Heavy clutch on M//
Heavy clutch on M//
Are the clutches on the M//s heavyer than a standard z3?
As the clutch on the zmcoupe is very heavy/stiff to push down..
Its had the braided clutch hose fitted and bites in center like my 2.8 but is just stiff to push and makes your leg ache after awhile.. Any ideas? Or is it normal...
As the clutch on the zmcoupe is very heavy/stiff to push down..
Its had the braided clutch hose fitted and bites in center like my 2.8 but is just stiff to push and makes your leg ache after awhile.. Any ideas? Or is it normal...
///M Roadster - Evolve Stage 3
Mine is that I have just bought and the others that I have driven recently were the same so suspect it is an inherent characteristic as a dealer would say.
Aceman
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
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Ahh that's it! I knew there was something wrong when i pressed the clutch and the brakes came on
Seriously though, my M Roadster is a very low milage one and i suppose as close as you could get to new and therefore representative of what a clutch should feel like. It's not heavy whatsoever. Quite pleasant in fact.
Seriously though, my M Roadster is a very low milage one and i suppose as close as you could get to new and therefore representative of what a clutch should feel like. It's not heavy whatsoever. Quite pleasant in fact.
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Hi
Mine is heavy, traffics a nightmare
And the clutch pedal is higher than the brake pedal
The dealer said it was because of the power engine the clutch
needed more thrust?
Also you cant rest your foot to the side of the pedal
When I purchased the car the dealer changed the clutch pedal
making it lower, easier to drive
That was a long time ago
They might have remedied this on the later M's "offyourmarks"
I find when i jump into another car, the clutch takes a
bit of getting used to
Ray
Mine is heavy, traffics a nightmare
And the clutch pedal is higher than the brake pedal
The dealer said it was because of the power engine the clutch
needed more thrust?
Also you cant rest your foot to the side of the pedal
When I purchased the car the dealer changed the clutch pedal
making it lower, easier to drive
That was a long time ago
They might have remedied this on the later M's "offyourmarks"
I find when i jump into another car, the clutch takes a
bit of getting used to
Ray
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- whiteminks
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My M clutch is heavy too and it makes my calf ache when I have to wait in heavy traffic. The clutch on my 2.2 is much lighter in comparison. Both cars are 2002 models and as far as I am aware, have not had the clutches replaced.
big cheesy wrote:'I nearly cacked my trolleys till I quickly tuned in'. Yorkshire Cruise 2008.
They are heavy but shouldn't be stiff.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
I can't remember much difference between my S50 and S54. In fact my S54 had a brand new clutch and Flywheel fitted just after I bought it (both OEM) and there was still not much difference. (the failed unit was slipping but was not heavy to use).
The earls hose made it smoother but not lighter or stiffer.
I would not call it stiff at all but its not light either.
Its obviously been done that way to limit the number of female ///M drivers
The earls hose made it smoother but not lighter or stiffer.
I would not call it stiff at all but its not light either.
Its obviously been done that way to limit the number of female ///M drivers
After driving it more i can explain it better as if theres to much tension/spring.. Alot of force pushing your foot back up.. It really is making my left ancle hurt
Could that be air in the clutch line maybe?
The cars done 108k so no low miler by any means and its the original clutch..
Theres no clutch slip tho and the bite point is half way like my 2.8
Could that be air in the clutch line maybe?
The cars done 108k so no low miler by any means and its the original clutch..
Theres no clutch slip tho and the bite point is half way like my 2.8
///M Roadster - Evolve Stage 3
Na, it was done to keep you hairdressing lads out of 4" heelsJonttt wrote:I can't remember much difference between my S50 and S54. In fact my S54 had a brand new clutch and Flywheel fitted just after I bought it (both OEM) and there was still not much difference. (the failed unit was slipping but was not heavy to use).
The earls hose made it smoother but not lighter or stiffer.
I would not call it stiff at all but its not light either.
Its obviously been done that way to limit the number of female ///M drivers
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M
You are a load of girls, my clutch is quite normal but i am a Welsh so that might make a difference.
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and JodsJewell wrote:Rugby thighs ?hornel Z3M wrote:You are a load of girls, my clutch is quite normal but i am a Welsh so that might make a difference.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
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Re: M
You'll never make into a skinny jeaned indy band with those chunky thighs!garythefish wrote:and JodsJewell wrote:Rugby thighs ?hornel Z3M wrote:You are a load of girls, my clutch is quite normal but i am a Welsh so that might make a difference.