Anyone run the BMS Kickdown blocker?

Eat.Sleep.Race · 07-21-2014, 08:33 PM

I ordered mine today, since i could find the Rubber sticks to block the sensor at Lowe's to do the DIY, was curious if anyone else runs one and how well it works

Thanks for any input!

whosdady · 07-21-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Eat.Sleep.Race

I ordered mine today, since i could find the Rubber sticks to block the sensor at Lowe's to do the DIY, was curious if anyone else runs one and how well it works

Thanks for any input!

I have it and like it. It gets the job done.

Blaster400 · 07-21-2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Eat.Sleep.Race

I ordered mine today, since i could find the Rubber sticks to block the sensor at Lowe's to do the DIY, was curious if anyone else runs one and how well it works

Thanks for any input!

I used rubber plumbing washers. I needed 5 of them to completely block kickdown and still have 100% throttle on WOT. Works like a charm! The rubber sticks that BMS recommends worked for awhile but the glue started to degrade over time. Washers work much better for me. Thanks to WEDGE for suggesting this.

Blaster400 · 07-21-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaster400

I used rubber plumbing washers. I needed 5 of them to completely block kickdown and still have 100% throttle on WOT. Works like a charm! The rubber sticks that BMS recommends worked for awhile but the glue started to degrade over time. Washers work much better for me. Thanks to WEDGE for suggesting this.

I just noticed that BMS now has a kickdown blocker product on their website. This product is new and looks pretty good. It is a more elegant solution than my washers.

Seymour Boost · 07-21-2014, 09:26 PM

I bought one and it doesn't fit. Ended up making one from the waxman gripper bars and it works beautifully.

A must have mod if you are AT.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 07-21-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaster400

I just noticed that BMS now has a kickdown blocker product on their website. This product is new and looks pretty good. It is a more elegant solution than my washers.

LOL yea it looks so nice, hope it fits/works!!! I have Style 2 pedal.

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Originally Posted by Seymour Boost

I bought one and it doesn't fit. Ended up making one from the waxman gripper bars and it works beautifully.

A must have mod if you are AT.

Yea i know went to the track with crappy results due to 2nd to 1st kick down off the line!

hope this BMS fits on my car..

Johnny Boost · 07-21-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Seymour Boost

I bought one and it doesn't fit. Ended up making one from the waxman gripper bars and it works beautifully.

A must have mod if you are AT.

Where did you pick those up?

awawd335 · 07-21-2014, 09:59 PM

I have it and it seems to work well.

Seymour Boost · 07-21-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

Where did you pick those up?

Lowes had them in stock locally.

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...9-255-4739495N

I cut two in half and put all four pieces together. Works flawlessly.

ferocity02 · 07-21-2014, 10:06 PM

Why block the kickdown?

335NJ · 07-21-2014, 10:42 PM

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Why block the kickdown?

Holds the gear longer for a smoother power band, and lets the engine run peak boost throughout the gear. It's also an essential thing to have if you dyno your car.

michael1972 · 07-21-2014, 11:31 PM

I made the one with the pads and installed and plugged in usb from jb4 to make sure I was at 100 at wot. Dosen't seem to kickdown when I drive but a place I had it dynoed said it was still kicking down. Wtf?

Digitalism · 07-22-2014, 12:11 AM

Maybe they were applying too much force on the pedal and activating the kickdown?

OB · 07-22-2014, 08:37 AM

It works. If it doesn't fit then you dont have the pedal type it was made for...

Eat.Sleep.Race · 07-22-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OB

It works. If it doesn't fit then you dont have the pedal type it was made for...

cool, i inspected my pedal and for sure have Type B and thats the one i ordered, so should be good to go!

Glad to see others have good results with it, as i want to dyno and run at the track again next week!

Seymour Boost · 07-22-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OB

It works. If it doesn't fit then you dont have the pedal type it was made for...

I have the type A pedal.

What does the type C look like?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 07-22-2014, 02:42 PM

These are the 3 pedal types.

Mike

Seymour Boost · 07-22-2014, 04:15 PM

Yes, it's definitely a type A and what they sent me does not fit. I've tried getting it on several times now.

Not my first unpleasant experience with BMS actually.

awawd335 · 07-22-2014, 07:14 PM

Make sure you attach it up high, just under the pedal. It doesn't fit if you try to attach it lower.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 07-22-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Seymour Boost

Yes, it's definitely a type A and what they sent me does not fit. I've tried getting it on several times now.

Not my first unpleasant experience with BMS actually.

Seems like a weird piece for the type A's idtry and do the gripper bars if you can find them those are guaranteed to work

LMB335IS · 07-22-2014, 08:31 PM

Gripper bars work perfect. I used a little super glue to make sure they stay in place. Only problem is with my 335is and the DCT you need to be able to engage the kickdown to enable launch control which isn't really a problem unless you're going to the strip. I'll probable switch over to the BMS solution to have the best of both worlds.

Cloud9blue · 07-22-2014, 08:56 PM

I don't know if other pedals are different, but on my type A pedal you can definitely feel the kick down button. As long as you are not slamming on the throttle, don't see how you can activate it accidentally.

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Seymour Boost Private 3 Rep 80 Posts Drives: '09 335i xDrive Join Date: May 2014 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	Yes, it's definitely a type A and what they sent me does not fit. I've tried getting it on several times now. Not my first unpleasant experience with BMS actually.
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awawd335 Private 3 Rep 51 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	Make sure you attach it up high, just under the pedal. It doesn't fit if you try to attach it lower.
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