 E34 BMW 525i - Manual Transmission
1993-1995 E34 BMW 530i - Manual or Automatic Transmission
1989-1993 E34 BMW 535i - Manual Transmission
2001-2003 E39 BMW 525i - Automatic Transmission
1997-2003 E39 BMW 528i 530i - Manual or Automatic Transmission 
1980-1989 E24 BMW 633csi 635csi M6 - Manual Transmission
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i - for Rear Driveshaft
2000-2003 E53 BMW X5 4.4i X5 4.6is - for Rear Driveshaft
2007-2013 E70 BMW X5 3.0si X5 4.8i X5 xDrive30i X5 xDrive48i - for Rear Driveshaft 
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i - Automatic Transmission 
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i - Manual or Automatic Transmission 
2003-2008 Z4 BMW Z4 2.5i - Automatic or SMG Transmission
2003-2008 Z4 BMW Z4 3.0i Z4 3.0si 

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E60, E82, E85, E9X, E89 (N52 Engine) JB Racing Lightweight Aluminum F...
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Aluminum flywheels are much lighter than the stock steel flywheel and that produces better throttle response and more available horsepower to the wheels for faster acceleration. The JB Racing aluminum flywheels are a direct replacement for the stock flywheel and work with stock clutch components for an easy upgrade with very little downside.

Modern flywheels are built with additional components and features that are designed to dampen and minimize vibrations from the engine and transmission. As a result they have become bloated in weight and that means more energy is used up just making the flywheel spin. The weight difference between an aluminum and steel flywheel is huge - sometimes more than 50% less. Without the additional mass, more energy can be diverted to where it counts most - moving the car. The flywheel and clutch is one of the first areas that engine builders address when making the rotating assembly lighter for race engines. The dampening effect is just not needed on cars that are focused on performance.

In addition to releasing more power to the wheels, the lighter flywheel allows the engine to spin more freely, which improves throttle response. Again, the difference is huge as you watch the revs build faster than before. With the engine spinning easier the power band comes up much sooner. The stock steel flywheel feels lazy in comparison. There is a driving adjustment required to get used to how much faster the engine revs but that's not really a downside.

The JB lightweight flywheel is designed to be used with a factory organic clutch - the same clutch kit that you would get from any BMW dealer. This makes replacement clutch components easy to source and inexpensive when compared to specialized racing clutches. By using the factory BMW clutch, JB has also made the whole assembly easy to live with when used on the street. The clutch behaves the same as it originally did - just with better throttle response and more power! The JB flywheel can also be rebuilt with a new clutch contact surface - you don't have to buy a new flywheel.

Aluminum flywheels are considered 'single-mass' flywheels because they do not have the same dampening designs as an original 'dual-mass' flywheel. With a single-mass design more noise and vibration may be noticeable. There are steps you can take to minimize the noise - heavier weight transmission oil and clutch discs with anti-rattle springs (sprung-hub clutch).

This JB flywheel replaces the stock flywheel and can be used with either the stock 228mm or stock 240mm clutch discs. Depending on the model you may have either clutch size in your car but this flywheel is compatible with both. You can install a 240mm clutch as a mild upgrade.

Stock Flywheel Weight = 24-31.0lbs
JB Flywheel Weight = 12.0lbs

This item fits the following BMWs:
2006-2010 E60 BMW - 525i, 528i, 530i
2006-2013 E90, E91, E92, E93 BMW - 325i, 328i, 330i
2007-2013 E82 BMW - 125i, 128i
2006-2008 E85, E86 BMW - Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si
2009-later E89 BMW - Z4 3.0i
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JB Racing Single Mass Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel - 6-speed - E46 3...
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Part#: 520-190-240
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This is a performance replacement for BMW Part # 21207533868 Aluminum flywheels are much lighter than the stock steel flywheel and that produces better throttle response and more available horsepower to the wheels for faster acceleration. The JB Racing aluminum flywheels are a direct replacement for the stock flywheel and work with stock clutch components for an easy upgrade with very little downside.

Modern flywheels are built with additional components and features that are designed to dampen and minimize vibrations from the engine and transmission. As a result they have become bloated in weight and that means more energy is used up just making the flywheel spin. The weight difference between an aluminum and steel flywheel is huge - sometimes more than 50% less. Without the additional mass, more energy can be diverted to where it counts most - moving the car. The flywheel and clutch is one of the first areas that engine builders address when making the rotating assembly lighter for race engines. The dampening effect is just not needed on cars that are focused on performance.

In addition to releasing more power to the wheels, the lighter flywheel allows the engine to spin more freely, which improves throttle response. Again, the difference is huge as you watch the revs build faster than before. With the engine spinning easier the power band comes up much sooner. The stock steel flywheel feels lazy in comparison. There is a driving adjustment required to get used to how much faster the engine revs but that's not really a downside.

The JB lightweight flywheel is designed to be used with a factory organic clutch - the same clutch kit that you would get from any BMW dealer. This makes replacement clutch components easy to source and inexpensive when compared to specialized racing clutches. By using the factory BMW clutch, JB has also made the whole assembly easy to live with when used on the street. The clutch behaves the same as it originally did - just with better throttle response and more power! The JB flywheel can also be rebuilt with a new clutch contact surface - you don't have to buy a new flywheel.

Aluminum flywheels are considered 'single-mass' flywheels because they do not have the same dampening designs as an original 'dual-mass' flywheel. With a single-mass design more noise and vibration may be noticeable. There are steps you can take to minimize the noise - heavier weight transmission oil and clutch discs with anti-rattle springs (sprung-hub clutch).

The JB Flywheel includes the pilot bearing mounted in the flywheel hub, just like the factory configuration.

Stock Flywheel Weight = 25.0lbs
JB Flywheel Weight = 10.5lbs

This item fits the following BMWs:
2002-2005 E46 BMW 325i 330i (with 6-speed manual transmission)
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GSP Front Wheel bearing & hub assembly - E31, E32, E34, E36, E46, Z3,...
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T#:389683
Part#: 274125
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Since established in 2004, GSP North America has positioned itself as a leading supplier of New Axles in North America.GSP’s new axle program consistently offers the best application coverage, most SKU count, and more new numbers than any other competitors. GSP’s hub assembly program was introduced to North America market in 2010 and has grown into one the most trustable programs in US market.

 

This item fits the following BMWs: 

1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318ic 318is 318ti 323is 323ic 325i 325ic 325is 328i 328ic 328is M3 M3 Convertible 
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 
3/1991-1995 E34 BMW 525i 530i 535i 540i 
11/1991-1994 E32 BMW 735i 735il 740o 740il 750il 
3/1992-1999 E31 BMW 840ci 850ci 850csi 
1996-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Coupe

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GSP Rear Axle Assembly - Right - E46, Z4
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Part#: NCV27516
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Since established in 2004, GSP North America has positioned itself as a leading supplier of New Axles in North America.GSP’s new axle program consistently offers the best application coverage, most SKU count, and more new numbers than any other competitors. GSP’s hub assembly program was introduced to North America market in 2010 and has grown into one the most trustable programs in US market.

 

This item fits the following BMWs: 

E46 BMW M3

E85 BMW Z4M 

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Z4 M HD Clutch and Flywheel Kit
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Part#: 520-010S-S873G
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This lightweight aluminum flywheel w/ Heavy Duty "sprung-hub" clutch package is the best-engineered solution for E46 325 and 330 models with the 6-speed transmission, Z4 2.5/3.0, and Z4 M Roadster and M Coupe. Instead of picking a clutch from another car that may or may not work at all, the engineers at JB Racing have taken all of the guess work out of this upgrade and incorporated a Sachs sport sprung-hub clutch with the correct pressure plate and combined it with their most-popular aluminum lightweight flywheel. The Sachs HD clutch disc has a sprung hub to minimize noise and vibration and organic linings to give the feel and engagement of a stock clutch. Mixing and matching of the incorrect clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel components can lead to inconsistent engagement and feel -- why make your clutch feel worse?

In addition, the Sachs HD pressure plate will clamp with greater force -- allowing approximately 350 ft-lbs of torque, which makes it an obvious upgrade from the stock clutch kit. And with the aluminum flywheel weight savings is substantial over the stock dual-mass flywheel - which allows your motor to spool up faster and transmit more HP to the ground.

Because Sachs is an OE supplier to most German cars, replacement parts are just a phone call away. This kit uses the stock throw-out bearing (included in the price).

Z4 M Sport Clutch and Flywheel Applications:
2006-2008 E85 Z4, E86 Z4 Z4 M Roadster, Z4 M Coupe
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GSP Rear Axle Assembly - Left - E46, Z4
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T#:389714
Part#: NCV27500
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Since established in 2004, GSP North America has positioned itself as a leading supplier of New Axles in North America.GSP’s new axle program consistently offers the best application coverage, most SKU count, and more new numbers than any other competitors. GSP’s hub assembly program was introduced to North America market in 2010 and has grown into one the most trustable programs in US market.

 

This item fits the following BMWs: 

E46 BMW M3

E85 BMW Z4M

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GSP Front Wheel bearing & hub assembly - E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93...
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Part#: 274254
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Since established in 2004, GSP North America has positioned itself as a leading supplier of New Axles in North America.GSP’s new axle program consistently offers the best application coverage, most SKU count, and more new numbers than any other competitors. GSP’s hub assembly program was introduced to North America market in 2010 and has grown into one the most trustable programs in US market.

 

This item fits the following BMWs: 

2008+ E82 BMW 128i 135i 135is 
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 328i 330i 335d 335i - Sedan 
2006-2012 E91 BMW 328i - Wagon 
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 335i 335is - Coupe 
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i M3 - Convertible 
2013+ E84 BMW X1 sDrive28i 
2009+ Z4 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Z4 sDrive30i Z4 sDrive35i Z4 sDrive35is 

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JB Racing Lightweight Steel Flywheel - Grand-Am Legal - E46, MZ3, Z4 ...
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T#:40748575
Part#: 520010240SGA
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This lightened steel flywheel is specifically designed (and approved) for use in Grand-Am road racing but can also be used as a mild street upgrade if a full aluminum lightweight flywheel is not called for. The Grand-Am flywheel is 20% lighter than stock to meet the rules for the GS and ST classes.Modern flywheels are built with additional components and features that are designed to dampen and minimize vibrations from the engine and transmission. As a result they have become bloated in weight and that means more energy is used up just making the flywheel spin. A lightweight flywheel does away with the dual mass design and its additional mass so more energy can be diverted to where it counts most - moving the car. The flywheel and clutch is one of the first areas that engine builders address when making the rotating assembly lighter for race engines. The dampening effect is just not needed on cars that are focused on performance.

In addition to releasing more power to the wheels, the lighter flywheel allows the engine to spin more freely, which improves throttle response. The engine revs much faster than before. With the engine spinning easier the power band comes up much sooner. The stock steel flywheel feels lazy in comparison. There is a driving adjustment required to get used to how much faster the engine revs but that's not really a downside.

Grand-Am approved this flywheel to be used with a factory E36 M3 clutch. This opens up a lot of clutch and pressure plate options but we typically used this with a stock Sachs OEM clutch kit. This makes replacement clutch components easy to source and inexpensive when compared to specialized racing clutches.

Lightweight flywheels are considered 'single-mass' flywheels because they do not have the same dampening designs as an original 'dual-mass' flywheel. With a single-mass design more noise and vibration may be noticeable. There are steps you can take to minimize the noise - heavier weight transmission oil and clutch discs with anti-rattle springs (sprung-hub clutch). In addition to the standard replacement clutches, we also sell Sachs Performance sprung hub clutches that also work with the JB flywheels.

If being used on a 330i 6-speed or Z4 6-speed an additional pilot bearing hub is required. Select your appropriate model and transmission from the list below.

Stock Flywheel Weight = 25.0lbs
JB Flywheel Weight = 20.0lbs

This item fits the following BMWs:
2001-2002 E46 BMW 330i 330ci 5-speed
2003-2006 E46 BMW 330i 330ci 6-speed
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3
1998-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 M Roadster M Coupe
2003-2005 E85 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i
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