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SBC Clutch Kit for 2004-2005 BMW 545i 4.4L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$951.16
SKU SD1-2525R-12
MPN K70480-HD
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Sku: SD1-2525R-12

MPN: K70480-HD



Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch Kit for the 2004-2005 BMW 545i 4.4L Gas and similar models. Engineered for high-performance and superior durability, this kit enhances handling, torque capacity, and provides a smoother ride. Featuring precision engineering for a perfect fit and easy installation, our clutch kits are built with premium materials to exceed automotive expectations. This comprehensive kit includes a high-quality clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and alignment tool, ensuring you have everything needed for an upgrade. Ideal for both daily driving and competitive racing, trust South Bend Clutch to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability. Upgrade today and experience the difference in your BMW’s drivetrain system.


$951.16
SKU SD1-2525R-12
MPN K70480-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Enhances your vehicle's performance with smooth gear transitions.
  • Designed for durability to withstand rigorous driving conditions.
  • Provides superior grip for efficient power transfer.
  • Reduces the chance of clutch slippage for better control.
  • Customizable options to match your specific vehicle model and needs.
  • Tested rigorously to ensure reliability and longevity.
  • Expert support available to help you select the perfect clutch kit.
  • Direct from the manufacturer, ensuring quality and authenticity.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 2004-2005 BMW 545i 4.4L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

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South Bend Clutch offers an unparalleled solution for your 2004-2005 BMW 545i 4.4L Gas, among other vehicles, with our top-grade clutch kit designed to enhance your driving experience. Our commitment to excellence and continuous innovation ensures that every clutch kit we produce meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and durability. Our clutch kits are not just replacements; they are upgrades to your vehicle's drivetrain system, providing you with improved handling, increased torque capacity, and a smoother ride.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kit?

Our clutch kits are engineered with precision and built using only premium materials to ensure they not only meet but exceed the expectations of automotive enthusiasts and professionals alike. The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 2004-2005 BMW 545i 4.4L Gas and similar vehicles is designed to handle the demands of high-performance driving, whether it's on the road or the track.

Enhanced Performance

The South Bend Clutch Kit is designed to deliver a significant enhancement in performance over stock clutch systems. With a focus on high torque capacity and superior durability, our clutches provide the responsiveness and reliability needed for both daily driving and competitive racing.

Durability and Reliability

Durability is at the core of every product we design. Our clutch kits are made to withstand the rigors of aggressive driving conditions, ensuring they perform exceptionally well over time. This means less downtime for maintenance and more time on the road or track.

Perfect Fit and Compatibility

Precision engineering ensures that our clutch kits fit perfectly with the specified vehicles, providing a seamless and hassle-free installation process. Our kits are designed to work harmoniously with your vehicle's drivetrain system, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility.

Comprehensive Kit

Our clutch kits come with everything you need for installation, including a high-quality clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and alignment tool. This comprehensive approach ensures you have all the necessary components for a successful upgrade, saving you time and money.

Tailored for Your BMW

The South Bend Clutch Kit is specifically tailored for BMW models, ensuring that whether you're driving a 2004 BMW 545i, 2006 BMW 550i, 2004 BMW 645Ci, or a 2006 BMW 650i, you're getting a product that's designed to fit and perform flawlessly with your vehicle. By leveraging our deep understanding of the European vehicle segment, we've fine-tuned our clutch systems to enhance the unique driving dynamics of your BMW.

Innovation and Quality

At South Bend Clutch, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to quality. Our research and development team works tirelessly to push the boundaries of clutch technology, ensuring that our products set the industry standard for performance, reliability, and durability. Our manufacturing process incorporates the latest technologies and the highest quality materials, ensuring that every South Bend Clutch product meets our rigorous standards.

Easy Installation and Support

We understand the importance of a straightforward installation process. That's why our clutch kits are designed for ease of installation, ensuring you can get your vehicle back on the road or track as quickly as possible. Additionally, our knowledgeable customer service team is always ready to provide support and answer any questions you may have about our products or the installation process.

A Brand You Can Trust

South Bend Clutch is a trusted name in the automotive industry, known for our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Our products are the result of decades of experience and a deep understanding of the needs of automotive enthusiasts and professionals. When you choose a South Bend Clutch Kit, you're choosing a product that's backed by a brand with a proven track record of quality and performance.

Conclusion

The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 2004-2005 BMW 545i 4.4L Gas and other compatible vehicles represents the pinnacle of clutch technology. Designed for enhanced performance, durability, and reliability, our clutch kits are the perfect upgrade for anyone looking to take their driving experience to the next level. Whether you're an automotive enthusiast or a professional racer, South Bend Clutch offers the quality, performance, and support you need to achieve your goals. Experience the difference that a South Bend Clutch Kit can make in your vehicle today.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

Sprung Hub Style

The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.

By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.

By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

Full Face Disc Style

The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.

Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.

Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.

South Bend Clutch Single Disc Clutch Kit

Single Disc

A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.

While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.

A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.

While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.

South Bend Clutch Stage 1 Clutch

Stage 1 Clutch

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

Warranty Coverage

South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.

The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.

*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***

 

 

Warranty Registration

To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.

What You'll Need to Register:

  • Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
  • Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
  • Current odometer reading at time of installation
  • Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
  • Part number of your South Bend Clutch product

Click here to Register Your Warranty

After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.

Filing a Warranty Claim

If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.

Claim Submission Requirements:

  • Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
  • Current odometer reading
  • Description of the issue you're experiencing
  • Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
  • Photos showing the condition of related components

Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.

Warranty Conditions

The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:

  • The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
  • The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
  • The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
  • The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
  • The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
  • The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
  • The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.

Pricing Policy

We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).

Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.

Return Policy

No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.

To Obtain an RMA:

  • If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
  • If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345

Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.

Questions?

For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.

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Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
2004 BMW 545i 4.4LGas2WDZF S6-650Dual Mass
2006 BMW 550i 4.8LGas2WD-Dual Mass
2004 BMW 645Ci 4.4LGas2WDZF S6-650Dual Mass
2006 BMW 650i 4.8LGas2WD-Dual Mass

PRODUCT FAQs

Have a question ? We are here to help.

Is the shipping free?

Yes. Worldwide shipping is already included in the price. We use DHL express with 3 days delivery time.

When will I receive my item?

When we have received your order, you will automatically receive an e-mail confirming your order. Orders made before 2 PM (CET) will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery time is usually 2-4 working days with DHL Express.

Can I change or return my item?

If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used.

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