Clutch stop and angel eyes

jimmi1977 · 07-12-2011, 10:17 PM

Just did my clutch stop. Here's how:

Just removed OEM one, and put 4 round pieces of felt floor protectors of similar size on top of it. Then put it back. The best mod ever. Really changes the feel of the clutch.

Now, one of my angel eyes is out. Does anyone have any ideas if this will fit:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/BMW-Z4-E85-E86-CC...item20ba7788d7

It mentions it needs ballasts, the OEM ones are LED and don't need ballasts, right? But these are supposedly brighter... And where to put these ballasts?

HaiDef · 07-12-2011, 10:21 PM

I always thought they were normal bulbs that are reflected holograms and not led. they didnt start doing led until 2011?

jimmi1977 · 07-12-2011, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hdoan86

I always thought they were normal bulbs that are reflected holograms and not led. they didnt start doing led until 2011?

Right... Then, I just need to buy a standard halogen light? Much better

Anyone has TIS available? What is the actual lamp I need for 2006 Z4 with bixenon assembly?

HaiDef · 07-13-2011, 08:00 AM

I dont think its that simple. There is a DIY somewhere ron stygar posted up.

Tbahr · 07-17-2011, 09:05 PM

How much easier is it to clutch with the clutch stop. I had an M3 and the clutch was so long and heavy it flamed up an old knee injury. I'd liked to purchase a Z4 MC but the clutch is holding me back. Any other ideas on how to make clutching easier on the old knee?

jimmi1977 · 07-17-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbahr

How much easier is it to clutch with the clutch stop. I had an M3 and the clutch was so long and heavy it flamed up an old knee injury. I'd liked to purchase a Z4 MC but the clutch is holding me back. Any other ideas on how to make clutching easier on the old knee?

It's certainly shorter now (it picks up immediately after I start releasing it, maybe even too aggressive), as for it being heavy, not so much, my previous mazdaspeed6 was much heavier and tricky to use. Wouldn't call it featherlite either, but I spend 2 hours in traffic every day without much problems. Besides, so much low end torque, if you're stuck in a very slow traffic, just don't downshift to 1st, car will handle it.

inTgr8r · 07-18-2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbahr

How much easier is it to clutch with the clutch stop. I had an M3 and the clutch was so long and heavy it flamed up an old knee injury. I'd liked to purchase a Z4 MC but the clutch is holding me back. Any other ideas on how to make clutching easier on the old knee?

With my knee, I have had similar clutch issues with other cars, especially in stop & go situations.
The M Coupe is no problem for me at all.
Removing the CDV (clutch delay valve) makes the pedal a little lighter.

Ron Stygar · 07-18-2011, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

With my knee, I have had similar clutch issues with other cars, especially in stop & go situations.
The M Coupe is no problem for me at all.
Removing the CDV (clutch delay valve) makes the pedal a little lighter.

Air in the system does the same.

07-12-2011, 10:17 PM	#1
jimmi1977 Private 7 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (1)	Clutch stop and angel eyes Just did my clutch stop. Here's how: Just removed OEM one, and put 4 round pieces of felt floor protectors of similar size on top of it. Then put it back. The best mod ever. Really changes the feel of the clutch. Now, one of my angel eyes is out. Does anyone have any ideas if this will fit: http://cgi.ebay.ca/BMW-Z4-E85-E86-CC...item20ba7788d7 It mentions it needs ballasts, the OEM ones are LED and don't need ballasts, right? But these are supposedly brighter... And where to put these ballasts?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-12-2011, 10:21 PM	#2
HaiDef Lieutenant 24 Rep 416 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	I always thought they were normal bulbs that are reflected holograms and not led. they didnt start doing led until 2011?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-13-2011, 08:00 AM	#4
HaiDef Lieutenant 24 Rep 416 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	I dont think its that simple. There is a DIY somewhere ron stygar posted up.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-17-2011, 09:05 PM	#5
Tbahr New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: X5 335d Black Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Granite Bay, Ca iTrader: (0)	How much easier is it to clutch with the clutch stop. I had an M3 and the clutch was so long and heavy it flamed up an old knee injury. I'd liked to purchase a Z4 MC but the clutch is holding me back. Any other ideas on how to make clutching easier on the old knee? __________________ TBahr Current '11 X5 335D Previous BMW's '03' X5 3.0,'06 M3), '08 335i Dream Car Z4 Coupe 3.0si (or M)
	Appreciate 0 Quote