Clutch travel

atomic837 · 08-31-2009, 08:53 PM

I know I'm not alone on this, but this is really starting to bother me. The BMW's clutch pedal has WAY too much travel for my liking. In the seating position that I find comfortable, I literally have to lift my ankle a little to complete a shift.... personally, I would rather it just require pivoting the foot up and down (as with most cars that I've driven), and not an additional lifting of the ankle.

As a result, my floor mat and pedal cover are taking a beating. The BMW all-weather mat is nearly worn through under the clutch, and I have significant wear on the rubber padding of the pedal (because of all the commotion during a shift) - and I have less than 5,000 miles driven. Maybe it's just me, but I've never had this issue with my other cars.

Now, I don't think a clutch stop is the answer for me. What I'd rather have is a way to adjust so that the clutch didn't start so high. Any ideas?

jibaholic101 · 08-31-2009, 08:57 PM

maybe you are sitting too close or too far away from the clutch?

try the clutch stop mod

new2the3 · 08-31-2009, 09:35 PM

Clutch distance seems fine to me, maybe get your travel checked out if you feel its excessive.

08-31-2009, 08:53 PM	#1
atomic837 Private 26 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2017 M4, 2009 135i, 2016 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Clutch travel I know I'm not alone on this, but this is really starting to bother me. The BMW's clutch pedal has WAY too much travel for my liking. In the seating position that I find comfortable, I literally have to lift my ankle a little to complete a shift.... personally, I would rather it just require pivoting the foot up and down (as with most cars that I've driven), and not an additional lifting of the ankle. As a result, my floor mat and pedal cover are taking a beating. The BMW all-weather mat is nearly worn through under the clutch, and I have significant wear on the rubber padding of the pedal (because of all the commotion during a shift) - and I have less than 5,000 miles driven. Maybe it's just me, but I've never had this issue with my other cars. Now, I don't think a clutch stop is the answer for me. What I'd rather have is a way to adjust so that the clutch didn't start so high. Any ideas?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-31-2009, 08:57 PM	#2
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	maybe you are sitting too close or too far away from the clutch? try the clutch stop mod __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-31-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
new2the3 Colonel 382 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Clutch distance seems fine to me, maybe get your travel checked out if you feel its excessive. __________________ 2020 X3MC 2009 135i: AW/CR Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, M-Sport, Premium, Heated Seats, Ipod, BMW Performance Pedals, BMW Performance SSK, BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills E93 M3 FSB
	Appreciate 0 Quote