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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:42 PM
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I have an 04 530i 6MT and my clutch is starting to slip. I want to get an aftermarket clutch to get more life out of the new clutch but the only clutch I can find online is the OEM clutch. Does anyone know if any other clutch (maybe 545i?) will fit my 530?
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 07:07 AM
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Run a Carfax on it. You might get lucky.
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:34 AM
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How many miles do you have on that clutch?
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 12:56 AM
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I am not sure but I think a clutch from a 545i or a 550i even from f10 550i might fit

I know guys with e90/92 335i put in F10 550i clutches because they hold a lot more power and has stock pedal feel
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 01:54 PM
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I looked and found nothing but OEM for my 550.
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianTx5
How many miles do you have on that clutch?
It's the factory clutch and it has 107000 miles on it
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 05:42 PM
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did you try calling around to the usual BMW tuners, i.e. UUC, Turner, Bavarian Autosport, etc?

I know UUC offers upgraded clutches for the V8 cars, you might want to talk it over with them and see if it'll fit.
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by KyleB
did you try calling around to the usual BMW tuners, i.e. UUC, Turner, Bavarian Autosport, etc?

I know UUC offers upgraded clutches for the V8 cars, you might want to talk it over with them and see if it'll fit.
I'll give that a try, thanks.
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