Offset clutch pedal RHD

GX337 · 12-29-2016, 07:35 AM

Does anyone find the clutch pedal offset on the rhd manuals. This is the key reason for me going for the dct. Test drove the manual and I find twisting my leg to the right to depress the clutch pedal. I suspect that's not the case in LHD versions.
It's not major but I suspect would bug me after a while, really wanted the manual but the set up is not correct don't have the same problem in my Alfa gt.

CommitConfirm · 01-01-2017, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GX337

Does anyone find the clutch pedal offset on the rhd manuals. This is the key reason for me going for the dct. Test drove the manual and I find twisting my leg to the right to depress the clutch pedal. I suspect that's not the case in LHD versions.
It's not major but I suspect would bug me after a while, really wanted the manual but the set up is not correct don't have the same problem in my Alfa gt.

All three pedals are off centre. It's the seat that is over too far into the cabin.... something, I'm told, to do with occupant safety. It bugs me but not enough to want a DCT

GX337 · 01-01-2017, 04:27 PM

I wonder if it's the same for LHD versions. I thought it was the transmission tunnel that caused the pedal placement to be compromised.

JustChris · 01-01-2017, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GX337

Does anyone find the clutch pedal offset on the rhd manuals. This is the key reason for me going for the dct. Test drove the manual and I find twisting my leg to the right to depress the clutch pedal. I suspect that's not the case in LHD versions.
It's not major but I suspect would bug me after a while, really wanted the manual but the set up is not correct don't have the same problem in my Alfa gt.

Yup, it's the reason I traded my M235i UK RHS unacceptable for me.

GX337 · 01-02-2017, 02:19 AM

Never had this issue on many of my previous cars which include vw, Alfa, 911 etc.
I think it may be more of a problem on RHD rwd cars as the transmission tunnel pushes the pedals to the right where on LHD versions it's primarily designed to be LHD.
I don't think Japanese rwd cars have this issue, again because they are designed to be RHD from the outset.
I think it's a compromised set up in RHD bmw models.

Nine Lives · 01-02-2017, 04:23 AM

I've always found the pedal box compromised with BMW's,not only the offset but the space.I always ended up fouling the clutch with the dead pedal and brake,unlike something with loads of room with FWD such as VAG.

One of the reasons why I chose DCT.

GX337 · 01-02-2017, 04:34 AM

I've got till end of this week to amend spec looks like dct then, only other option I'm not sure of is visibility pack seems alot for high beam assist.

CommitConfirm · 01-02-2017, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GX337

I've got till end of this week to amend spec looks like dct then, only other option I'm not sure of is visibility pack seems alot for high beam assist.

You can high beam assist on it own. Visibility pack is high beam assist, dimming rear view mirror(included in base spec) and adaptive head lights.

GX337 · 01-02-2017, 07:30 AM

Is it worth having adaptive headlights ?

CommitConfirm · 01-02-2017, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GX337

Is it worth having adaptive headlights ?

I was not going to pay for it but my dealer made a mistake and my car was order with the visibility pack. I was sceptical at first, and pissed about the extra weight, but after my first night I was pleased with the outcome. It really helps reduce task loading when pushing on at night.

Where do you live, happy to let you see mine if it will help?

GX337 · 01-02-2017, 10:06 AM

Hi commitconfirm thanks for the offer I'm in Gerrards Cross

M2wolf · 01-02-2017, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GX337

Hi commitconfirm thanks for the offer I'm in Gerrards Cross

You're not too far from me. I'm in Marlow and have taken delivery of a M2 manual.

GX337 · 01-03-2017, 04:07 AM

Thanks guys I drove a manual yesterday with visibility pack.
Looks like a few M2`s around locally !
Can I still get apple car play later date if I don`t specify wireless charging ?

M2wolf · 01-03-2017, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GX337

Thanks guys I drove a manual yesterday with visibility pack.
Looks like a few M2`s around locally !
Can I still get apple car play later date if I don`t specify wireless charging ?

Yea. Should be able to.

I've got it on mine speced via factory.

TBH, it's not worth it.

GX337 · 01-03-2017, 02:21 PM

Looks like my final spec will be :

BSM
DCT
Sun protection pack
Visibility pack
HK audio
Elec memory heated seats
Rear camera

Managed to get service pack 1/2 price.
Expecting delivery first week March

kiysersosae · 01-07-2017, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GX337

Looks like my final spec will be :

BSM
DCT
Sun protection pack
Visibility pack
HK audio
Elec memory heated seats
Rear camera

Managed to get service pack 1/2 price.
Expecting delivery first week March

Do the math on the service pack and it's not worth it, you will get an oil change in 2 years and then another one the following 2 years by then you would have probably sold it.. Save your money and get eibach spring and m performance steering wheel

WFS · 01-07-2017, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GX337

Looks like my final spec will be :

BSM
DCT
Sun protection pack
Visibility pack
HK audio
Elec memory heated seats
Rear camera

Managed to get service pack 1/2 price.
Expecting delivery first week March

Add to this the smoking pack. It's £25 and you'll have a place for your change. It's the one thing I wish I had. I'm in London too LLB manual. So we'll have to get a few of us together.

GX337 · 01-08-2017, 01:25 AM

Just to clarify, what does the smoking pack add or delete ? I though you got cigarette lighters instead of plastic blanks that's it.

WFS · 01-08-2017, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GX337

Just to clarify, what does the smoking pack add or delete ? I though you got cigarette lighters instead of plastic blanks that's it.

You do get lighters instead of the blanks but you also get an ash tray that has a cover that you can keep change in. If you don't order it you get a crappy tray that does nothing. Have a look at any of the american interior pics and they have the cover as part of the executive pack

mjsaville · 01-09-2017, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustChris

Yup, it's the reason I traded my M235i UK RHS unacceptable for me.

Same..... Drove a 235 for 30mins, hated the offset pedals too. There was no way I was going to order without DCT.

GX337 · 01-09-2017, 03:39 PM

Yeah just could not live with the offset pedals. Such a shame otherwise would have saved alot of money over the dct.
At least road tax is £355 instead of £500 ! and dct also better on motorway in 7th gear, less boomy as revs are lower.

GX337 · 01-09-2017, 03:42 PM

Wonder if LHD versions have any such issues ? Maybe offset the other way or did bmw not bother to do a proper conversion ?!

12-29-2016, 07:35 AM	#1
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Offset clutch pedal RHD Does anyone find the clutch pedal offset on the rhd manuals. This is the key reason for me going for the dct. Test drove the manual and I find twisting my leg to the right to depress the clutch pedal. I suspect that's not the case in LHD versions. It's not major but I suspect would bug me after a while, really wanted the manual but the set up is not correct don't have the same problem in my Alfa gt.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-01-2017, 04:27 PM	#3
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	I wonder if it's the same for LHD versions. I thought it was the transmission tunnel that caused the pedal placement to be compromised.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-02-2017, 02:19 AM	#5
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Never had this issue on many of my previous cars which include vw, Alfa, 911 etc. I think it may be more of a problem on RHD rwd cars as the transmission tunnel pushes the pedals to the right where on LHD versions it's primarily designed to be LHD. I don't think Japanese rwd cars have this issue, again because they are designed to be RHD from the outset. I think it's a compromised set up in RHD bmw models.
	Appreciate 1 CommitConfirm474.50 Quote

01-02-2017, 04:23 AM	#6
Nine Lives Captain 602 Rep 886 Posts Drives: Austin Maxi Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I've always found the pedal box compromised with BMW's,not only the offset but the space.I always ended up fouling the clutch with the dead pedal and brake,unlike something with loads of room with FWD such as VAG. One of the reasons why I chose DCT.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-02-2017, 04:34 AM	#7
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	I've got till end of this week to amend spec looks like dct then, only other option I'm not sure of is visibility pack seems alot for high beam assist.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-02-2017, 07:30 AM	#9
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Is it worth having adaptive headlights ?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-02-2017, 10:06 AM	#11
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Hi commitconfirm thanks for the offer I'm in Gerrards Cross
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-03-2017, 04:07 AM	#13
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys I drove a manual yesterday with visibility pack. Looks like a few M2`s around locally ! Can I still get apple car play later date if I don`t specify wireless charging ?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-03-2017, 02:21 PM	#15
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Looks like my final spec will be : BSM DCT Sun protection pack Visibility pack HK audio Elec memory heated seats Rear camera Managed to get service pack 1/2 price. Expecting delivery first week March
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-08-2017, 01:25 AM	#18
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Just to clarify, what does the smoking pack add or delete ? I though you got cigarette lighters instead of plastic blanks that's it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2017, 03:39 PM	#21
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Yeah just could not live with the offset pedals. Such a shame otherwise would have saved alot of money over the dct. At least road tax is £355 instead of £500 ! and dct also better on motorway in 7th gear, less boomy as revs are lower.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2017, 03:42 PM	#22
GX337 Private 10 Rep 99 Posts Drives: f30 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bucks iTrader: (0)	Wonder if LHD versions have any such issues ? Maybe offset the other way or did bmw not bother to do a proper conversion ?!
	Appreciate 0 Quote