Installed my Ultimate Clutch Pedal

RocketBoots · 05-20-2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

There is a new product coming out for DCT users that regret their life choices. It's infinitely easier to install. Looks great and has the same great feel of the Ultimate Clutch Pedal on 6MT cars.

It's Friday.

....

That's so fake.

The real one is made out of carbon fiber and has the ///M logo. Geez

x.shell · 10-12-2016, 07:27 PM

Okay, I finally got around to installing my Ultimate Clutch Pedal a few days ago.

Thank you to RocketBoots for the information on installing it. It's true that you should bolt in the springs before sliding it on to the master cylinder. The install itself is not very difficult but it's very tight down there and hard to see. I'm surprised RocketBoots got the pics he did.

In terms of feel, it's VERY different and solid. Of the 3 spring settings, I went with the middle. This puts the clutch pedal at about the same level of the brake when it's depressed. The slop of the OEM never really bothered me, but if it bothers you, the Ultimate Clutch Pedal pretty much eliminates it.

Overall, a great product and I recommend it to anyone who's curious.

TurboAL47 · 10-12-2016, 10:32 PM

so curious!!! it's on my to do list....just not sure when. wish you guys were local.

RocketBoots · 10-13-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

Okay, I finally got around to installing my Ultimate Clutch Pedal a few days ago.

That only took, what, 6-8 months?

I shouldn't talk though; it took me a year to install some of my audio upgrade. Literally, a year.

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I'm surprised RocketBoots got the pics he did.

Sometimes, I amaze even myself (which is not that hard). It's all about the lighting. I stuck a little LED light behind there, and took the pic with my phone, which was small enough to fit.

Glad to hear you like it. I thought it was a worthwhile upgrade. I've kept mine in the middle position as well.

RocketBoots · 10-13-2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboAL47

so curious!!! it's on my to do list....just not sure when. wish you guys were local.

Time for a road trip to Cali?

Seriously though, in the land of $10k wheels, $5k exhausts, and $4k Coilovers, what's a few hundred bucks, for something that could improve the engagement and driving experience? And you'd use it probably a million times.

TurboAL47 · 10-13-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

Time for a road trip to Cali?

Seriously though, in the land of $10k wheels, $5k exhausts, and $4k Coilovers, what's a few hundred bucks, for something that could improve the engagement and driving experience? And you'd use it probably a million times.

if i go to cali, i'm hitting you up. good thing i don't have any of those things you mentioned, lol.

there's gotta be someone in nyc with this installed. anyone? i need to know what i'm missing.

SROC3 · 10-14-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

There is a new product coming out for DCT users that regret their life choices. It's infinitely easier to install. Looks great and has the same great feel of the Ultimate Clutch Pedal on 6MT cars.

It's Friday.

....

jstnstr · 10-28-2016, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

Okay, I finally got around to installing my Ultimate Clutch Pedal a few days ago.

Thank you to RocketBoots for the information on installing it. It's true that you should bolt in the springs before sliding it on to the master cylinder. The install itself is not very difficult but it's very tight down there and hard to see. I'm surprised RocketBoots got the pics he did.

In terms of feel, it's VERY different and solid. Of the 3 spring settings, I went with the middle. This puts the clutch pedal at about the same level of the brake when it's depressed. The slop of the OEM never really bothered me, but if it bothers you, the Ultimate Clutch Pedal pretty much eliminates it.

Overall, a great product and I recommend it to anyone who's curious.

Does it help reduce that biphasic feeling of the clutch pedal along its travel? I hate how the helper spring makes it suddenly easier to depress halfway through the pedal's range of motion. I would greatly prefer a progressive increase in resistance as the pedal is pushed to the floor.

x.shell · 10-28-2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jstnstr

Does it help reduce that biphasic feeling of the clutch pedal along its travel? I hate how the helper spring makes it suddenly easier to depress halfway through the pedal's range of motion. I would greatly prefer a progressive increase in resistance as the pedal is pushed to the floor.

Biphasic. I had to look that one up.

It does indeed reduce the biphasic feeling. It takes a bit of getting used to at first.

I did come up with a complaint regarding this pedal though. For some reason, the rev-matching is now inconsistent. Some times, it'll rev when the stick reaches the gate (as it should), other times it'll rev after I put it in the gate, and still other times, it won't rev match at all. It's very inconsistent... kind of like notifications on bimmerpost.

te37 · 10-28-2016, 03:50 PM

It has taken me a year to get the feel for the F80 clutch pedal. Now my E46 M3 took all of a week to get used to the clutch. Don't like the soft mushy clutch on the F80, I guess it is easier on the daily user... which is me lol

JamesGames · 10-28-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

Biphasic. I had to look that one up.

It does indeed reduce the biphasic feeling. It takes a bit of getting used to at first.

I did come up with a complaint regarding this pedal though. For some reason, the rev-matching is now inconsistent. Some times, it'll rev when the stick reaches the gate (as it should), other times it'll rev after I put it in the gate, and still other times, it won't rev match at all. It's very inconsistent... kind of like notifications on bimmerpost.

Wonder if there is a sensor that monitors the distance of clutch pedal being depressed in order for the revmatch to occur..

jstnstr · 10-28-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstnstr

Does it help reduce that biphasic feeling of the clutch pedal along its travel? I hate how the helper spring makes it suddenly easier to depress halfway through the pedal's range of motion. I would greatly prefer a progressive increase in resistance as the pedal is pushed to the floor.

Biphasic. I had to look that one up.

It does indeed reduce the biphasic feeling. It takes a bit of getting used to at first.

I did come up with a complaint regarding this pedal though. For some reason, the rev-matching is now inconsistent. Some times, it'll rev when the stick reaches the gate (as it should), other times it'll rev after I put it in the gate, and still other times, it won't rev match at all. It's very inconsistent... kind of like notifications on bimmerpost.

Haha. Sorry about that. I'm in work mode, I suppose one would not have heard that term unless they had studied EKGs. That's interesting about the rev matching because I definitely would like to maintain that function. It may have something to do with the lower resting position of the clutch?

x.shell · 10-28-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesGames

Wonder if there is a sensor that monitors the distance of clutch pedal being depressed in order for the revmatch to occur..

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Originally Posted by jstnstr

Haha. Sorry about that. I'm in work mode, I suppose one would not have heard that term unless they had studied EKGs. That's interesting about the rev matching because I definitely would like to maintain that function. It may have something to do with the lower resting position of the clutch?

I'm not sure what the issue is, but I'd definitely like to know.

RocketBoots · 10-28-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I'm not sure what the issue is, but I'd definitely like to know.

Hmm... that is interesting. I've honestly never, ever had that issue. The only thing I can think of is if it has anything to do with the clutch stop. Because the UCP rests lower, when you depress the clutch all the way, it basically comes up against the carpet. Also, when I shift, I always push the clutch until it hits the stop.

I do drive in sport + a lot of the time... but I also use sport a lot too.

Celestion · 10-29-2016, 01:55 PM

I wonder if this metal clutch pedal is more likely sever your leg in a high speed frontal collision.

x.shell · 10-29-2016, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Celestion

I wonder if this metal clutch pedal is more likely sever your leg in a high speed frontal collision.

I thought long and hard about that possibility. But then I thought that I should live dangerously like a proper M bro. I also have a greater chance of losing my eyeballs from the dash camera I installed. I'm a proper dare devil.

But I made sure to bubble wrap my pedals and steering wheel in the family car. Just because I'm asking for death doesn't mean I have to put my family in danger.

Sorry the huge eye roll gif was too large to embed.

Draper · 02-08-2017, 10:50 AM

Finally got around to doing this last night, and man is it a cozy place to work.

Big thanks to the OP for the over-center spring tip. I ended up attaching that before the master cylinder, which worked great, but then after driving a bit decided to adjust the spring position. For fun, I tried moving the spring with the cylinder still attached and quickly confirmed there was literally no way to do it without disconnecting the cylinder.

Overall the pedal is awesome. The resting position is so much better, and the amount of travel is just perfect. Highly recommend!

HP Autosport · 02-10-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Savory

My main complaint test driving the F80 was the super light clutch. Does this add more heft to the pedal?

The pedal pressure can be adjusted, soft, medium and firm.

mokio · 07-23-2017, 03:18 PM

Am I the only one that is having issues with removing the plastic push pin per the instructions on step 3?

http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...structions.pdf

Spent an hour trying to get that push pin out using the instructions, attempting it with a flat head. Still no success. Space is very tight for sure but I'm surprised I can't find any additional information on this.

(I'm trying to install it in an N54 135I)

ryank382 · 10-05-2017, 08:20 AM

Seems like ECS tuning has the cheapest price on this. Everywhere else is more money. Anyone know if there are different versions I should be aware of or just go ahead and order?

RocketBoots · 10-05-2017, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ryank382

Seems like ECS tuning has the cheapest price on this. Everywhere else is more money. Anyone know if there are different versions I should be aware of or just go ahead and order?

Only one version. Go ahead and order it; you'll ask yourself why you didn't do it ages ago.

ryank382 · 10-05-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

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Originally Posted by ryank382

Seems like ECS tuning has the cheapest price on this. Everywhere else is more money. Anyone know if there are different versions I should be aware of or just go ahead and order?

Only one version. Go ahead and order it; you'll ask yourself why you didn't do it ages ago.

Awesome thanks for the reply! Ordering today

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