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07-31-2017, 08:10 PM | #1 |
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I saw the recent email blast about the new Bimmerworld aluminum pedals and figured I'd try them out. The price is reasonable and they are my favorite design I've seen so far (Turner's would be a close second).
Pros: - They come in silver or black - I like the grip of the metal pyramids on the brake pedal - I like that the gas pedal is smooth but still has some semblance of grip with the inlaid squares - Included hardware works/fits well - Aluminum seems good quality, strong yet light Cons: - The brake pedal (and likely the clutch pedal too, but I can't confirm) curvature does not match the oem curvature - the top portion fits ok, but the bottom has a significant gap (see pictures below) - There's not really a solution to this, but the oem brake pedal arm for the M3 comes in from an angle unlike the 3 series where it comes down the middle, therefore you can't put screws anywhere except the right side (see pictures below) - The gas pedal "slant" does not match oem - not a big deal, but if you line up the bottom of the pedal to be parallel to the floor, the right edge of the pedal does not follow the same angle as oem. The BW pedal is a good bit larger though, so it will cover it up completely - Nitpicking here, but the bottom and top of the gas pedal are not parallel with each other (not noticeable once installed and looking into the foot well from the doorway) Installation notes: I tried following the instructions using masking tape and a hole punch, but it turned out poorly. I ended up holding the pedal in place with one hand and using a silver sharpie to mark my drill spots. The rest of the instructions were good though. For the gas pedal, you can put the screws anywhere really, but down the middle seemed the best to me. As far as vertical spacing, there was no real reason for the holes I picked. I did want my bottom screw to be 1 hole up, but I messed up the hole and had to improvise. For the brake pedal, the 2 holes where I put the bolts are the most clear spots (with regard to the back) and the most flush spots. I will probably end up drilling out a 3rd hole on the right side just so the pedal is attached a little bit more, but the pedals feels attached quite well as it is - no play to it. I drilled my holes on the "hills" of the brake pedal rather than "valleys" so it would sit more flush. So even with the curvature not matching the oem pedal, I have no issues. All in all, I am very happy with how it turned out. It really adds a lot to the foot well. I'm sure I forgot some details, so let me know if you have any specific questions. And yes, I'm aware that I need to vacuum and probably overdue for some new floor mats. - |
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08-15-2019, 09:20 PM | #5 |
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From the little research I've done it seems they were designed for the 3 series specifically, not the M - hence the issue with the brake pedal. I don't remember if the instructions specifically mention the M3 or not. Either way, once installed, the pedals cover any fitment issues and everything is able to be securely attached.
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08-15-2019, 10:36 PM | #6 |
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I had pedals like these before but in the winter and snow, it was brutal.
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I've got mine installed with four screws per pedal, very secure and the fit is excellent.
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When there was snow or ice on the bottom of the shoes, my foot would slide all over the pedals...
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Just as a reminder, after lining up the pedals and securing them in place but before drilling the holes, make sure you double check that you're clear of any obstruction behind the pedals. I recall there being some features on the backside of the brake pedal that could potentially cause some difficulty. |
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Did you drill on the raised or dipped slats? Premier install really well done |
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View post on imgur.com Reviewing and taking a picture of the back reminded me that I did have to do something a little different. The top left bolt, or top right if looking from the back, was running into the brake pedal arm, so I had to cut it down a little bit. You can see it in the picture, though the quality isn't great (hard to get a good shot down there!) Also, looking at the picture it appears that maybe I installed slightly off level, but it looks completely straight from the drivers seat. It would drive me crazy if the pedal was tilted or turned so I definitely took a lot of care to make sure of that, haha |
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On of my installs while hunkered down...
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I see pictures of stock pedals and they just look terrible...like an old family sedan. Lot's of good options out there and very happy with these just missing a few rubber grommets.
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03-31-2021, 09:52 PM | #17 |
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A few more install tips
I just installed these pedals on my e92 328i after my first track day where I was struggling with heel-toe downshifts. My hope is that the extra gas pedal width helps me get more consistent. TBD.
A few thoughts on the install: 1) Do the brake pedal last. It's the hardest since it's metal and you can learn the process on the easier plastic pedals. 2) The brake and clutch pedals have little horizontal "valleys" that are ideal alignment for drilling the holes. They will help keep your drill bit from skipping and also ensures that your pedal covers are visually level. 3) I've seen multiple folks complaining of unlevel pedals after install. If you use the "valleys" to drill your holes, this won't be an issue, but you can also use a leveler to check that the pedal covers are level. 4) I used all four screws/bolts on the gas and clutch, but only 3 bolts on the brake pedal cover. The pedal arm gets in the way of the top left bolt, and the only way to make that bolt fit would be to cut it, or misalign the pedal cover. I saw multiple folks with only 3 bolts, so I just did that to keep alignment. No issues. 5) If you don't have a punch to set the initial drill hole, just use a nail. 6) For the gas pedal, if you align it along the right side of the OEM pedal, the bottom left corner may hit. So be sure to raise it off the floor a bit.
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I just vice gripped the bw covers onto the brake and clutch and drilled. The bw covers fit the curvature perfect and I used all four bolts in the brake pedal.
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