BMW Drivetrain Parts for BMW Z3 (1996-2002)

Requires shorter flywheel bolts - 8x (P# 11227805885) - T#12322

Lightweight flywheels have proven themselves to be a worthwhile performance enhancement. But with the quicker throttle response and horsepower improvement comes one serious drawback: flywheel chatter. Without the dual-mass flywheel's rubber isolators, a lightweight aluminum flywheel has more rattle than stock. ECS has designed this flywheel using chrom-moly steel and it weighs almost ten pounds less than the stock DMF but not as extreme as full aluminum flywheels. The steel helps dampen vibration and noise so you get near-factory refinement and most of the benefits of a lightweight flywheel: quicker throttle response, better reliability, and more power to the wheels. This flywheel requires the E34 M5 sprung hub clutch kit.

Modern flywheels are built with additional components that are designed to dampen and minimize vibrations from the engine and transmission. Weight has increased and reliability has decreased. With additional weight more energy is required for it to move. 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. And with a single-mass flywheel the unreliable DMF design is eliminated.

Stock flywheel weight - 25.0lbs
ECS flywheel weight = 16.55lbs

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1999 E36 BMW 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1999-2002 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 328i 328ci 330i 330ci (5-speed)
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Coupe
2003-2005 E85 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i (5-speed)

Replacement flex disc (guibo). 135mm diameter. 12mm bolt. Application and transmission specific! See below.

Applications:
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 

Looking to eliminate your dual-mass flywheel? Overwhelmed with all the options, but hearing complaints about so many of them with rattling or chatter from them? Problem solved. Introducing the all-new Lightweight Performance Flywheel from ECS Tuning. Engineered in-house with the enthusiast daily driver in mind, this is the perfect option for those wanting a lightweight flywheel without the annoying chatter heard from so many other options on the market. Designed to accommodate all conditions: from Sunday drives through the country, to the abuse of the track. No matter your driving style or ability, this is the flywheel and clutch kit for you.

Key Features:

Eliminates factory dual-mass flywheel for:
Crisper shifts
Improved throttle response
Improved acceleration (We measured a .4s decrease in 0-60 times on an otherwise-stock E36 328i!)
Lower replacement cost
Hardened 4140 Chromoly Steel for excellent engagement feel and wear resistance; zinc plated for corrosion resistance
Designed for use with any E34 M5 pressure plate and clutch for OE-type clutch feel
Sprung-hub clutch disc to eliminate chatter at idle and reduce driveline shock loading
Weighs in at just 16.5lbs!
SFI tested and certified to ensure safe operation under all conditions
Includes ECS performance flywheel, clutch kit with throwout bearing, pilot bearing and all flywheel and pressure plate hardware
Why is SFI testing and certification important?

The SFI Foundation, Inc. (SFI) is a non-profit organization established to issue and administer standards for the quality assurance of specialty performance and racing equipment. SFI certification indicates a flywheel has been certified using industry-standard SFI Spec 1.1 standards by an independent testing body to ensure quality of both design and materials for flywheels utilized in competitive motorsports.

Having successfully passed SFI certification, this flywheel has an individual SFI serial number found in a laser etching, and on an affixed sticker. This certification means the ECS-engineered flywheel is safe and reliable during the rigors of competitive racing; it's also safe and reliable for years and years of street use.

It only takes a gust of wind to have your hood crashing down on your head, or if you have a carbon fiber hood and no longer have the gas struts than this could be what you need.

 This hood prop is adjustable, lightweight, and sturdy making it easy to keep out of the way in the trunk so it's there whenever you need it.