Pedal positions

Tambohamilton · 09-30-2020, 05:49 AM

Anyone else find the position of their pedals annoying?

All pedals are offset too far to the right; the dead pedal is where I want the clutch pedal to be, etc.

Also, and maybe this is just my car, the clutch pedal sits higher than the brake pedal. There is maybe 20mm of free stroke before the slave engages with the release bearing (can feel slight vibration when it does). Anyone else got that? Do I need a new master cylinder, since its position and the position of the pivots etc are not adjustable?

The net result is that my feet feel too far to the right, and I sit too close to the clutch pedal when not pressing it, or too far from all pedals if I make myself comfortable when not pressing the clutch. It doesn't ruin the car for me, but it sure is annoying that there's nothing I can adjust to make it better.

If replacement OE parts won't help anything, does anyone have any experience with aftermarket pedals or pedal box to help the situation?

Thanks...

Phil325i · 09-30-2020, 01:19 PM

I think it's something you just have to learn to live with. Made worse by the conversion to right hand drive for the UK market. I've not had your clutch issues, though I did recently replace the pivot bearing as the pedal had a lot of side-to-side movement.

therealdb1 · 09-30-2020, 04:23 PM

What's a clutch pedal?

Tambohamilton · 09-30-2020, 04:37 PM

Hmm, maybe I should convert to auto...one less thing to worry about!

09-30-2020, 05:49 AM	#1
Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3176 Rep 4,051 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	Pedal positions Anyone else find the position of their pedals annoying? All pedals are offset too far to the right; the dead pedal is where I want the clutch pedal to be, etc. Also, and maybe this is just my car, the clutch pedal sits higher than the brake pedal. There is maybe 20mm of free stroke before the slave engages with the release bearing (can feel slight vibration when it does). Anyone else got that? Do I need a new master cylinder, since its position and the position of the pivots etc are not adjustable? The net result is that my feet feel too far to the right, and I sit too close to the clutch pedal when not pressing it, or too far from all pedals if I make myself comfortable when not pressing the clutch. It doesn't ruin the car for me, but it sure is annoying that there's nothing I can adjust to make it better. If replacement OE parts won't help anything, does anyone have any experience with aftermarket pedals or pedal box to help the situation? Thanks...
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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,216 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	I think it's something you just have to learn to live with. Made worse by the conversion to right hand drive for the UK market. I've not had your clutch issues, though I did recently replace the pivot bearing as the pedal had a lot of side-to-side movement. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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therealdb1 Lieutenant 106 Rep 575 Posts Drives: Graphite E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Norfolk UK iTrader: (0)	What's a clutch pedal?
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Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3176 Rep 4,051 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	Hmm, maybe I should convert to auto...one less thing to worry about!
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