F1 clutch disc backwards??? help.

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  • 4DR_Lou
    Advanced Member
    • Jan 2011
    • 158

    #1

    F1 clutch disc backwards??? help.

    F1 Stage 2 clutch kit.
    Shaved single mass flywheel.
    Getrag 260.
    M20.

    I finished putting everything back together today with the transmission bolted back on too. I am now second guessing myself having the clutch disc on backwards.

    By looking at the picture below.
    I have the side with the blue sticker mated to the pressure plate(trans side)
    while the side showing more of the springs is mated to the flywheel.

    When I received the kit, it came with this so called instruction that is 99% only telling me what will void my warranty...
    I've searched everywhere, but came up empty.

    Any stress reliever would be awesome. thank you!

    1990 325i - Current Project
    2007 Triumph Speed Triple 1050
  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530

    #2
    I think you installed the disc correctly.
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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    • chance
      Mod Crazy
      • Feb 2012
      • 671

      #3
      havent changed out one of those clutches specifically, but the clutch I have on the shelf for my g265/m30 will only fit on one way. if you flip it around then it wont contact the flywheel.

      what makes you think its backwards?
      1991 335is in progress

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      • gtdragon980
        E30 Mastermind
        • Jun 2008
        • 1808

        #4
        It is the onset-paranoia that occurs after doing a time consuming/difficult job! haha happens to me all the time! But really, why do you think it's backwards?

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        1989 325i - Project/weekend driver
        2002 325i - DD
        2005 Suzuki SV650 - Toy

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        • LJ851
          R3V OG
          • Nov 2010
          • 7918

          #5
          I agree with Jim, i think you mounted it correctly. Generally, clutch discs mount with the side that the splined section protrudes from the most towards the trans.

          If turned around, the protruding splined section will hit the flywheel and damage/ruin the clutch disc if you tighten the pressure plate down on it. It will also not disengage or act normal at all in this position.
          Lorin


          Originally posted by slammin.e28
          The M30 is God's engine.

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          • 4DR_Lou
            Advanced Member
            • Jan 2011
            • 158

            #6
            Thank you guys. I'm just paranoid because of all the horror stories of others mounting these clutch disc backwards and there's no label on them of which way it goes, only a sticker. I didn't even try if it goes the other way either. I'll just have to see ones start up, I'm just working on other stuff for the moment.
            1990 325i - Current Project
            2007 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

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            • 4DR_Lou
              Advanced Member
              • Jan 2011
              • 158

              #7
              update.
              the above installation is right for anyone who are not sure.
              i have been driving the car since the day after the last post i made on this thread.
              1990 325i - Current Project
              2007 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

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              • OTT
                Member
                • May 2010
                • 83

                #8
                I put one of these in my M50 swapped cars backwards, it's very possible. Usually the spring side goes out in my experience but the F1 clutch required the opposite. The plus side is that I got really good at removing my tranny!

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