For those with 6MT - Do you have a "clutch stop" installed?

audioMeth · 12-19-2017, 09:43 AM

i have been driving stick for 22 years and this is the first manual car that i used a clutch stop in, great addition. i bought the eBay one over BMS, no regrets.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/E9X-BMW-CLU...ZYYz1k&vxp=mtr

frankiebones · 12-19-2017, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by audioMeth

i have been driving stick for 22 years and this is the first manual car that i used a clutch stop in, great addition. i bought the eBay one over BMS, no regrets.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/E9X-BMW-CLU...ZYYz1k&vxp=mtr

i purchased the BMS one already. is there such a vast difference that I should purchase the eBay one instead?

audioMeth · 12-19-2017, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by frankiebones

i purchased the BMS one already. is there such a vast difference that I should purchase the eBay one instead?

from what i have read the eBay one is built better, sticks less, and has a firmer stop feel. i never owned the BMS one, so can't comment on actual differences.

kumori04 · 12-21-2017, 03:29 PM

Alright, I’ll bite. I’ve never heard of a clutch stop before this thread, and now I’m intrigued. $10? Sounds good to me.

mwh2009 · 12-21-2017, 07:17 PM

I bought a clutch stop for my F80. Never used one on any of my previous manuals. (Driven nothing but stick shifts my whole adult life, other than when my wife makes me drive her cars)

But I found that the clutch engagement was way too high with a lot of dead space at the bottom. This disrupted my rhythm while shifting, especially in Sport Or Sport+ mode.

The clutch stop helped a lot in my opinion, but I'll admit that the shift between modes still messes with my throttle/clutch foot rhythm a little bit....

seis-speed · 12-21-2017, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by elias

I've been driving MT's for over 35 years and never needed a clutch stop and my F82 is the best MT I've ever driven so I definitely don't need one now.

I had that attitude. Tried it for $10. Wow, was I mistaken, great mod!!!

Franco3000 · 12-22-2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mrfox

Agree with this. The BMS option is $10 and totally worth it.

I am about to pull the trigger on an M3 and wondered why BMW keeps making clutch engagement so high in their manuals? I currently have a 2002 330i Manual and just drove the new M3 last week and same thing, high clutch engagement, needless to say, I have a clutch stopper on my 330i and it sounds like I will be buying one for my new M3. I know stoppers are not a big deal to install, but I am intrigued by all the dead space when engaging the clutch.

Aaaaaaaaa · 12-22-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Franco3000

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Originally Posted by mrfox

Agree with this. The BMS option is $10 and totally worth it.

I am about to pull the trigger on an M3 and wondered why BMW keeps making clutch engagement so high in their manuals? I currently have a 2002 330i Manual and just drove the new M3 last week and same thing, high clutch engagement, needless to say, I have a clutch stopper on my 330i and it sounds like I will be buying one for my new M3. I know stoppers are not a big deal to install, but I am intrigued by all the dead space when engaging the clutch.

For horrible drivers. Same reason the revs drop so slowly between changing gears. I'm literally bored waiting for the revs to drop during the 1-2 shift.

TonySCV · 12-22-2017, 08:06 PM

I have the UCP installed. It's terrific.

trey100 · 12-24-2017, 11:17 PM

Burger version $10. Not a big deal but I like the shorter clutch travel. I always brought my foot all the way down so for me, it was worth the measly $10.

AlpineWhite_SJ · 12-25-2017, 01:45 AM

For $10 I’d be willing to try it. Not much to lose...

Circuit Hunter · 12-25-2017, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TonySCV

I have the UCP installed. It's terrific.

Does the auto rev-match still work with this peddle?

TonySCV · 12-28-2017, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Circuit Hunter

Does the auto rev-match still work with this peddle?

Yes.

SROC3 · 12-31-2017, 12:36 AM

I have the UCP and it's worth it. Totally changes the feel/stop of the clutch pedal.

frankiebones · 01-16-2018, 09:44 AM

Did it yesterday. Amazing mod. If you have any doubts, its worth a shot. I'm 35 and have been driving stick since I was 17. This is a game changer for a car with so much dead space past clutch engagement.

fiveninerzero · 01-19-2018, 03:52 PM

BMS. There still is dead space on mine though, but it's less than stock. If I really wanted to reduce it more I could just go buy more washers.

BoxKing · 01-19-2018, 06:59 PM

Is this really worth it? Can't say I have issues with my 6MT shifting. Might be a must mod if so to add to my list of goodies to install this spring.

gatorfast · 01-20-2018, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BoxKing

Is this really worth it? Can't say I have issues with my 6MT shifting. Might be a must mod if so to add to my list of goodies to install this spring.

100% worth it

MyFragileHalogen · 01-22-2018, 01:00 PM

I tried the BMS clutch stop, but I didn't really like the feel when I kick the pedal in. Shifting much feels better without it.

SanchoDivine · 01-23-2018, 01:09 PM

When I drive my 6MT it feels like the only dead space is at the top of the clutch not the bottom. Is this mod to stop the amount of travel or is it for the satisfying feeling of pressing the clutch pedal into something?

6SPD GOD · 01-23-2018, 02:21 PM

BMS one is GREAT

gatorfast · 01-23-2018, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SanchoDivine

When I drive my 6MT it feels like the only dead space is at the top of the clutch not the bottom. Is this mod to stop the amount of travel or is it for the satisfying feeling of pressing the clutch pedal into something?

It is to stop the dead space at the bottom, between the floor and the grab point of the clutch. So with the clutch fully depressed, you will only need to lift your foot a short distance until the clutch grabs if you use a clutch stop.

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12-19-2017, 09:43 AM	#23
audioMeth BTC maxi 222 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rehoboth, MA iTrader: (8)	i have been driving stick for 22 years and this is the first manual car that i used a clutch stop in, great addition. i bought the eBay one over BMS, no regrets. https://www.ebay.com/itm/E9X-BMW-CLU...ZYYz1k&vxp=mtr
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12-21-2017, 03:29 PM	#26
kumori04 Private 16 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Alright, I’ll bite. I’ve never heard of a clutch stop before this thread, and now I’m intrigued. $10? Sounds good to me.
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12-21-2017, 07:17 PM	#27
mwh2009 Captain 289 Rep 621 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	I bought a clutch stop for my F80. Never used one on any of my previous manuals. (Driven nothing but stick shifts my whole adult life, other than when my wife makes me drive her cars) But I found that the clutch engagement was way too high with a lot of dead space at the bottom. This disrupted my rhythm while shifting, especially in Sport Or Sport+ mode. The clutch stop helped a lot in my opinion, but I'll admit that the shift between modes still messes with my throttle/clutch foot rhythm a little bit.... __________________ 2021 M2C, HS / 6MT 2019 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 4 Door / 6MT 2022 Mini Countryman All4 JCW No longer with me: 2018 Golf R, 2017 F80 M3, 2016 F30 340i xDrive
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12-22-2017, 08:06 PM	#31
TonySCV Captain 510 Rep 709 Posts Drives: '18 M2; '21 X6 M50i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	I have the UCP installed. It's terrific.
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12-24-2017, 11:17 PM	#32
trey100 Colonel 1125 Rep 2,564 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Competition Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Burger version $10. Not a big deal but I like the shorter clutch travel. I always brought my foot all the way down so for me, it was worth the measly $10.
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12-25-2017, 01:45 AM	#33
AlpineWhite_SJ Banned 1578 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ZCP, 2020 F97 X3MC Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	For $10 I’d be willing to try it. Not much to lose...
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12-31-2017, 12:36 AM	#36
SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	I have the UCP and it's worth it. Totally changes the feel/stop of the clutch pedal. __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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01-16-2018, 09:44 AM	#37
frankiebones Brigadier General 5299 Rep 3,056 Posts Drives: Fire Orange G80 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Did it yesterday. Amazing mod. If you have any doubts, its worth a shot. I'm 35 and have been driving stick since I was 17. This is a game changer for a car with so much dead space past clutch engagement. __________________ Fire Orange 6MT G80 (Miss July, 2021 Cover of Bimmerpost) SMB M3 CS (gone) YMB F80 6MT (gone)
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01-19-2018, 03:52 PM	#38
fiveninerzero Enlisted Member 19 Rep 41 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: texas/germany iTrader: (0)	BMS. There still is dead space on mine though, but it's less than stock. If I really wanted to reduce it more I could just go buy more washers.
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01-19-2018, 06:59 PM	#39
BoxKing I Rock Your Girls Box 293 Rep 662 Posts Drives: M4 F82 ZCP AW Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (1)	Is this really worth it? Can't say I have issues with my 6MT shifting. Might be a must mod if so to add to my list of goodies to install this spring.
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01-22-2018, 01:00 PM	#41
MyFragileHalogen Captain 449 Rep 992 Posts Drives: '16 M4 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: OR iTrader: (0)	I tried the BMS clutch stop, but I didn't really like the feel when I kick the pedal in. Shifting much feels better without it.
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01-23-2018, 01:09 PM	#42
SanchoDivine Captain 554 Rep 908 Posts Drives: 2017 F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (0)	When I drive my 6MT it feels like the only dead space is at the top of the clutch not the bottom. Is this mod to stop the amount of travel or is it for the satisfying feeling of pressing the clutch pedal into something? __________________ '17 Alpine White M3, Club 6MT instagram.com/sancho_divine
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01-23-2018, 02:21 PM	#43
6SPD GOD First Lieutenant 99 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 ZCP 6SP Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	BMS one is GREAT
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