Clutch Stop

[kayger12]

Got the clutch stop done.

Trip to Lowe's, $4.63, and about 1 minute of my time with this DIY.

Elevator bolt is Lowe's part #135526 ($1.15)
1 1/2" Gripper Pads part#54257 ($3.48)

The OEM clutch stop


New clutch stop


Angle for perspective (the OEM sat flush against the carpeting)


I only got to drive it for about 15 minutes coming home (did the mod right in the Target parking lot while the wife was in the store). It definitely makes a difference as far as shortening the travel I normally would induce with the clutch.

I'll let you know how it feels after a few days of driving.

[jjcools]

NOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to Lowes tomorrow on my way home.

[danewilson77]

Thanks for sharing Boss. Well done.

[billschusteriv]

I may have missed it but - is there a thread that discusses the purpose of this mod?

Are there clutch wear issues that will arise from not fully engaging the clutch?

I'm just asking as I replaced the clutch in my e30 recently and this mod may be useful for me to implement over there...

[jjcools]

Not wear but better feel due to the shorter push. Just gives you a tad less travel, so less dead spot.

[Linh]

1+ on getting rid of that dead spot.

Looks OEM and relatively cheap to do.

[jjcools]

Headed to Lowe's now

[kayger12]

Nice.

Curious to see your opinion on it.

[jjcools]

Fail, only 2" so I need to cut it first.

[kayger12]

Fail, only 2" so I need to cut it first.

Ugh, I bought a 2 inch as well to see if I could get more play out, but it was a little too long.

Let me know how much you cut off. If you can get away with taking a 1/4 inch off, I'll cut my 2 inch down and use that instead.