BMW E87 116i N45B16
The flywheel didn't fit in the beginning. I had firstly removed the bearing, because it didn't fit all the way into the gearbox like the OEM one (the original bearing was fitted to the engine crankshaft flange, and it was in a good condition, so I used that one).
Next, the flywheel didn't fit on the engine shaft, so I had it machined to remove about 0.2 mm from the part that sits on the crankshaft flange and the collar holding the bearing, since I removed the bearing.
I recommend using the exact clutch and bolts recommended by Redux Racing. Just because it says it works with OEM clutch and bolts doesn't mean you can use the ones or identical to the ones you have on the car.
The clutch pedal has the same progression/characteristics as the OEM one. The revving, acceleration and deceleration are faster, especially higher in the rev range. In the last month that I drove the car I didn't stall it once, but it feels a bit more prone to stalling.
Regarding the transmission noise, you can notice it sometimes at idle, when the engine is warm, and is more present once you turn the AC on.
I coupled it with a Schmiedmann Short-throw Shifter and it's a dream to drive it. Can't wait to hit the twisties :)
My co-worker Bryton has one of these. He says it looks ragged.
This product works quite well. It pointedly improves my golf by a lot.
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