put in a clutch stop! it's great!!!

**1995red318i** · 02-25-2002, 07:13 PM

hey guys...
well who would have thought that something so simple is so much fun!

i just put in a clutch stop( thanks martin

: ), and i love it. the stock clutch travel on the e36 is soooo lengthy...the clutch stop makes the shifts so much quicker...and it gives a more sporty feel too

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next up: m3 shifter...should go nicely with it

just wanted to let you know that if you haven't made a clutch stop and you love to drive....then what are you waiting for?

DO IT!

**Stylin** · 02-25-2002, 07:49 PM

and just last week u were asking what a clutch stop was... My how fast ur growing..

**1995red318i** · 02-25-2002, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by Stylin
and just last week u were asking what a clutch stop was... My how fast ur growing..

i was also asking about shifter too and that's going on soon too!
i love this forum!!!

since i was asking about the cams too...i guess i have to upgrade those too

( well...maybe getting ahead of myself now

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**95black318i** · 02-25-2002, 10:19 PM

What is a clutch stop, how does it work, & how do you install one?

**bimmer95** · 02-25-2002, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by 95black318i
What is a clutch stop, how does it work, & how do you install one?

Hey 1995red318i, I think you'd better pass the knowledge on to you 318i buddy

**1995red318i** · 02-26-2002, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by bimmer95

Hey 1995red318i, I think you'd better pass the knowledge on to you 318i buddy

yeah...i guess that is my duty after all your help

don't want you to post it again for the 45908 time

clutchstop: it can cost anywhere from 30 cents to $30 bucks.
Depends on how "hi tech" you wanna go.

It's basically a device that "stops" your clutch movement.
The clutch on an e36 has a "lengthy" travel. Way past the point where the clutch actually "engages"

Some people hate that, so they install something that stops the clutch pedal from traveling so far. They usually adjust it to the point where the clutch just engages so as to speed up the shifts.

to install basically you just pull the original one out...on the floor behind the clutch with a rubber cap on it...and replace it with a longer bolt which stops the clutch from traveling so far. just make sure you can press the clutch down far enough to engage

i don't remember the bolt size though....just try a search on clutch stops or maybe elevator bolts.

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