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Z3 Driveline

 

Korman Adjustable Short Shift Kit

Let's you select the shifter throw that suits your needs

All Z3 1.9L and 2.8L P/N 25250001

M Roadster P/N  25250005

Sachs HD Clutch Components

Modified engines, turbos, superchargers, and wider tires place an increased load on clutch components. Heavier duty assemblies are highly recommended. We use only new Sachs clutch parts, no rebuilt units. Sachs is the original equipment supplier for BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Etc.

  

Model

Heavy-Duty Sport Pressure Plates

Heavy-Duty Sport Discs

 

( 20% Increase in clamping force )

(H.D. Disc Lining and Springs)

M Roadster

P/N 2121999698

P/N 2121999946

Aluminum Flywheels

The factory dual mass flywheel weighs 27.6 lbs. The Korman Aluminum Flywheel weighs just 10.4 lbs. This reduction in rotating mass (17.2 lbs.) allows your engine to accelerate faster at all Rpm's. Our flywheel is precision machined on the latest numerical control lathes to ensure highest possible accuracy. Constructed of high strength heat treated aluminum with a replaceable hardened steel friction surface. Kit includes aluminum flywheel, anti-galling plate, and special flywheel bolts. Unbeatable when combined with our Sachs Sport Clutch Kits (above), and is also compatible with the original factory clutch set.

M Roadster 3.2L P/N 11121892K

Differentials

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Korman 75% Limited Slip Differential Conversion

If you race, autocross, rally, do BMW driving schools, or otherwise tend to push your car to the limit, let us convert your 25% limited slip differential to 75% limited slip. Wheel spin is reduced or eliminated, improving track times significantly. Additionally, the reduction in internal slippage lowers lubricant temperatures, helping prolong bearing life. The conversion requires special machining at our facility, making it necessary for you to ship your differential to us for modification.

75% Limited Slip Conversion P/N 33126375

Quaife Automatic Torque-Biasing Limited Slip Units

Already used in Formula 1, IMSA, SCCA and Pro Rally applications, Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing Limited Slip Units are now available for your BMW. Quaife units utilize a gear driven mechanical process to direct power at an infinitely variable rate (as opposed to a fixed 25%, 40% or 75% rate) to the wheel with the most traction. Unlike the more complicated and fragile Torsen design and the BMW OEM clutch pack limited slip units which tend to transfer power abruptly, the Quaife units are simple and rugged in design and provide a very smooth power transfer between the two driven wheels. Quaife units have proven to make as much a one second per mile difference in lap times on road courses. We can provide you with the unit for your own installation, or install it here in our facility. (These units are sold on an outright basis making them an ideal option for cars which did not come equipped with a limited slip differential from the factory)

Quaife Unit For 2.8 and M Roadster P/N 33146900

Korman Suggested Differential Gearing

Korman recommended optional gear change ratios for increased acceleration and acceptable RPM per mile.

(please refer to TECH INFO for more information on this upgrade)

BMW Stock Gear Ratio Available Ratios P/N
M Roadster 3.23 3.46 (recommended upgrade) 33123346
3.73 33123373
Z3 4Cyl. 3.45:1 3.64 (recommended upgrade) 33121364
3.91 33121391
4.10 33121410
4.22* 33124422
Z3 4 Cyl. Automatic 4.44 4.75* (recommended upgrade) 33124475
5.00* 33124500
5.85* 33124585

* May require pinion flange change at additional cost

Korman recommends Redline Synthetic Lubricants for your BMW

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