SACHS Performance Paddle Clutch Kit - BMW 5 Series E60 E61 523i Manual | Ceramic Multi-Puck, Uprated Pressure Plate, Heavy Duty High Torque Stage 3 Style Clutch Upgrade/Replacement | Direct-Fit, Fast Road/Track

Uprated Paddle Clutch Kit for BMW 5 Series E60 E61 523i

Serious power needs serious grip. This SACHS Performance paddle clutch kit is the go-to upgrade for BMW 5 Series E60 and E61 523i owners who want rock-solid engagement, rapid bite and dependable torque capacity for fast road and track use. It is a direct bolt-on to your factory flywheel or a new genuine flywheel, giving you a motorsport-ready clutch solution without unnecessary hassle.

Why choose this paddle setup

• Multi-puck cerametallic friction disc for aggressive bite and high torque handling
• Uprated pressure plate with increased clamp load for stronger hold under hard acceleration
• Excellent thermal stability for repeated high-heat cycles on spirited drives and circuit days
• Designed for tuned 523i builds that demand more driveline headroom than a standard replacement
• Proven SACHS Performance quality trusted across street, track day and competition applications

Fitment and compatibility

Engineered for BMW 5 Series E60 and E61 523i manual models. This kit fits directly to the OE flywheel or a new genuine flywheel with no machining required. Ideal as a heavy duty clutch upgrade when your original clutch starts to slip after remapping or other performance enhancements.

Driving characteristics

This is a paddle clutch with a cera-metallic puck disc. Expect a firmer pedal, a shorter engagement window and a more on-off feel than an organic setup. Some judder on take-off and additional transmission noise can occur. It is the right choice when performance, bite and torque capacity are the priority over comfort.

Perfect for

• Fast-road BMW 523i builds
• Track day and time attack use
• High-heat, high-load driving where a standard clutch cannot cope

Workshop notes from MJ Modifications

We have installed this SACHS Performance paddle kit on customer 5 Series projects and in our own development cars. Engagement is decisive, pedal feel is reassuring for enthusiastic driving and durability has been excellent when paired with a healthy flywheel. Our customers looking for a strong, no-nonsense BMW clutch upgrade have been very happy with the results.

Recommended while you are in there

• Replace the release bearing
• Inspect the flywheel for wear or hot spots and renew if required
• Use new flywheel and pressure plate bolts where specified by BMW

Professional fitting

For installation we recommend our workshop. MJ Modifications in Warwickshire can supply and fit this uprated clutch kit. Request a fitting quote: info@mjmodifications.co.uk.

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