Clutch Masters 95-96 BMW M3 3.0L E36/96-00 BMW M3 3.2L E36 FX100 Clutch Kit w/Alum Flywheel
Clutch Masters 03CM1-HD00-AK is the FX100 street clutch packaged with an aluminum flywheel for the E36 BMW M3, covering the 1995-1996 3.0L car and the 1996-2000 3.2L car. It is for the M3 owner who needs a new clutch anyway, has done intake, exhaust or tune work, and wants the engine to rev more freely without stepping up to a harsh ceramic disc.
Clutch Masters rates the FX100 at 70 percent more holding capacity than stock. It uses their Power Plus I heavy-duty pressure plate with a steel-backed organic disc that keeps a Marcel spring wafer between the linings, so engagement stays smooth and close to factory with only slightly higher pedal effort. Clutch Masters aims it at street cars with bolt-ons or up to a 50 hp nitrous shot, not forced induction.
The difference between this kit and its steel sibling is the flywheel. The aluminum flywheel cuts rotating mass, so the straight-six picks up and drops revs faster and rev-matched downshifts are easier. The trade-off is more gear rattle at idle and a little less forgiveness pulling away from a stop. Clutch Masters also notes that lightweight flywheels, driving style and break-in all affect clutch life. If the car is a quiet daily, the same FX100 kit with a steel flywheel (03CM1-HD00-SK) is the calmer choice.
The box includes the pressure plate, disc, aluminum flywheel, release bearing, pilot bearing where used, alignment tool and instruction card. Shipping weight is about 27 pounds.
Separate slip from hydraulic trouble. A leaking slave or master cylinder causes dragging and hard shifts into gear, which a clutch kit will not fix. For slip, run a fourth-gear pull from low rpm and watch the tach against the speedometer; our slipping diagnosis guide walks through it. If the disc is oil-soaked, fix the rear main or transmission input seal before installing anything new.
This kit covers the US E36 M3: 1995-1996 with the 3.0L and 1996-2000 with the 3.2L, both with the five-speed manual. Clutch Masters' chart for 03CM1-HD00-AK also lists a range of E46, E39, X5, Z3 and Z4 models, so the same part fits more than M3s. Because many BMW kits look alike, match the full Clutch Masters part number, or send us your year and VIN to confirm before ordering. Other choices are in our rebuild kits and clutch section, including the more aggressive FX400 6-puck kit for boosted cars.
With the gearbox already down, look at the driveshaft and its flex disc. A DSS one-piece chromoly driveshaft is an option for E36 M3s that see track time.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 03CM1-HD00-AK |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 95-96 BMW M3 3.0L E36/96-00 BMW M3 3.2L E36 FX100 Clutch Kit w/Alum Flywheel |
| Vehicle fitment | BMW M3 (1995-1996) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Both are the FX100 clutch kit for the E36 M3. AK comes with an aluminum flywheel for quicker revs; SK comes with a steel flywheel that is quieter and more forgiving on the street.
The 1995-1996 M3 3.0L and 1996-2000 M3 3.2L with the manual gearbox. Clutch Masters also lists several E46, E39, X5, Z3 and Z4 models; send us your year and VIN if you are fitting another car.
Clutch Masters builds the FX100 for bolt-ons and up to 50 hp of nitrous, not forced induction. A supercharged or turbo M3 should look at the FX400 kits.
Usually a little. Expect more gear rattle at idle and less forgiveness when pulling away. In exchange the engine revs up and down faster.
The kit includes release and pilot bearings. Also check the rear main and input seals for leaks, inspect the fork and pivot, use new flywheel bolts, and bleed the hydraulics with fresh fluid.
