ACT 96-99 BMW M3 3.2L I6 XT/Race Sprung 4 Pad Clutch Kit

Item SKU: BM17-XTG4

ACT BM17-XTG4 Transmission Clutch Kit for the 1996-1999 BMW M3 3.2L inline-six. This is ACT's Xtreme pressure plate paired with a sprung, ceramic 4-pad race disc for high-horsepower street or race use.

• Pressure plate: ACT Xtreme unit with an exclusive diaphragm design intended to increase clamp load, reduce deflection, and support clutch life. The diaphragm receives a four-stage heat treatment, and the cover uses precision stampings for rigidity and consistency.
• Disc: Spring-centered 4-pad ceramic race disc. The springs damp torsional vibration, helping keep driveline noise closer to OE to mild gear rattle than a rigid-hub disc.
• Engagement and pedal feel: Expect moderate to heavy pedal effort and aggressive engagement. The tradeoff is faster shifting, so this stuff is best suited to drivers who are already comfortable with a race-style clutch on the street.
• Friction material: Select ceramic friction material handles high heat, with moderate friction life. ACT notes its diaphragm design helps extend that life.
• Assembly: Every kit is 100% clamp-load tested and dynamically computer balanced for smooth operation at high RPM.

The sprung hub is the useful part here for an E36 M3 that sees real street miles alongside track time. You still get the positive, harsher engagement of a 4-pad disc, but with torsional damping built into the disc rather than no damping at all. ACT's wraparound spring windows and thicker spring-retainer stampings support the disc springs and reduce stress at the retainers.

This isn't aimed at a soft OE-style pedal or easy stop-and-go driving. It's an ACT single-disc Transmission Clutch Kit for a 1996-1999 BMW M3 3.2L I6 where aggressive engagement, heat tolerance, and high-RPM consistency are the priorities.