Is 35i Clutch Any Heavier then 28i?

SeaBmwGuy · 06-02-2016, 04:58 PM

I'm thinking about getting a 6MT 35i which is a rare beast to find on a lot.

I've driven a 6MT 28i and was honestly disappointed with the clutch feel/release compared to both E9X M3 and even my old Z3 5MT (which does have a short shift).

The E89 clutch on the 28i is so light and the release is at the very top. It was really hard to get a smooth drive in it and it just felt like they just slammed in a setup from another model and didn't adjust it at all. It made the 8AT look brilllant which is shocking, but I'm never going to buy an AT - j

Does 35i clutch have any more resistance then a 28i? Is the E89 clutch throw adjustable? Does anyone have a sport clutch and pressure plate that is beefier that they like?

jparnes1 · 06-02-2016, 09:16 PM

The release point on my 35i is about 2/3 of the way down. It is not a heavy clutch, no BMW has a heavy clutch. If you want heavy, you gotta go to Porsche.

cdmulders · 07-02-2016, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

The release point on my 35i is about 2/3 of the way down. It is not a heavy clutch, no BMW has a heavy clutch.

+1 - same experience here.

army_men · 07-02-2016, 04:25 AM

same from my 35i.

2/3 the way down. long travel. not a heavy clutch

paris1 · 07-02-2016, 12:48 PM

I would bet dollars to donuts that 28i clutch was improperly adjusted and the engagement point could be lowered.

06-02-2016, 04:58 PM	#1
SeaBmwGuy New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2016 Location: SEA iTrader: (0)	Is 35i Clutch Any Heavier then 28i? I'm thinking about getting a 6MT 35i which is a rare beast to find on a lot. I've driven a 6MT 28i and was honestly disappointed with the clutch feel/release compared to both E9X M3 and even my old Z3 5MT (which does have a short shift). The E89 clutch on the 28i is so light and the release is at the very top. It was really hard to get a smooth drive in it and it just felt like they just slammed in a setup from another model and didn't adjust it at all. It made the 8AT look brilllant which is shocking, but I'm never going to buy an AT - j Does 35i clutch have any more resistance then a 28i? Is the E89 clutch throw adjustable? Does anyone have a sport clutch and pressure plate that is beefier that they like?
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06-02-2016, 09:16 PM	#2
jparnes1 Colonel 241 Rep 2,389 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	The release point on my 35i is about 2/3 of the way down. It is not a heavy clutch, no BMW has a heavy clutch. If you want heavy, you gotta go to Porsche. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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army_men Lieutenant 45 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 35i [10.00]	same from my 35i. 2/3 the way down. long travel. not a heavy clutch __________________
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paris1 Captain 89 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2013 35i Space Grey over Coral Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern Calif. iTrader: (0)	I would bet dollars to donuts that 28i clutch was improperly adjusted and the engagement point could be lowered.
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