Best price on clutch kit?

[DIRTE30]

Hey guys... just bought an '87 325es ($1000 steal!). Had the manual 5spd. go bad in it, the previous owner bought a low mileage replacement but it didn't have the correct tail housing on it for the E30 shift linkage. His mechanic didn't know enough to just swap the tail housings and put it in, so it sat for 2 mo. because he couldn't find the right tranny. (small KY town) Anyhow I bought it and will proceed to swap the tail housings and throw the tranny in, but first I will need a new clutch. Here in lies my delimma! My local auto parts houses want anywhere from $245-$500 for the stinkin thing! I don't have that in the budget and would like to find one a bit cheaper. Anyone have any good experiences or made any recent purchases that might be of assistance? I found a couple SACHS sets on E-Bay for like $160 shipped. Sounds pretty good but no local service if problems arise! You Louisville guys ever do any business with Kentucky Clutch? Heard good things but can't find their number anywhere! Any help would be appreciated!

[Rfitz25]

Bav auto has nice parts reasonable prices:

Some cut and pastes from web sites:

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

components are manufactured by Sachs, Europe's premier clutch manufacturer. Sachs clutch discs, pressure plates and throw out bearings are original equipment and are engineered to deliver maximum performance

Bavarian Autosport Clutch Kit
To replace your worn clutch you will have to remove the transmission from your BMW. This ... more info...
Part # : CK 325I525 $ 239.95

Sachs Sport Clutch Disc - Sprung Hub - Organic compound
Part # : 1862 168 232 $ 269.95


Mesa Performance might be cheaper not sure of quality?

http://www.mesaperformance.com

Pressure Plate 21.21.1.223.026 $79.50
Clutch Disc 21.21.1.223.175 $98.50
Release Bearing 21.52.1.226.729 $37.50

Ireland Engineering maybe, OK price

e30clutch E30 325i Clutch Set $230.00

or just get the best one you can from Kragen or Pep boys.

I just found some taiwan piece o junk in mine and its goin in the trash.
But it seemed to be workinig pretty good so far.
Since the motors out I'm replacing it now.
New motor is going in.

[Starmavin]

www.autohausaz.com

Fichtel-Sachs clutch kit for models with twin mass flywheel. $213.02
With free shipping!

[DIRTE30]

What do I need to look for to know if I have a dual mass or not. I heard that the '87 models made in late '86 didn't have this. I like Authausaz.com as well, very good Co.!

[Starmavin]

It goes by your build date. With any luck you can still read your dotted door sticker.