[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

Maybe now with the new M2 more people will want an upgraded clutch.
The post said only 15 were sold. That's not a lot of demand

Not even really worth their time. Platform is very new. People are waiting for their warranty to expire and decide whether or not they want to even mod.

Originally Posted by G80M_GOD

Tilton, ACT and Exedy I have experience with for Nissan and Honda. Awesome stuff

Same. Never had one in a Honda, but lots of DSMs and Evos.

[Tall Tom Cruise]

Wow and to think I was about to buy this from clutchmasters this weekend....

*edit* nvm, read the thread. That sucks. I was legit just about to order one of these lol

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by Tall Tom Cruise

Wow and to think I was about to buy this from clutchmasters this weekend....

*edit* nvm, read the thread. That sucks. I was legit just about to order one of these lol

TTC, this is why this is just a great forum. I know I go long winded on some of my posts, and I'm sure there are people out there, that just dont even like to see me post, but, I think things like this, are important to point out, so, people don't go down this rabbit hole of trying every clutch on the market.

[kaveh_h]

I have a 2021 G80 and i purchased the FX350 and had the BMW of Encinitas install the kit for me. This is the full clutch kit including a brand-new flywheel. Post install, the car is having a hard time going to First gear and reverse , the BMW tech thinks it could be slave or master cylinder that is the issue. The car is still with them and on Tuesday after the parts arrive they are planning to change both the master and slave cylinder. I am worried that the clutchmaster kit it seld is the problem and given that I am paying out of pocket for this labor that if in fact the issue is with the clutch it self that they have to take everything back out again. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciate it here.

[mattssi]

Man that sucks. I hope you all get it resolved and we end up with some viable clutch options soon.

[curtdragon]

More reason for me to get the auto. Seems like they built the clutch without even having a car to test it on. Or there are multiple revisions of the trans or some special procedure or missing some part where these aren't working properly.

[GoodGuyAvi]

Damn thank you for honestly

[vitipr]

Originally Posted by kaveh_h

I have a 2021 G80 and i purchased the FX350 and had the BMW of Encinitas install the kit for me. This is the full clutch kit including a brand-new flywheel. Post install, the car is having a hard time going to First gear and reverse , the BMW tech thinks it could be slave or master cylinder that is the issue. The car is still with them and on Tuesday after the parts arrive they are planning to change both the master and slave cylinder. I am worried that the clutchmaster kit it seld is the problem and given that I am paying out of pocket for this labor that if in fact the issue is with the clutch it self that they have to take everything back out again. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciate it here.

Good luck with that! Man I remember my experience with them which sucked. Even if they have a faulty clutch I dont see them admiting it since that would mean that they can be liable for installation $, damages, your time lost, etc. hope its a fixable issue.

[mark_g80_mt]

Originally Posted by vitipr

Good luck with that! Man I remember my experience with them which sucked. Even if they have a faulty clutch I dont see them admiting it since that would mean that they can be liable for installation $, damages, your time lost, etc. hope its a fixable issue.

Has anyone tried consulting a lawyer? I’m 12+k deep into a clutch. This is un acceptable and they are refusing to even refund for the 2 units. I have screen shots of conversations with multiple additional people who are having this issue.

[vitipr]

Originally Posted by mark_g80_mt

Has anyone tried consulting a lawyer? I’m 12+k deep into a clutch. This is reduculas and they are refusing to even refund for the 2 units. I have screen shots of conversations with multiple additional people who are having this issue.

I did a complain in their state, California. They follow up with them and they sold them the same story as me. Still waiting for the replacement or money back (2 years ago already). I also have all the emails conversations. Im down like $6K-$7k from that situation. Ended up putting the stock clutch back and selling it. Everything work fine after installing a new stock clutch back.

For me wasnt worth it getting a lawyer. The stress and the money plus I dont live in CA. However wont ever recommend them or will ever buy an item from Clustchmaster again.

[vitipr]

One screenshot of 24 emails conversations. Im still for that replacement clutch.

[Tall Tom Cruise]

Wow screw these guys.

Really bummed, I was 100% going to order one of these a few months ago

[PLF69]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

Maybe now with the new M2 more people will want an upgraded clutch.
The post said only 15 were sold. That's not a lot of demand

Yes this will help a lot, the take rate for manual M2 will be much higher and will drive demand for aftermarket clutch kits.

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by PLF69

Yes this will help a lot, the take rate for manual M2 will be much higher and will drive demand for aftermarket clutch kits.

Unfortunately I'm not willing to chance plus I've heard the manual isn't matched very well to this engine power band. Isn't it the same that has been used on the previous gen M2?

[PLF69]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

Unfortunately I'm not willing to chance plus I've heard the manual isn't matched very well to this engine power band. Isn't it the same that has been used on the previous gen M2?

What do you mean isn't matched very well ? It's a 473hp underated rwd car, of course it's going to have some quirks in manual form. I have a 6mt M3 that is going on a ship in the next days, I have no interest in the auto after owning an M4C, the CSL could stay but cause it's as good as an auto will ever get but I'd also rather have the 3.0 CSL configuration.

[boostboy23]

What clutch is g80_soom using?

I will say, as soon as I received my M3 a few weeks ago and sat in it, I’m very glad I went with the manual and not the automatic.

[PLF69]

Originally Posted by boostboy23

What clutch is g80_soom using?

I will say, as soon as I received my M3 a few weeks ago and sat in it, I’m very glad I went with the manual and not the automatic.

The problem isn't the manual configuration it's ppl modding the engines power to a point the stock clutch can't hold and expecting OEM like solutions when the platform is so new.

It's unfortunate Clutchmasters screwd up but there are plenty of good clutch manufacturers who will dig into it if demend is there. It isn't a new story.

[FC4]

Any insight to why the F8x clutch didn't seem to have as much of an issue dealing with mildly tuned cars back then? Perhaps it was the same and I never realized, but I don't recall any mention of stock clutches slipping after just bolt-ons.

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by FC4

Any insight to why the F8x clutch didn't seem to have as much of an issue dealing with mildly tuned cars back then? Perhaps it was the same and I never realized, but I don't recall any mention of stock clutches slipping after just bolt-ons.

there's a huge power difference from stock and. Bigger one when tuned.

[ff1600]

Youtube video. He discusses installation and use on autobahn run.

[curtdragon]

I wonder what model everyone who's having the issue is using. That video he's got a link to the Fx400 8 puck

[mark_g80_mt]

Originally Posted by ff1600

Youtube video. He discusses installation and use on autobahn run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKzB8cwDh7w

I spoke to this guy as well. He seems to be loving the clutch. I heard he’s got new video out about it but I installed my clutches from CM at 3 different shops, all racing and tuning shops to avoid any problems and I was told by all 3 of them that it is the clutch design. Euro Charged which is a huge BMW shop around my neck of the woods even explained the issues and asked me if I wanted to take this clutch to a machine shop to fix it I said no way I’m paying that kind of coin, over and over to have to do anything to a product. I am getting a refund.