Clutch Pedal Spring Removal

SlammedR8 · 12-08-2008, 08:50 AM

interesting!
might have to try this out.

tom @ eas · 12-08-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CodeRed

I completely disagree with your statement, as it was VERY obvious on my car...it made a distinct difference. Do you really think that BMW puts in fake CD valves? What purpose would that serve, as the part is unnecessary otherwise. Although, it still don't agree with why they put them in to begin with, as it really ruins the clutch action...then again I don't do "burn outs" or drag racing so they wouldn't have to be concerned with my type of use.

J08M3's correct - completely unnecessary:

V1.47fan · 12-25-2008, 08:58 PM

Great mod!
I removed the clutch pedal spring today,really like the clucth pedal feel now.

Thanks ace996.

CodeRed · 12-25-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

J08M3's correct - completely unnecessary:

Explain to me what that pic shows??? You can see thru one but not the other, seems like a bad explanation at best, come on you can do better than that

PunjabiM3 · 12-26-2008, 11:49 AM

Looks like I may have to try this out as well.

09E92M34ME · 12-26-2008, 06:40 PM

i removed the spring and pedal and got the dct

schnell325 · 02-18-2009, 12:55 PM

Bump so I can find this thread quickly in the spring.

F82_SID · 02-21-2011, 11:21 PM

Is anybody still doing this mod? I just took the panel off and took a look at the spring. I found it but I really could not get in there to remove the e-clips. How do you remove those e-clips anyway? Do you squeeze or pull or what?

JJM335 · 02-21-2011, 11:42 PM

I did mine back in 2008 and have never looked back. It is a VERY different feeling with it removed, but once I got used to it I love it.

Anyway, I just happen to have some hand me down tools that include picks for removing small clips. Basically you just pry the c-clip off, so I am sure you could use a small screwdriver or the like. The hard part is finding it once it pops free. Also, one thing I didn't like was a "wobbly" side to side motion of the clutch pedal after removing the whole spring assembly. So, I put the plastic piston looking bit back together without the spring so that it is more stable.

1sikbmr · 02-21-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

Is anybody still doing this mod? I just took the panel off and took a look at the spring. I found it but I really could not get in there to remove the e-clips. How do you remove those e-clips anyway? Do you squeeze or pull or what?

I did mine... You have to pull them out with a pick... Think of an E then pull it from the back and it should slip right out... Just be careful not to lose any of them. Good luck

Subw00er · 02-22-2011, 12:14 AM

I'm curious if anyone who did this mod a while ago notices any negative affects? Someone in PM told me they had issues with their cruise control?!

Rac3rX · 02-22-2011, 12:59 AM

Does this work on 2011's?? I seen somewhere that they changed the spring.

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12-25-2008, 08:58 PM	#69
V1.47fan Banned 1979 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: TheArtist formerly known as M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NATIONWIDE iTrader: (0)	Great mod! I removed the clutch pedal spring today,really like the clucth pedal feel now. Thanks ace996.
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12-26-2008, 11:49 AM	#71
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12-26-2008, 06:40 PM	#72
09E92M34ME Captain 70 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA iTrader: (0)	i removed the spring and pedal and got the dct
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02-18-2009, 12:55 PM	#73
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02-21-2011, 11:21 PM	#74
F82_SID Brigadier General 208 Rep 3,153 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6mt HK Silver Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA iTrader: (2)	Is anybody still doing this mod? I just took the panel off and took a look at the spring. I found it but I really could not get in there to remove the e-clips. How do you remove those e-clips anyway? Do you squeeze or pull or what? __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT
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02-21-2011, 11:42 PM	#75
JJM335 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I did mine back in 2008 and have never looked back. It is a VERY different feeling with it removed, but once I got used to it I love it. Anyway, I just happen to have some hand me down tools that include picks for removing small clips. Basically you just pry the c-clip off, so I am sure you could use a small screwdriver or the like. The hard part is finding it once it pops free. Also, one thing I didn't like was a "wobbly" side to side motion of the clutch pedal after removing the whole spring assembly. So, I put the plastic piston looking bit back together without the spring so that it is more stable.
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02-22-2011, 12:14 AM	#77
Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 126 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 440i xGC, ZL1, JCW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	I'm curious if anyone who did this mod a while ago notices any negative affects? Someone in PM told me they had issues with their cruise control?! __________________ Custom Exhaust Project: Bates Valvetronic exhaust: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253661 -- Exhaust Mod pics in here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40236795@N03/ DON'T BUY Race Ready Performance electronic cutout valves. Here's why: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...40#post9589740
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