I am in the process of doing my clutch on my R56. I ordered a Stage 2 XTD Clutch kit and I found a Open Box Valeo Flywheel. As I have the car apart, changed the rear main seal and was about to put the flywheel on, the stock flywheel bolts didn't work as they are too short for the thicker center of the Valeo Flywheel.

I have found that Valeo included bolts with their wheels that are proprietary and I cannot find replacments anywhere! M9x1.25 bolts are nearly impossible to source outside of the stock BMW size. I have messaged FCPEuro and other sites but heard nothing back about buying the bolts so it looks like I'm stuck buying another flywheel becuase of this.

I can buy a Sachs flywheel or spend another $150 and get a Clutchmaster lightweight aluminum flywheel. Is the CM flywheel compatiable with a stock clutch? Its not mentioned anywhere but ECS says on their site that Spec and CM flywheels only go with their own clutches...

Has anyone tried this? Id like a lighter flywheel but Id rather not wait to get it, find out, return it, and then buy the Sachs if it doesn't fit.

 

If you go with an OEM clutch, you need to use a dual mass OEM style flywheel.

Maybe get in touch with ARP to see if they have a bolt option that will work?

 

I appreciate the response. I have messaged APR, along with just about every other fastener/bolt specialist outlet locally and online with no luck. I have messaged Valeo and Im awaiting a response from them..hopefully it wont be too long.
I quickly found that the Aluminum and other lightweight flywheels need the spring structure on the clutch plate, the stock clutch doesnt have it since its within the DMF....glad I didnt order one.