clutch pedal movement

1MOREMOD · 12-06-2011, 08:04 PM

can someone with a 6mt comment on the side to side motion of the clutch pedal assembly. if i get down there with my hand and move it i can move it from side to side about 1 inch. is this normal or from use and abuse at the track.

L4ces · 12-06-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

can someone with a 6mt comment on the side to side motion of the clutch pedal assembly. if i get down there with my hand and move it i can move it from side to side about 1 inch. is this normal or from use and abuse at the track.

Chriszeh, I can move mine about a 3/4 of an inch. It does not move easily and I don't notice it while driving.

1MOREMOD · 12-06-2011, 08:38 PM

are you saying it requires some force to move it. mine wiggles rather easily. i thought at first my pedal set was loose but it is actually the pedal motion.

cookdesk · 12-06-2011, 08:42 PM

Mine moves a bit but only after the spring removal DIY - much prefer it this way however...

LateBraking · 12-06-2011, 08:42 PM

Did you take the clutch assist spring out? I hear it's typical of that mod. Don't know if it's detrimental or not, but so far I haven't noticed anything out of the norm after many track days. That wriggle has been there since the day I pulled the spring out.

1MOREMOD · 12-06-2011, 08:46 PM

yes i did do the spring removal DIY. will ask next time in for diff fluid and spark plugs if they can have a look. was just curious if that was a normal thing. thanks.

L4ces · 12-06-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

are you saying it requires some force to move it. mine wiggles rather easily. i thought at first my pedal set was loose but it is actually the pedal motion.

Yes it requires some force. It wouldn't move if wiggled it with my fingers.

L4ces · 12-06-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

are you saying it requires some force to move it. mine wiggles rather easily. i thought at first my pedal set was loose but it is actually the pedal motion.

Yes it requires alot of force.
See video I made just for you lol.
I just posted so it may take a minute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viUMrdVXjn4

eVitO · 12-06-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

yes i did do the spring removal DIY. will ask next time in for diff fluid and spark plugs if they can have a look. was just curious if that was a normal thing. thanks.

Very normal, don't even worry about it.

piloto · 12-07-2011, 01:48 AM

Since you have the spring removal completed, see if the two telescoping shafts are still installed. At first I took these out, but the pedal was too loose and sloppy, so I put them back in less the second spring, and lateral play is very minimal now.

1MOREMOD · 12-07-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by piloto

Since you have the spring removal completed, see if the two telescoping shafts are still installed. At first I took these out, but the pedal was too loose and sloppy, so I put them back in less the second spring, and lateral play is very minimal now.

Those run inside the coils of the spring correct. I did remove those as well.

piloto · 12-07-2011, 12:33 PM

Exactly. Just put those back in less the spring and it'll be much better.

1MOREMOD · 12-07-2011, 04:23 PM

Will do possibly. Hate trying to climb around under the dash area as there isn't any comfortable way to get at it.

1MOREMOD · 12-17-2011, 02:04 PM

i ended up having one nut on the back of the BMWpedal from EAS that was slightly loose which made a light sound when releasing the pedal which caused me to think something was wrong. just retightened and all good.

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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	are you saying it requires some force to move it. mine wiggles rather easily. i thought at first my pedal set was loose but it is actually the pedal motion. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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cookdesk Private 2 Rep 59 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Mine moves a bit but only after the spring removal DIY - much prefer it this way however... __________________ AW E92, Innotech Evo, Evolve Tune, CAI, Pulley, ZCP Wheels, CF Cosmetics.... Done for now.
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LateBraking Brigadier General 326 Rep 3,882 Posts Drives: Relatively Quick. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.S.A. iTrader: (27)	Did you take the clutch assist spring out? I hear it's typical of that mod. Don't know if it's detrimental or not, but so far I haven't noticed anything out of the norm after many track days. That wriggle has been there since the day I pulled the spring out.
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	yes i did do the spring removal DIY. will ask next time in for diff fluid and spark plugs if they can have a look. was just curious if that was a normal thing. thanks. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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piloto Captain 29 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 - AW/FR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Since you have the spring removal completed, see if the two telescoping shafts are still installed. At first I took these out, but the pedal was too loose and sloppy, so I put them back in less the second spring, and lateral play is very minimal now.
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piloto Captain 29 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 - AW/FR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Exactly. Just put those back in less the spring and it'll be much better.
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Will do possibly. Hate trying to climb around under the dash area as there isn't any comfortable way to get at it. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i ended up having one nut on the back of the BMWpedal from EAS that was slightly loose which made a light sound when releasing the pedal which caused me to think something was wrong. just retightened and all good. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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