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

ric124 · 07-09-2012, 08:08 PM

Do It Yourself BMS Short Throw Clutch Stop Install.

Parts Needed:
BMS Short Throw Clutch Stop

Tools Required:
1 hand with 4 fingers and a thumb

I dont know why BMW did not release the car with this originally! A lot better clutch feel.

1. We will be working upside down by the pedals so push the seats as far back as possible and lay your back on the carpet or you can do it blind with your hand alone and just feel around.

2. Insert hand up and behind clutch pedal. Feel for clutch stop and pull out.

3. Grab clutch stop and insert here.

4. Congrats you have just installed your new clutch stop....Now go have some fun!!!

Here is from stock to BMS to Ebay

lukeb817 · 07-09-2012, 08:15 PM

Nice, thanks for posting install pics!

JamesMA · 07-09-2012, 09:30 PM

Nice work. Pardon my ignorance, but is the clutch stop just friction fit in place?

ric124 · 07-09-2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesMA

Nice work. Pardon my ignorance, but is the clutch stop just friction fit in place?

Yeh, u just press it in.

Here is a detailed pic of it

Balzz · 07-12-2012, 10:40 PM

Just installed. Now this is the best bang for the buck in driving experience improvement!

Balzz · 07-12-2012, 10:41 PM

Good job ric, taking pics of the install seems harder than the install itself lol.

xit2050 · 07-13-2012, 02:28 AM

Excuse my ignorance, but what does this mod do exactly? What is the purpose of it?

Balzz · 07-13-2012, 11:32 AM

Shortens the pedal's range of motion.

ric124 · 07-13-2012, 01:23 PM

Shortens the distance by about 30%. I would say its a little before point on engagement.

Its really great, the other day I was driving I would just kick the clutch and shift makes it really quick and easy. Probably shift faster than AT now

ric124 · 07-13-2012, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balzz

Good job ric, taking pics of the install seems harder than the install itself lol.

LOL trust me taking the pics was a whole lot harder in the tight space than the actual install.

install is a one hand job.

F30.ca · 07-13-2012, 08:50 PM

Just ordered mine

Just need my car now!

G3raldT · 07-29-2012, 08:50 AM

Hey guys! Where can i buy one?

328i4me · 07-29-2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G3raldT

Hey guys! Where can i buy one?

Here ya go!

http://www.burgertuning.com/clutch_stop_BMW.html

JamesMA · 08-05-2012, 07:21 AM

OK, I got around to ordering one (car is on the way!).

Apex_L8 · 08-05-2012, 11:48 AM

I got the original one from ebay and love it!

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

ric124 · 08-05-2012, 11:06 PM

Quote:

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

Looks good, maybe I should try this one and see if there is any difference. Looks like it may last longer too.

m3 guy · 08-06-2012, 03:28 PM

Thanks for the diy and link

JamesMA · 08-21-2012, 03:35 AM

Installed with 2 spacers removed. I figure I want to see how one spacer feels for a while before doing anything else (seems to be a big difference from stock with just one spacer).

JamesMA · 08-30-2012, 01:40 AM

OK. I have had the car for a while and just swapped in another spacer so I now have 2 spacers instead of the 3 it came with. Feels very good and I think I am going to leave it like this.

If anyone has the manual transmission, then I believe I am not exagerating when I say this mod is an absolute must have in my book. Very thankful to the OP for bringing it to my attention. Best $10 I have ever spent and best bang for your buck car mod in existence, period.

ric124 · 08-30-2012, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesMA

OK. I have had the car for a while and just swapped in another spacer so I now have 2 spacers instead of the 3 it came with. Feels very good and I think I am going to leave it like this.

If anyone has the manual transmission, then I believe I am not exagerating when I say this mod is an absolute must have in my book. Very thankful to the OP for bringing it to my attention. Best $10 I have ever spent and best bang for your buck car mod in existence, period.

Why did you remove spacers?

JamesMA · 09-03-2012, 08:45 PM

Hey, from the instructions and on-line materials BMS makes available, I understood that while they recommend to use all three spacers for most applications as I think they put it, you could do what you feel comfortable with. When I compared the stock part and the BMS, I decided there was such a difference that even installing with no spacers the BMS would be a world away from what came factory installed. So I started small and just kept adding until it "felt" right to me. YMMV.

vikz · 10-05-2012, 05:58 PM

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.

07-09-2012, 08:08 PM	#1
ric124 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 335i SP 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i Sport [5.00] 2012 Trek Mamba 29er [0.00]	DIY - BMS Short Throw Clutch Stop Install Do It Yourself BMS Short Throw Clutch Stop Install. Parts Needed: BMS Short Throw Clutch Stop Tools Required: 1 hand with 4 fingers and a thumb I dont know why BMW did not release the car with this originally! A lot better clutch feel. 1. We will be working upside down by the pedals so push the seats as far back as possible and lay your back on the carpet or you can do it blind with your hand alone and just feel around. 2. Insert hand up and behind clutch pedal. Feel for clutch stop and pull out. 3. Grab clutch stop and insert here. 4. Congrats you have just installed your new clutch stop....Now go have some fun!!! Here is from stock to BMS to Ebay __________________ Timeline: 335i Sport W/ Adaptive M suspension\| Sport Variable steering\| Technology PKG\| HK Sound PKG\| BMW apps\| BMW Assist\| Sport line hand brake grip\| M Performance black kidneys\| Last edited by ric124; 10-09-2012 at 04:01 PM.
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07-09-2012, 08:15 PM	#2
lukeb817 Lieutenant Drives: AW '13 335i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 419 iTrader: (0)	Nice, thanks for posting install pics! __________________ 08/20/12 Euro Delivery (Re-delivered in U.S. 09/29/12): 2013 335i M Sport \| 6MT \| Alpine White \| Coral Red \| Tech \| Cold Weather \| Dynamic Handling \| Rearview Camera \| Park Distance Control \| M Perf. Power Kit \| M Perf. Brakes (red) \| M Perf. Exhaust \| M Perf. grilles \| H&R Sport springs \| 19" AG M510s \| BMS clutch stop \| Matched reflectors

07-09-2012, 09:30 PM	#3
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	Nice work. Pardon my ignorance, but is the clutch stop just friction fit in place? __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

07-13-2012, 01:23 PM	#9
ric124 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 335i SP 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,528 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 335i Sport [5.00] 2012 Trek Mamba 29er [0.00]	Shortens the distance by about 30%. I would say its a little before point on engagement. Its really great, the other day I was driving I would just kick the clutch and shift makes it really quick and easy. Probably shift faster than AT now __________________ Timeline: 335i Sport W/ Adaptive M suspension\| Sport Variable steering\| Technology PKG\| HK Sound PKG\| BMW apps\| BMW Assist\| Sport line hand brake grip\| M Performance black kidneys\|

08-05-2012, 07:21 AM	#14
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	OK, I got around to ordering one (car is on the way!). __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

07-12-2012, 10:40 PM	#5
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 872 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	Just installed. Now this is the best bang for the buck in driving experience improvement!

07-12-2012, 10:41 PM	#6
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 872 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	Good job ric, taking pics of the install seems harder than the install itself lol.

07-13-2012, 02:28 AM	#7
xit2050 Private First Class Drives: e90 318i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	Excuse my ignorance, but what does this mod do exactly? What is the purpose of it?

07-13-2012, 11:32 AM	#8
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 872 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	Shortens the pedal's range of motion.

07-13-2012, 08:50 PM	#11
F30.ca Private First Class Drives: GTI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oakville Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	Just ordered mine Just need my car now!

07-29-2012, 08:50 AM	#12
G3raldT New Member Drives: 2012 328i Jet Black / Black Join Date: May 2012 Location: East bay Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	Hey guys! Where can i buy one?

08-05-2012, 11:48 AM	#15
Apex_L8 Private Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	I got the original one from ebay and love it! http://www.ebay.com/itm/E9X-BMW-CLUT...ht_2787wt_1194

08-06-2012, 03:28 PM	#17
m3 guy Captain Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 757 iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the diy and link __________________ 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD 2013 F30 335 Estoril Blue-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone Journal

08-21-2012, 03:35 AM	#18
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	Installed with 2 spacers removed. I figure I want to see how one spacer feels for a while before doing anything else (seems to be a big difference from stock with just one spacer). __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

08-30-2012, 01:40 AM	#19
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	OK. I have had the car for a while and just swapped in another spacer so I now have 2 spacers instead of the 3 it came with. Feels very good and I think I am going to leave it like this. If anyone has the manual transmission, then I believe I am not exagerating when I say this mod is an absolute must have in my book. Very thankful to the OP for bringing it to my attention. Best $10 I have ever spent and best bang for your buck car mod in existence, period. __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

09-03-2012, 08:45 PM	#21
JamesMA Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MA Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	Hey, from the instructions and on-line materials BMS makes available, I understood that while they recommend to use all three spacers for most applications as I think they put it, you could do what you feel comfortable with. When I compared the stock part and the BMS, I decided there was such a difference that even installing with no spacers the BMS would be a world away from what came factory installed. So I started small and just kept adding until it "felt" right to me. YMMV. __________________ 2013 F30 335i 6MT M-Sport - Blk Saph. / Beige Lthr / Wood Tr. - Tech Pk - VSS M-Adp. Susp. M-Perf Stainless Exhaust M-Perf. brakes

10-05-2012, 05:58 PM	#22
vikz Major Drives: F30 335i ZMP/F25 X3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,242 iTrader: (0)	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.

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