Does anyone know if a clutch stop will work on a 98 M3 Sedan

VTRick01 · 09-10-03, 04:13 AM

If so, did you have to do any major tweaking? i tested my car by trying to start it with the clutch part way down, and the car woudn't start without the clutch pedal pretty much on the floor.

Any ideas/recommendations?
Thanks!

thepolarfoxqx · 09-10-03, 05:10 AM

i wouldn't do it. you'd have to relocate the throw position of the clutch ignition interlock, possibly even adjust your clutch. not worth it.

VTRick01 · 09-10-03, 05:53 PM

ah thanks...too bad--I'd love to shorten the clutch travel a bit. Oh well. On to the next mod...

thepolarfoxqx · 09-10-03, 09:28 PM

that may require mods to the clutch's hydraulics.

VTRick01 · 09-10-03, 11:45 PM

I'll prob just steer away from any clutch mods at this point. Seems like I'd be asking for trouble.

thepolarfoxqx · 09-11-03, 12:12 AM

bmw's M clutch is pretty good, it just takes some getting used to.

there are definately better places to focus.

LateNightCable · 09-11-03, 12:22 AM

Have you considered a short throw shifter, that would be a good place to start if you want to shorten your time shifting. All the BMW tuners have them, good ones, but you can also check out www.bimmerworld.com which has a link to UCC MotorWerks, who sells that and other performance parts for BMW and Audi.

thepolarfoxqx · 09-11-03, 12:33 AM

speaking of that, i have to get one of those (along with a shifter rebuild kit) for me E30, my shifter is sloppier than hell.

VTRick01 · 09-11-03, 04:38 PM

Well, I've considered the short shift kit, but my initial interest in modifying the shifting was with the clutch. I like the way it feels, but I think the up-take is too high and there is a big dead spot at the bottom of the clutch travel that seems unnecessary. I'd like the clutch to start catching sooner when I am raising my left foot, and the only way I thought I'd get a similiar effect (although not exactly the same thing) is to get rid of the dead spot with a clutch stop. This way it would at least tighten the feel up a bit.

I used to valet cars when I was younger, and I think the M-clutch is comparatively a little difficult to get perfectly smooth in all driving situations..maybe it's just me...?