E9x clutch Stopper Review

niqui · 12-10-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMorish

For real!

got mine,,, did i beat you?

kinda concerned the more i think about it..., i heard from a friend that as u push the clutch further past the engagement point it spaces the clutch and flywheel a bit more...etc..

Leozap · 12-10-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by niqui

got mine,,, did i beat you?

kinda concerned the more i think about it..., i heard from a friend that as u push the clutch further past the engagement point it spaces the clutch and flywheel a bit more...etc..

This... is... a... $25... mod... that... you'll... regret... for... the... rest... of... your... life... hahaha, the idea is creeping on you now huh?

niqui · 12-10-2009, 02:21 PM

on my car the speed nut needs to be opened quite a bit to fit on the metal piece....and it snapped in half...i was very gentle.

confused.

KHOALTY · 12-10-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Leozap

This... is... a... $25... mod... that... you'll... regret... for... the... rest... of... your... life... hahaha, the idea is creeping on you now huh?

The idea is no different than the ones previously made on the E36 and E46 cars. I have driven both cars with more than 150k on both cars, so it isn't some new idea at all...its been around for a while and just a different approach now. This type of modification since 1992 when the E36 cars had the nut in the back.

Here is a variation of this type of modification.
http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_pr...stop/index.htm

ChinoOrtega · 12-10-2009, 08:31 PM

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The idea is no different than the ones previously made on the E36 and E46 cars. I have driven both cars with more than 150k on both cars, so it isn't some new idea at all...its been around for a while and just a different approach now. This type of modification since 1992 when the E36 cars had the nut in the back.

Here is a variation of this type of modification.
http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_pr...stop/index.htm

will this one work on our M3??????

MMMorish · 12-10-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by niqui

got mine,,, did i beat you?

kinda concerned the more i think about it..., i heard from a friend that as u push the clutch further past the engagement point it spaces the clutch and flywheel a bit more...etc..

I got mine yesterday.

ChinoOrtega · 12-11-2009, 10:11 AM

I got mine a week or so ago, I followed the DIY, and basically was done in about 10 min, the gear changes felt awesome, but had a little trouble, I had problems starting the car, since you have to push the clutch all the way before pressing start, well what happened was the clutch stop was a little bigger and I had to press the clutch really hard to start the car, so I took off and sanded it a little bit, so when I press the clutch to start the car I didn't have to push it really hard, so maybe I got a different size or something since I'm the only one with this problem, but a little sand paper worked, although it doesn't feel anymore different than OEM now

niqui · 12-11-2009, 10:18 AM

am i the only one who had to bend the speed nut like 90 degrees to fit it on the metal stem....

Leozap · 12-11-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by niqui

am i the only one who had to bend the speed nut like 90 degrees to fit it on the metal stem....

I'll let you know once mine is here lol...

Eugene-TAIWAN · 12-11-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

I got mine a week or so ago, I followed the DIY, and basically was done in about 10 min, the gear changes felt awesome, but had a little trouble, I had problems starting the car, since you have to push the clutch all the way before pressing start, well what happened was the clutch stop was a little bigger and I had to press the clutch really hard to start the car, so I took off and sanded it a little bit, so when I press the clutch to start the car I didn't have to push it really hard, so maybe I got a different size or something since I'm the only one with this problem, but a little sand paper worked, although it doesn't feel anymore different than OEM now

that is weird your the only one I have heard having a starting problem. did you install in correctly?

ChinoOrtega · 12-11-2009, 01:49 PM

yeah I followed the DIY, it's basically a no brainer, is mine the only euro spec with this mod? anyway I found it really cool, so I placed an order on another one, if someone installs it, would you kindly post pics as you do it, my M doesn't look like the one in the DIY, it doesn't have a speaker and somethings are different when you remove the bottom part, but the OEM clutch stop and the install process is the same, just want to see it more detailed as someone installs it, thanks guys

P.S, SICK RIDE EUGENE, SKII that's gonna be so sweet, it will be THE BEAST

2008bimmerM3 · 12-11-2009, 04:13 PM

maybe your clutch is wearing out?

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Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

I got mine a week or so ago, I followed the DIY, and basically was done in about 10 min, the gear changes felt awesome, but had a little trouble, I had problems starting the car, since you have to push the clutch all the way before pressing start, well what happened was the clutch stop was a little bigger and I had to press the clutch really hard to start the car, so I took off and sanded it a little bit, so when I press the clutch to start the car I didn't have to push it really hard, so maybe I got a different size or something since I'm the only one with this problem, but a little sand paper worked, although it doesn't feel anymore different than OEM now

niqui · 12-12-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

yeah I followed the DIY, it's basically a no brainer, is mine the only euro spec with this mod? anyway I found it really cool, so I placed an order on another one, if someone installs it, would you kindly post pics as you do it, my M doesn't look like the one in the DIY, it doesn't have a speaker and somethings are different when you remove the bottom part, but the OEM clutch stop and the install process is the same, just want to see it more detailed as someone installs it, thanks guys

P.S, SICK RIDE EUGENE, SKII that's gonna be so sweet, it will be THE BEAST

did ur oem clutch stop or black rubber thing look like the pics in the dyi...cause mine didnt, it was smaller, and less condom shaped and hollow...

endofanera7 · 12-12-2009, 04:02 AM

As for those who took out the clutch spring prior to doing this mod, do you think it's a good idea to put it back on to give the clutch more lateral support? I have a feeling that the clutch is not hitting the stopper at an exact point every single time.

ChinoOrtega · 12-12-2009, 09:55 AM

I don't think my clutch is wearing out, I only have 10,000km on my car, my OEM clutch stop was really thin, when I tried to take it out it just broke, it's barely a clutch stop, more of a rubber lining to protect the metal, kind of weird that I'm the only one with this problem

2000gsr · 12-15-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

I don't think my clutch is wearing out, I only have 10,000km on my car, my OEM clutch stop was really thin, when I tried to take it out it just broke, it's barely a clutch stop, more of a rubber lining to protect the metal, kind of weird that I'm the only one with this problem

I'm waiting on my clutch stopper to arrive, however i was trying to start my car yesterday with the clutch lifted up a bit and it wouldn't start

, its seems as though it has to be pushed in all the way to start.

Leozap · 12-15-2009, 12:52 PM

Wow! This thing is awesome. I put it in my car and boy! It feels great when driving now. The clutch is just so perfect. I recommend this for all 6m drivers out there

I had some trouble putting in the thing so the speed nut can screw in; it just doesn't fit. I had to break that thing in half and throw away the top part lol. The step 5 of the DIY.

xxe92xx · 12-15-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Leozap

Wow! This thing is awesome. I put it in my car and boy! It feels great when driving now. The clutch is just so perfect. I recommend this for all 6m drivers out there

I had some trouble putting in the thing so the speed nut can screw in; it just doesn't fit. I had to break that thing in half and throw away the top part lol. The step 5 of the DIY.

all u had to do was bend it alittle and it fits perfect

Leozap · 12-15-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by xxe92xx

all u had to do was bend it alittle and it fits perfect

Took me a long time to put it in... I was dumb to push it from the bottom only. I should've used a plier to pull it up and push it up at the same time, I think. I was bending it open a few times and couldn't get it in then finally, another bend and the thing snapped in half. Then it fits in perfectly with the bottom half

niqui · 12-15-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Leozap

Wow! This thing is awesome. I put it in my car and boy! It feels great when driving now. The clutch is just so perfect. I recommend this for all 6m drivers out there

I had some trouble putting in the thing so the speed nut can screw in; it just doesn't fit. I had to break that thing in half and throw away the top part lol. The step 5 of the DIY.

yeah, i am with you...how did u do it...i couldnt bend the speed nut enough...it had to go like 90 degrees to go around the stem for me...so i just covered it with thick tape and no stopper...i want to put it in but dunno how...

2000gsr · 12-29-2009, 09:42 PM

I have a question regarding the install...the speed nut has a straight side and a side where there is a slight bend at the top, the side with the bend should be facing the driver or the firewall???

Nawaaz · 12-29-2009, 11:11 PM

Still haven't bothered installing mine yet.

If someone local wants to buy it from me, please let me know.

Thanks.

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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,110 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	on my car the speed nut needs to be opened quite a bit to fit on the metal piece....and it snapped in half...i was very gentle. confused.
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ChinoOrtega Captain 50 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guatemala iTrader: (0)	I got mine a week or so ago, I followed the DIY, and basically was done in about 10 min, the gear changes felt awesome, but had a little trouble, I had problems starting the car, since you have to push the clutch all the way before pressing start, well what happened was the clutch stop was a little bigger and I had to press the clutch really hard to start the car, so I took off and sanded it a little bit, so when I press the clutch to start the car I didn't have to push it really hard, so maybe I got a different size or something since I'm the only one with this problem, but a little sand paper worked, although it doesn't feel anymore different than OEM now __________________
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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,110 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	am i the only one who had to bend the speed nut like 90 degrees to fit it on the metal stem....
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12-11-2009, 01:49 PM	#121
ChinoOrtega Captain 50 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guatemala iTrader: (0)	yeah I followed the DIY, it's basically a no brainer, is mine the only euro spec with this mod? anyway I found it really cool, so I placed an order on another one, if someone installs it, would you kindly post pics as you do it, my M doesn't look like the one in the DIY, it doesn't have a speaker and somethings are different when you remove the bottom part, but the OEM clutch stop and the install process is the same, just want to see it more detailed as someone installs it, thanks guys P.S, SICK RIDE EUGENE, SKII that's gonna be so sweet, it will be THE BEAST __________________
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12-12-2009, 04:02 AM	#124
endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	As for those who took out the clutch spring prior to doing this mod, do you think it's a good idea to put it back on to give the clutch more lateral support? I have a feeling that the clutch is not hitting the stopper at an exact point every single time.
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12-12-2009, 09:55 AM	#125
ChinoOrtega Captain 50 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guatemala iTrader: (0)	I don't think my clutch is wearing out, I only have 10,000km on my car, my OEM clutch stop was really thin, when I tried to take it out it just broke, it's barely a clutch stop, more of a rubber lining to protect the metal, kind of weird that I'm the only one with this problem __________________
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12-15-2009, 12:52 PM	#127
Leozap Captain 58 Rep 954 Posts Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	Wow! This thing is awesome. I put it in my car and boy! It feels great when driving now. The clutch is just so perfect. I recommend this for all 6m drivers out there I had some trouble putting in the thing so the speed nut can screw in; it just doesn't fit. I had to break that thing in half and throw away the top part lol. The step 5 of the DIY. __________________ 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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12-29-2009, 09:42 PM	#131
2000gsr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I have a question regarding the install...the speed nut has a straight side and a side where there is a slight bend at the top, the side with the bend should be facing the driver or the firewall???
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12-29-2009, 11:11 PM	#132
Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Still haven't bothered installing mine yet. If someone local wants to buy it from me, please let me know. Thanks.
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