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      01-20-2014, 06:42 PM   #45
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Really!! Did you buy the right one and insert it in the right hole?
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      03-24-2014, 09:33 AM   #46
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Love it!!! 2014 F32 Clutch Stop

Just installed in my new 2014 F32... Works great. Very simple to install. Only tool needed is a flashlight

Thanks for the pointer.


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I got the original one from ebay and love it!


http://www.ebay.com/itm/E9X-BMW-CLUT...ht_2787wt_1194
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      03-26-2014, 10:52 PM   #47
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Ordered! I've never even driven a manual F30 or F32, but I figured why the hell not. Might as well have it the day of delivery.
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      08-30-2014, 01:33 AM   #48
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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
So which one is better? Bms or EBay?
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      08-30-2014, 03:43 AM   #49
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Seeing as how this thread has been resurrected, can I just advise anyone from the UK who is thinking about doing this to not bother. UK cars have a different clutch throw to US cars and this mod does nothing except make the car refuse to start.
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Just ordered this for my car, looking forward to trying it when my car arrives.
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      04-21-2015, 06:03 AM   #51
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Seeing as how this thread has been resurrected, can I just advise anyone from the UK who is thinking about doing this to not bother. UK cars have a different clutch throw to US cars and this mod does nothing except make the car refuse to start.
You can disable this with coding. If you miss this safety feature, you can code to start the car when holding the break pedal down.
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      05-24-2015, 08:13 AM   #52
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Just did this mod this morning. I could not see what i was doing so i had to do it by feel, no real issues tho. I took one of the shims out(came with 3)

noticeable difference for sure. i do think my call is rolling forward a little when i press the clutch all the way in in first gear tho. gonna have to check that out.
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      05-28-2015, 11:55 PM   #53
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Just installed it now... My wife's car is parked on the drive way so I am going to wait till tomorrow to try it out... =)
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      05-30-2015, 03:07 AM   #54
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So after installing this...yes shifting is easier you get the the final position of the clutch faster.

I am such a newb at MT; I might as well ask.

Do manufacturers make the clutch so deep to increase the room for error ( for drivers that don't clutch all the way in? ). When you have the clutch stop installed; you must clutch all the way in or else you'd be forcing the shifter into gear no...i.e grinding gears?
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      06-10-2015, 01:27 AM   #55
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I must be missing something, cannot seem to find the OEM clutch throw. Is it located BEHIND the clutch pedal? I've reached behind and even looked with a flashlight but cannot find where it's located.
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Don't think it's behind the pedal.... It's on the "wall"

If your clutch stop is missing there should be a vacant hole for you to put the clutch stop.
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      06-11-2015, 08:16 PM   #57
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I must be missing something, cannot seem to find the OEM clutch throw. Is it located BEHIND the clutch pedal? I've reached behind and even looked with a flashlight but cannot find where it's located.
if you look place your hand against the back of the clutch pedal and fully depress it to the wall, the point of the back of the clutch pedal that touches the wall should have a round projection, just pull it out from the wall.
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Ordered the clutch stop a few days ago from bms. Received it today and installed it within 2 minutes, easy and only need one hand for the job. Much easier and quicker shifting. Definitely recommend this item to any 6mt
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      03-05-2016, 11:22 PM   #59
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Just ordered off eBay can't wait to get it in! Had no idea this was a thing until I saw this thread!
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      06-02-2016, 12:39 PM   #60
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Just installed mine. I ended up taking one of the spacers out. The clutch stop was way too close to the engagement point for me. I guess years of driving cars with extra travel have made me expect that a little bit.
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      05-26-2017, 08:27 PM   #61
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Just did an 18lci zcp worked like a champ
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      07-02-2017, 02:00 PM   #62
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Just stumbled on this thread, thanks to the OP for sharing.
Just placed an order for one! Will report back when installed
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Gonna try this on my 2018 lci 440!
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Just stumbled on this thread, thanks to the OP for sharing.
Just placed an order for one! Will report back when installed
And the results? Im wondering for my 2018 340i (on the way!)
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Gonna try this on my 2018 lci 440!
Any info for us?
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      01-02-2018, 02:11 PM   #66
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Any info for us?

It will work with ur vehicle . Recommend it for the $10
Worst Case u lose out on 10$
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