Clutch Pedal Help!

deezofchuck · 07-27-2012, 10:38 AM

When I drive my friends 335i the clutch pedal feels a lot stiffer and engages closer to the clutch stop whereas my 335xi pedal feels mushy throughout and engages the clutch much higher. I can shift without grinding gears pressing about half way even with a thicker clutch stop.

Is this a pressure plate issue or an easy adjustable clutch pedal issue or another I vs XI nuance?

We both have removed CDVs and clutch stops, but he removed all the clutch pedal springs - that shouldn't make THAT much of a difference, right? Especially for the engagement range.

I have no slipping of the clutch either.

Any insight please!

Timmayy · 07-27-2012, 11:00 AM

Was it really necessary to re-post this here?

deezofchuck · 07-27-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Timmayy

Was it really necessary to re-post this here?

Yes b/c I want input from all people not just XI guys.

dAng! E90 · 07-27-2012, 11:39 AM

The clutch spring makes a HUGE difference!!!

deezofchuck · 07-27-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dAng! E90

The clutch spring makes a HUGE difference!!!

can you clarify please? Are you talking about the clutch springs in the pedal?

dAng! E90 · 07-27-2012, 01:02 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195777

Go there, it will explain everything you need to know.

Dmacc · 07-27-2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmayy

Was it really necessary to re-post this here?

Thanks for being so helpful

deezofchuck · 07-27-2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAng! E90

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195777

Go there, it will explain everything you need to know.

thanks but I've seen this - the spring removal shouldn't be the cause of the big difference in feel of my clutch and my friends could it? Especially the engagement point...another member just said its my clutch plate wearing down.

deezofchuck · 07-27-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmacc

Thanks for being so helpful

lol +1 he responded to this issue i posted in the XI thread in case it was XI related, but wanted everyone's input here - don't know what the big deal is

Timmayy · 07-28-2012, 11:15 AM

The "big deal" is I told you what your issue is. Just as I would have told any customer that came into the shop with the same complaint.

But you can sit here and wait for the rest of the internet yahoos to give you advice like "it's your pedal spring". I don't really care.

deezofchuck · 07-30-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Timmayy

The "big deal" is I told you what your issue is. Just as I would have told any customer that came into the shop with the same complaint.

But you can sit here and wait for the rest of the internet yahoos to give you advice like "it's your pedal spring". I don't really care.

lol who are you? I have no idea who you are so yeah I'm going to get opinions of more established people on this forum and get multiple responses. What shop do you work at? I will gladly tell my friends back in the 206 to never come see you even if you know your stuff just b/c you seem like a douchebag.

yeah, clearly the guy who said "it's your pedal spring read this thread" doesn't read my post in its entirety, but you are no better by thread jacking my thread with useless banter. Do you have an issue with people doubting your knowledge?

deezofchuck · 07-30-2012, 12:25 AM

bump - for real input

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deezofchuck Lieutenant 19 Rep 511 Posts Drives: OVER SLOW LEFT LANE DRIVERS! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (3)	Clutch Pedal Help! When I drive my friends 335i the clutch pedal feels a lot stiffer and engages closer to the clutch stop whereas my 335xi pedal feels mushy throughout and engages the clutch much higher. I can shift without grinding gears pressing about half way even with a thicker clutch stop. Is this a pressure plate issue or an easy adjustable clutch pedal issue or another I vs XI nuance? We both have removed CDVs and clutch stops, but he removed all the clutch pedal springs - that shouldn't make THAT much of a difference, right? Especially for the engagement range. I have no slipping of the clutch either. Any insight please! __________________ 2008 E92 335xi \| Cobb AP Stage2+ \| AR DP \| ETS FMIC \| ALUFELGEN SF-71 DC Blk \| HANKOOK V12 \| UUC SSK \| H&R Coilovers \| AE Exhaust \| Are YOU Ready to Buy/Sell/Rent Property In The DMV? LET ME HELP YOU!
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dAng! E90 The bigger they are... 18 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Jet Black '07 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pelham, AL iTrader: (0)	The clutch spring makes a HUGE difference!!! __________________ Tom Williams BMW Service Advisor '07 335i Sport 219M Wheels, MMW CF Lip, Shadowline Taillights, Vishnu Procede, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, Aasco LW Flywheel, South Bend Clutch, Turner 90mm Studs, Stoptech pads rotors and lines, BMS LED Tag Lights, BMS Clutch Stop, BMS Clutch Non-Delay Valve, ACS Style Rear Glass Spoiler
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dAng! E90 The bigger they are... 18 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Jet Black '07 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pelham, AL iTrader: (0)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195777 Go there, it will explain everything you need to know. __________________ Tom Williams BMW Service Advisor '07 335i Sport 219M Wheels, MMW CF Lip, Shadowline Taillights, Vishnu Procede, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, Aasco LW Flywheel, South Bend Clutch, Turner 90mm Studs, Stoptech pads rotors and lines, BMS LED Tag Lights, BMS Clutch Stop, BMS Clutch Non-Delay Valve, ACS Style Rear Glass Spoiler
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Timmayy Private 0 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Blk/Blk xDrive 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	The "big deal" is I told you what your issue is. Just as I would have told any customer that came into the shop with the same complaint. But you can sit here and wait for the rest of the internet yahoos to give you advice like "it's your pedal spring". I don't really care.
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deezofchuck Lieutenant 19 Rep 511 Posts Drives: OVER SLOW LEFT LANE DRIVERS! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (3)	bump - for real input __________________ 2008 E92 335xi \| Cobb AP Stage2+ \| AR DP \| ETS FMIC \| ALUFELGEN SF-71 DC Blk \| HANKOOK V12 \| UUC SSK \| H&R Coilovers \| AE Exhaust \| Are YOU Ready to Buy/Sell/Rent Property In The DMV? LET ME HELP YOU!
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