Advice - Clutch is slipping, but still under warranty

Palisades · 12-02-2010, 10:32 AM

I was driving into work today, and my clutch started slipping real bad. I have a 2007 335i, with downpipes, procede and an intercooler. Should I pay to have the downpipes removed, and reinstalled, so I can get BMW to replace the clutch under warranty? Total cost about $600. Or should I spring for an ACT clutch and pay for the install out of my pocket, total cost would be about $1,200-1,400.

The cost difference is obvious, but I'm planning on adding Meth in the next couple months, and I don't really want to be in this situation again in 10,000-15,000 miles.

So I guess the real question is how long should I expect a new OEM clutch to last with METH?

Tiago@VRSF · 12-02-2010, 10:37 AM

Might as well upgrade

dzenno · 12-02-2010, 10:43 AM

Upgrade it...

BMW may not warranty your clutch, actually most likely won't warranty it so you'd waste money pulling out your DPs

e93WhiteonRed · 12-02-2010, 12:26 PM

I'm in the same situation and am having my clutch done tomorrow - I got the ACT street clutch. I'm getting mine done for 1100 bucks including clutch and labor. Just upgrade... stock clutch wont last.

12-02-2010, 10:32 AM	#1
Palisades Private 14 Rep 79 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (2)	Advice - Clutch is slipping, but still under warranty I was driving into work today, and my clutch started slipping real bad. I have a 2007 335i, with downpipes, procede and an intercooler. Should I pay to have the downpipes removed, and reinstalled, so I can get BMW to replace the clutch under warranty? Total cost about $600. Or should I spring for an ACT clutch and pay for the install out of my pocket, total cost would be about $1,200-1,400. The cost difference is obvious, but I'm planning on adding Meth in the next couple months, and I don't really want to be in this situation again in 10,000-15,000 miles. So I guess the real question is how long should I expect a new OEM clutch to last with METH?
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12-02-2010, 10:37 AM	#2
Tiago@VRSF 2095 Rep 43,350 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Doral, FL iTrader: (99) Garage List 2014 F30 328xi [0.00] 2015 F82 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 Ducati 1199 Pa ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Might as well upgrade
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12-02-2010, 10:43 AM	#3
dzenno Banned 273 Rep 5,876 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2006 iTrader: (1)	Upgrade it... BMW may not warranty your clutch, actually most likely won't warranty it so you'd waste money pulling out your DPs
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12-02-2010, 12:26 PM	#4
e93WhiteonRed Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 Alpine white with Red Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Reston, Virginia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335I E93 [0.00]	I'm in the same situation and am having my clutch done tomorrow - I got the ACT street clutch. I'm getting mine done for 1100 bucks including clutch and labor. Just upgrade... stock clutch wont last. __________________ 2007 335I E93 sport package Alpine White. BMS DCI, PROcede V4, ACT street clutch, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus and BT Tool. Pending install of Raceland Downpipes.
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