DIY - BMS Short Throw Clutch Stop Install - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

ric124 · 10-05-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vikz

Got mine and installed in a few mins today-- not much of a difference to me-- definitely not a "must have" IMO.. But let's see once I drive around more with it.

Really!! Did you buy the right one and insert it in the right hole?

vikz · 10-05-2012, 08:34 PM

I think?? Lol I pulled out the stock one, a small rubber little thing and inserted this one in..behind clutch

And yes bought from bms

friederbluemle · 10-09-2012, 03:29 AM

Sounds interesting.. Just ordered one.

MMOTION · 10-09-2012, 10:17 AM

Wish i found this earlier and tried it on my e90. Just bought the "original" off the ebay seller as it looks better constructed (comparing the pics) than the one offered by BMS.

ric124 · 10-09-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MMOTION

Wish i found this earlier and tried it on my e90. Just bought the "original" off the ebay seller as it looks better constructed (comparing the pics) than the one offered by BMS.

It does feel a bit more solid.

pintoom · 10-09-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ric124

It does feel a bit more solid.

Will the one with a threaded bolt and nut one work for a 2013 6MT?
I ordered one for my 2013 F30 from and received the one with the metal threaded bolt and nut instead of the one listed in the picture.

Appreciate your help with this.

JamesMA · 10-09-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vikz

I think?? Lol I pulled out the stock one, a small rubber little thing and inserted this one in..behind clutch

And yes bought from bms

So you did not like how this mod completely removed the over travel in the clutch?!??

I recenty got in a stock 2009 M3 and could not believe how spongy the stock clutch felt compared to my "paltry" 335i with this mod.

Well, to each his own I guess.

MMOTION · 10-10-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ric124

It does feel a bit more solid.

I can't wait to get mine in the mail and try it out in my F30!

ric124 · 10-10-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pintoom

Will the one with a threaded bolt and nut one work for a 2013 6MT?
I ordered one for my 2013 F30 from and received the one with the metal threaded bolt and nut instead of the one listed in the picture.

Appreciate your help with this.

nut and bolt?? post a pic lets see.

nut and bolt might be a little harder to install because of the angle. the first one on the left is the stock one and just like the others its a simple push in and play.

Messer-schmitt · 10-15-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex_L8

I got the original one from ebay and love it!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/E9X-BMW-CLUT...ht_2787wt_1194

Purchased! Will report back soon!

friederbluemle · 10-16-2012, 01:19 AM

I installed it a couple of days ago. Works great. It really improves the shifting experience. Thanks to the thread starter for bringing this to my attention!

Jamesons Viggen · 10-21-2012, 11:42 AM

Finally put mine in.

I found I was unable to drive the F30 buttery smooth before, nowhere near as smooth as I am on the E36/7.

Bam, with the clutch stop, the take up in relation to catch point are similar to the E36/7 and my shifts feel very smooth and more sporting.

Boondoggler · 10-21-2012, 04:43 PM

Two thumbs up from me on BMS short throw clutch stop! It took me only a few drives to get used to the shorter clutch pedal travel, and now it feels like the car should have come with it from the factory. I like it a lot!

bmw328jc · 12-06-2012, 10:37 PM

Just installed mine too... This is a MUST HAVE.. gets rid of all that crappy wasted space at the bottom!

Brian55 · 01-20-2013, 08:00 PM

I just installed mine as well. It must have taken all of 30 seconds - after reading all the instructions for about 10 mins . The result is fantastic. Very highly recommended. I'm really pleased I found this thread.

Agentphish · 02-24-2013, 07:16 PM

I ordered this tonight from BMS for my 08 328i. I find the clutch has way more travel than it needs to.

Looking forward to this mod very much.

danrp · 02-25-2013, 02:25 PM

Not noticed much benefit to mine I had to remove two of the four washers otherwise the car wouldn't start, I assume because the clutch sensor isn't being activated as the clutch pedal isn't engaged enough. Do you guys in the US not have this problem?

ric124 · 03-12-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by danrp

Not noticed much benefit to mine I had to remove two of the four washers otherwise the car wouldn't start, I assume because the clutch sensor isn't being activated as the clutch pedal isn't engaged enough. Do you guys in the US not have this problem?

Nope and I didnt remove any washers.

Jacko · 04-26-2013, 06:25 PM

I ordered one along with a JB4 Stage 2. I can't wait to get the shipment.

Mr NSB · 05-27-2013, 12:04 PM

I am pleased I have found this thread as the long clutch throw is one of the few things I have disliked about my car.

I have just ordered one and would like to thank the op for posting this

TonyS · 05-30-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by danrp

Not noticed much benefit to mine I had to remove two of the four washers otherwise the car wouldn't start, I assume because the clutch sensor isn't being activated as the clutch pedal isn't engaged enough. Do you guys in the US not have this problem?

I had exactly the same problem (UK car). I ended up taking it off again as I had to remove all but one washer and it wasn't making any difference except to make the car erratic to start unless I pushed really hard on the clutch pedal.

ric124 · 05-30-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyS

I had exactly the same problem (UK car). I ended up taking it off again as I had to remove all but one washer and it wasn't making any difference except to make the car erratic to start unless I pushed really hard on the clutch pedal.

the clutch throw must be a lot shorter than in the US. I used all washers with no issues.

10-16-2012, 01:19 AM	#33
friederbluemle New Member Drives: 2012 328i F30 MT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	I installed it a couple of days ago. Works great. It really improves the shifting experience. Thanks to the thread starter for bringing this to my attention! Last edited by friederbluemle; 10-16-2012 at 01:55 AM.

10-21-2012, 11:42 AM	#34
Jamesons Viggen Colonel Drives: '98 M Roadster stg 2 S/C Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,045 iTrader: (1)	Finally put mine in. I found I was unable to drive the F30 buttery smooth before, nowhere near as smooth as I am on the E36/7. Bam, with the clutch stop, the take up in relation to catch point are similar to the E36/7 and my shifts feel very smooth and more sporting. __________________ '98 M Roadster stg 2+ S/C @ 13psi +'13 EBII M Sport 328i 6mt BMS stg 1+

10-21-2012, 04:43 PM	#35
Boondoggler Second Lieutenant Drives: '13 F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Posts: 285 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Two thumbs up from me on BMS short throw clutch stop! It took me only a few drives to get used to the shorter clutch pedal travel, and now it feels like the car should have come with it from the factory. I like it a lot! __________________ 2013 335i M-Sport 6MT Estoril Blue \| 19" 403M Wheels \| Black Leather \| Aluminum Hex Trim \| Black Highlight Trim \| Cold Weather Package \| Dynamic Handling Package \| Technology Package \| Premium Package \| Park Distance Control \| Harmon Kardon

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10-05-2012, 08:34 PM	#24
vikz Major Drives: F30 335i ZMP/F25 X3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,246 iTrader: (0)	I think?? Lol I pulled out the stock one, a small rubber little thing and inserted this one in..behind clutch And yes bought from bms

10-09-2012, 03:29 AM	#25
friederbluemle New Member Drives: 2012 328i F30 MT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Sounds interesting.. Just ordered one.

10-09-2012, 10:17 AM	#26
MMOTION Lieutenant Colonel Drives: like you'll never drive again Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: uptown Posts: 1,592 iTrader: (17)	Wish i found this earlier and tried it on my e90. Just bought the "original" off the ebay seller as it looks better constructed (comparing the pics) than the one offered by BMS.

12-06-2012, 10:37 PM	#36
bmw328jc Private Drives: 2012 328i Sportline Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 92 iTrader: (0)	Just installed mine too... This is a MUST HAVE.. gets rid of all that crappy wasted space at the bottom!

01-20-2013, 08:00 PM	#37
Brian55 New Member Drives: 335Xi M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ottawa Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	I just installed mine as well. It must have taken all of 30 seconds - after reading all the instructions for about 10 mins . The result is fantastic. Very highly recommended. I'm really pleased I found this thread.

02-24-2013, 07:16 PM	#38
Agentphish Phish The band...not the internet word. Drives: '08 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NORCAL - South Bay Posts: 151 iTrader: (0)	I ordered this tonight from BMS for my 08 328i. I find the clutch has way more travel than it needs to. Looking forward to this mod very much.

02-25-2013, 02:25 PM	#39
danrp Registered Drives: F10 MSport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Not noticed much benefit to mine I had to remove two of the four washers otherwise the car wouldn't start, I assume because the clutch sensor isn't being activated as the clutch pedal isn't engaged enough. Do you guys in the US not have this problem?

04-26-2013, 06:25 PM	#41
Jacko Jacko 135 Drives: 2each 2012 335 Sport lines Join Date: May 2012 Location: Matzenbach, Germany Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	I ordered one along with a JB4 Stage 2. I can't wait to get the shipment.

05-27-2013, 12:04 PM	#42
Mr NSB New Member Drives: 320d Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	I am pleased I have found this thread as the long clutch throw is one of the few things I have disliked about my car. I have just ordered one and would like to thank the op for posting this