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Genuine BMW M5 Starter Drive

Electric Starter Drive
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  • BMW M5 Starter Drive - 12411273224
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    • Other Name: Drive
    • Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
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    • 1988 BMW M5 | Sedan(E28)

BMW M5 Starter Drive

The BMW M5 Starter Drive brings the high-performance sedan to life in an instant. It converts stored battery energy to confident crank power to move the engine from quiet to smooth idle. This small Starter Drive uses an armature plus reduction gears to multiply torque and is lightweight in construction. Thus, the M5 is not too heavy to help the car handle well during enthusiastic launches. Through the use of a solenoid mounted on the firewall, BMW has refined the unit in such a way that it sends decisive current through thick cables. This allows the Starter Drive pinion to slide cleanly into the flywheel. The pinion is then released via an overrunning clutch before grinding occurs. In the past, the Starter Drive applied was a Bendix inertia style which involved helical motion. Now, BMW versions use a roller clutch Starter Drive that locks during cranking and then disengages gradually once the V8 or V10 roars into life. This cuts down wear on the Starter Drive and protects the drivetrain coupling from damage. Each E39 M5, F10 M5, and the recent all-wheel drive G30 based M5 utilizes the same Starter Drive so you get really fast starts every time. The Starter Drive separates from the instant that the engine reaches starter speed. This protects the flywheel teeth and also reduces kickback. This greatly improves safety and gives peace of mind to BMW owners who drive their sedans hard during the day or on weekends to the racetrack. The integrated enhancements also reduce the electrical draw, allowing the Starter Drive to work with energy management systems to offer more efficiency and allowing the M5 to save battery power for infotainment and cooling when parked after a hot lap. The BMW component's whisper-quiet engagement, long service life, and other such attributes have bestowed it with durable reliability which sets the benchmark extremely high in the world of sports sedans. Drivers recognize that using original equipment BMW parts ensures harmonious factory tuning from ignition to redline.

If you are looking for OEM BMW M5 Starter Drive, we highly recommend to shop with us. Not only do we offer budget friendly prices, but we also provide fast delivery. In addition, we have a hassle-free return policy on all genuine BMW M5 Starter Drive that come backed by the manufacturer's warranty.

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