E9x clutch Stopper Review

Leozap · 11-26-2009, 10:57 AM

Well, is there a problem if you don't press the clutch all the way down and shift gears over time? It sounds like what this clutch pedal stopper would do anyway...

LateBraking · 11-26-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Leozap

Well, is there a problem if you don't press the clutch all the way down and shift gears over time? It sounds like what this clutch pedal stopper would do anyway...

The assumption under which we operate when installing these clutch stops is that from the factory the clutch pedal is designed with a unnecessary amount of travel, for safety reasons. Think of it as a dead zone that is there after you depress the clutch a certain amount.

By installing the clutch stop, you're simply removing that unnecessary safety buffer. Whether or not this specific clutch stop has had a lot of research put into it, I don't know. I'm just speaking generically.

But it sure as hell feels really nice.

Only complaint that I had was that the "speed nut" that I got was different than the ones pictured in the guide, and was a real bitch to put in. That, and I have fat hands.

I'll drive further than just a block later, and give a more final verdict once I do.

Leozap · 11-26-2009, 10:44 PM

Yeah, hopefully that the assumption is right cause we don't want to screw up our tranny. I am thinking about getting one too. I do feel that the clutch is deep at times.

xxe92xx · 11-26-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Leozap

Yeah, hopefully that the assumption is right cause we don't want to screw up our tranny. I am thinking about getting one too. I do feel that the clutch is deep at times.

check out my review on page 4, i mean theres not much you can say either it works or it doesnt...its a small mod, but it does what it says it does

ADubM3 · 11-28-2009, 11:48 AM

Just put mine on. Great service from Derrick. Parts arrived in a few days via first class mail. It only took 10 min to install so it was as simple as noted.
It works very well. 6MT's should come like this really. It took such a good amount of the clutch stroke out at the bottom, I almost stalled coming out of my garage.
After a quick drive around, got used to it and no more riding the clutch coming off a signal in the lower gears when driving fast.

mike11 · 11-28-2009, 06:29 PM

just got mine in and installed it in just a few minutes....initially when I saw the part, I thought that I had paid way too much for a $3 dollar piece of rubber and mount....but it was an easy and solid install and the clutch travel is perfect...what a great mod...it's definitely worth the price for a hassle free upgrade. The clutch travel is perfect and the stop is solid...feels quicker and more natural....

Eugene-TAIWAN · 11-29-2009, 06:44 AM

looks like more and more people are liking the mod. Congrats. Everybody

2000gsr · 12-02-2009, 12:25 PM

How is redline shifting with this stopper?

niqui · 12-02-2009, 01:37 PM

waiting for mine.

LiM3y · 12-02-2009, 01:41 PM

I put this in a couple of weeks ago. I immediately loved it. Gear changes are easier to time and can be achieved faster and cleaner...especially when heel-toe double clutching. You can punch the clutch without your foot disappearing!

C17MooseDriver · 12-02-2009, 01:57 PM

Just placed an order. The clutch travel is just way too long on this car. I sit alot closer just so I can make sure I can fully depress the clutch, hopefully this will fix that.

MMMorish · 12-02-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by niqui

waiting for mine.

Have fun! I placed my order more than two weeks ago now and it still isn't here. Apparently it takes a lot longer to get to Canada.

It's a $25 piece of rubber that customs is probably xraying right now

xxe92xx · 12-02-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000gsr

How is redline shifting with this stopper?

alot smoother and easier!

niqui · 12-02-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMorish

Have fun! I placed my order more than two weeks ago now and it still isn't here. Apparently it takes a lot longer to get to Canada.

It's a $25 piece of rubber that customs is probably xraying right now

haha,
car will be in the garage by the time i get it...gotta love customs...
let the wait and duty bills shower me.

Eugene-TAIWAN · 12-02-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000gsr

How is redline shifting with this stopper?

no problem redlining it..... I live off redlining my car

MMMorish · 12-03-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by niqui

haha,
car will be in the garage by the time i get it...gotta love customs...
let the wait and duty bills shower me.

For real!

Leozap · 12-03-2009, 09:06 PM

Okay. I think this thing is designed for short people...

I have a feeling that this mod will wear out your clutch faster but I ordered one anyway. I want to see what's the fuss is about.

xxe92xx · 12-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leozap

Okay. I think this thing is designed for short people...

I have a feeling that this mod will wear out your clutch faster but I ordered one anyway. I want to see what's the fuss is about.

where did u get that idea lol

Leozap · 12-03-2009, 09:54 PM

lol I don't know. I was being sarcastic in a way because it's thicker than the oem...
Imagine you shift gear without fully releasing the clutch or engaging it without fully releasing the clutch.

Eurotrash8 · 12-03-2009, 10:52 PM

kk

MMMorish · 12-04-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leozap

I have a feeling that this mod will wear out your clutch faster but I ordered one anyway. I want to see what's the fuss is about.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leozap

Imagine you shift gear without fully releasing the clutch or engaging it without fully releasing the clutch.

Hmmm! I'm wondering about this too now!

daltonnnn · 12-04-2009, 01:16 PM

After reading the reviews, just ordered mine... Can't wait... The tranny, throw, and clutch pedal sucks!

11-26-2009, 10:57 AM	#89
Leozap Captain 58 Rep 954 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	Well, is there a problem if you don't press the clutch all the way down and shift gears over time? It sounds like what this clutch pedal stopper would do anyway... __________________ 11 335is, KW1, M3 bits and what not 08 M3 Sedan 6mt, loaded, modded to the bone Old: 04 M3 SMG
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11-26-2009, 10:44 PM	#91
Leozap Captain 58 Rep 954 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	Yeah, hopefully that the assumption is right cause we don't want to screw up our tranny. I am thinking about getting one too. I do feel that the clutch is deep at times. __________________ 11 335is, KW1, M3 bits and what not 08 M3 Sedan 6mt, loaded, modded to the bone Old: 04 M3 SMG
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11-28-2009, 11:48 AM	#93
ADubM3 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoVa 703 iTrader: (0)	Just put mine on. Great service from Derrick. Parts arrived in a few days via first class mail. It only took 10 min to install so it was as simple as noted. It works very well. 6MT's should come like this really. It took such a good amount of the clutch stroke out at the bottom, I almost stalled coming out of my garage. After a quick drive around, got used to it and no more riding the clutch coming off a signal in the lower gears when driving fast.
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11-28-2009, 06:29 PM	#94
mike11 Private 8 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2008 AW E92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St Louis, MO iTrader: (1)	just got mine in and installed it in just a few minutes....initially when I saw the part, I thought that I had paid way too much for a $3 dollar piece of rubber and mount....but it was an easy and solid install and the clutch travel is perfect...what a great mod...it's definitely worth the price for a hassle free upgrade. The clutch travel is perfect and the stop is solid...feels quicker and more natural....
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11-29-2009, 06:44 AM	#95
Eugene-TAIWAN Brigadier General 249 Rep 3,157 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (4)	looks like more and more people are liking the mod. Congrats. Everybody __________________ Past: Gintani stage3 M3, Cayman GTS present: Porsche 993RWB, 964RS America,996 cupcar, 964 turbo 3.6,Macan Turbo,997GT2,930 turbo,i3, MINI JCW
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12-02-2009, 12:25 PM	#96
2000gsr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	How is redline shifting with this stopper?
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12-02-2009, 01:37 PM	#97
niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,110 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	waiting for mine.
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12-02-2009, 01:41 PM	#98
LiM3y Major 70 Rep 1,339 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (5)	I put this in a couple of weeks ago. I immediately loved it. Gear changes are easier to time and can be achieved faster and cleaner...especially when heel-toe double clutching. You can punch the clutch without your foot disappearing!
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12-02-2009, 01:57 PM	#99
C17MooseDriver Captain 20 Rep 878 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Just placed an order. The clutch travel is just way too long on this car. I sit alot closer just so I can make sure I can fully depress the clutch, hopefully this will fix that. __________________
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12-03-2009, 09:06 PM	#105
Leozap Captain 58 Rep 954 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	Okay. I think this thing is designed for short people... I have a feeling that this mod will wear out your clutch faster but I ordered one anyway. I want to see what's the fuss is about. __________________ 11 335is, KW1, M3 bits and what not 08 M3 Sedan 6mt, loaded, modded to the bone Old: 04 M3 SMG
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12-03-2009, 09:54 PM	#107
Leozap Captain 58 Rep 954 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	lol I don't know. I was being sarcastic in a way because it's thicker than the oem... Imagine you shift gear without fully releasing the clutch or engaging it without fully releasing the clutch. __________________ 11 335is, KW1, M3 bits and what not 08 M3 Sedan 6mt, loaded, modded to the bone Old: 04 M3 SMG
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12-03-2009, 10:52 PM	#108
Eurotrash8 Captain 70 Rep 628 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (4)	kk __________________
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12-04-2009, 01:16 PM	#110
daltonnnn Driver 17 Rep 505 Posts Drives: F80 M3, MSM, Clubman S Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	After reading the reviews, just ordered mine... Can't wait... The tranny, throw, and clutch pedal sucks! __________________ Go Navy! Go SF 49ers!!! Go SF Giants!!! Go Warriors!!!!!
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