Clutch stop review

[N55_BBM]

Originally Posted by I M LEGEND

+1


looks like he also sells a conservative stopper but I have the original. My personal opinion is that it's "just right" any shorter and it may not be as effective.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6755

where did you see he also sells a conservative one?

[I M LEGEND]

Scroll down under "Features" I think it's new because I don't recall seeing that before either.

[I M LEGEND]

Interesting, now there's an adjustable one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E9X-E...mZ230545324891

[bryce]

Originally Posted by I M LEGEND

Interesting, now there's an adjustable one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E9X-E...mZ230545324891

that looks kinda cool, remove washer(s) to get the position you want. i'm still quite happy with the standard clutch stop, but that's a great option

[N55_BBM]

Originally Posted by I M LEGEND

Interesting, now there's an adjustable one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E9X-E...mZ230545324891

yes, just bought that one yesterday actually. will be the first customer to have it

i'll post reviews once i receive and install it.

[N55_BBM]

Got my adjustable clutch stop in the mail last night, installed it just now.

Installation took a grand total of about 30 seconds. Installed it at full height (Level 4), which is equivalent to the aggressive clutch stop.

and my review: HOLY MARY MOTHER OF GOD MY CAR IS 500% MORE AWESOME TO DRIVE. took my no time at all to adjust to the new height. makes so much more sense, it's much more comfortable. makes me wonder why BMW didn't make it like that to begin with...

reason I bought the adjustable stop was in case I had problems starting the car. don't ever want to have that to make it inconspicuous for the dealership and avoid potential arguments like one of the posters in here had. I started and stopped my engine about 10 times right now, and it just failed once. But I dunno if it was because I pressing the clutch like a girl or what. Will use this for a week at least and if I run into constant start problems I'll go down to Level 3, which is 1/16" if I'm not mistaken.

very satisfied

[1trip5]

ordered the adjustable stop today. not the most innovative design (stacked washers) but if it works im happy. might replace steel washers with plastic or hard rubber washers. will report back with my results.

[Itanius]

My (non-adjustable) clutch stop broke off today while driving home from work. The plastic stem snapped off in the firewall hole and the rubber bumper fell to the floor. Luckily, once I got home I was able to push the plastic stem out through the backside of the hole and it fell out. I'm currently rebuilding the clutch stop with some high tech adhesive (aka superglue), and am ordering a new one - maybe I'll get the adjustable this time.

[I M LEGEND]

Originally Posted by 1trip5

ordered the adjustable stop today. not the most innovative design (stacked washers) but if it works im happy. might replace steel washers with plastic or hard rubber washers. will report back with my results.

Update?

[marvinp]

My clutch stop broke today. I couldn't even find the pieces. I've had it installed only 2 months now. I loved it though. I'm thinking of buying another one. First I have to see if the seller offers any kind of warranty. 2 months is a pretty short period for something to last.

[JN2009]

Originally Posted by marvinp

My clutch stop broke today. I couldn't even find the pieces. I've had it installed only 2 months now. I loved it though. I'm thinking of buying another one. First I have to see if the seller offers any kind of warranty. 2 months is a pretty short period for something to last.

I still don't understand why people put a crappy 14$ parts on his bmw ? Yes it work but for how long ? How have it for 1 years and more ?

[bryce]

Originally Posted by JN2009

I still don't understand why people put a crappy 14$ parts on his bmw ? Yes it work but for how long ? How have it for 1 years and more ?

lol

[3onDubs]

gonna pick up the adjustable one.......should i be buying two, just in case one breaks?

[marvinp]

Does anyone know where I could order the OEM clutch stop or what the part number is? Mine broke today while taking it out to put the replacement custom clutch stop. I'd like to have an OEM as a backup.

[I M LEGEND]

Originally Posted by marvinp

Does anyone know where I could order the OEM clutch stop or what the part number is? Mine broke today while taking it out to put the replacement custom clutch stop. I'd like to have an OEM as a backup.

Try the dealer, should be a few bucks at most. Part# 35311103849

[Ticker Dr.]

I installed ebay seller Pickyeater's standard clutch stop today.
It takes 30 seconds to reach up and pull the original stop out and put the new one in - I did it entirely by "feel".

No problems starting the vehicle.

The new clutch stop is a wonder, it makes driving this car much easier and much more enjoyable.

[theboogieman1]

So how is everyones clutch stop holding up? Are there other brands out there for our cars? It seems like the Ebay one could snap due to the plastic end that goes in the hole. I've seen a few others that have a threaded bolt that seem like it would hold up longer. Any thoughts?

BTW, I made a homemade one tonight just to see how it would feel and was surprised at how much better it feels. It makes me wonder why it doesn't come more like this? My Audi had the same issue and I'm now wondering why I never looked into this.

[roo97ss]

guess bmw cheaped out on this a bit. the older cars had a threaded 3/8 bolt. just buy an elevator bolt from lowes for 2$ and put a little pad on it, like the felt pad you'd have on a chair on a tile or wood floor and you've got a solid stop. adjust it up and down and back a nut up against the inside of the car and it won't move.

the easiest mod for the drivetrain, and nearly as effective as CDV delete which is the best mod for a manual car.

crazy you're paying 14$ for a piece of plastic with 2 washers on it, but it's a BMW right?

[theboogieman1]

Originally Posted by roo97ss

guess bmw cheaped out on this a bit. the older cars had a threaded 3/8 bolt. just buy an elevator bolt from lowes for 2$ and put a little pad on it, like the felt pad you'd have on a chair on a tile or wood floor and you've got a solid stop. adjust it up and down and back a nut up against the inside of the car and it won't move.

the easiest mod for the drivetrain, and nearly as effective as CDV delete which is the best mod for a manual car.

crazy you're paying 14$ for a piece of plastic with 2 washers on it, but it's a BMW right?

Good call, I'm going to try that. I basically just have a couple furniture felt pads stuck together right now as a tester. Works great so far, just don't expect it to stay stuck for too long. Would like to get something more permanent put in. Do you know what size bolt would fit good in the hole, will the 3/8 still work?

[Itanius]

Originally Posted by theboogieman1

So how is everyones clutch stop holding up? Are there other brands out there for our cars? It seems like the Ebay one could snap due to the plastic end that goes in the hole. I've seen a few others that have a threaded bolt that seem like it would hold up longer. Any thoughts?

Just a heads up; I had the original plastic clutch stop from eBay, and it did in fact snap in half at the plastic shaft. I purchased an additional one from the same seller, who recognized me as a repeat customer. He sent me an email asking why I was buying another one, and I explained what had happened. He promptly refunded my money and sent me a new one at no cost. To top it off, the clutch stop he sent me is an evolved version that includes a metal shaft and washer, making it much more durable.

[theboogieman1]

Originally Posted by Itanius

Just a heads up; I had the original plastic clutch stop from eBay, and it did in fact snap in half at the plastic shaft. I purchased an additional one from the same seller, who recognized me as a repeat customer. He sent me an email asking why I was buying another one, and I explained what had happened. He promptly refunded my money and sent me a new one at no cost. To top it off, the clutch stop he sent me is an evolved version that includes a metal shaft and washer, making it much more durable.

That sounds much better, I wonder if all the new ones from here on out will be metal. Did you have the adjustable one?

[Itanius]

Originally Posted by theboogieman1

That sounds much better, I wonder if all the new ones from here on out will be metal. Did you have the adjustable one?

No, just the basic clutch stop.

Edit: I bought it from eBay user pickyeater334