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    #16
    Installed the shorter masters, man what a pita it is to install still. I REALLY don't like the tight fit against the main chassis harness under the dash, I'd really recommend to wrap the section in good tape, to avoid getting the wire insulation failure against the bracket mount.

    Tomorrow I'll have to remove it again, and make a couple adjustments, and drill the firewall for the 3 front mounting bolts.

    Also, pretty sure the wilwood remote balance bar adjuster won't work when we are using the pedal box with the mounting bracket in the e30. The mounting bracket is in the way.

    I need to upload a couple of pics to show what I mean, but pretty sure it's a no go.
    Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



    OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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      #17
      I had that problem as well. Here's the interference, with more master travel left:


      What I did to fix the issue:


      I have a post about this on my build thread if you take a look. I have full pedal travel now, with the remote adjuster installed.
      We're in deep now boys
      1988 325i SETA - Daily driver
      1988 340iL - Track car
      My M60 V8 swap thread here
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        #18
        Yep I have the balance bar adjuster on mine too and needed to grind down a small amount to clear the cable.
        Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56

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          #19
          Have you guys added any thin spacers to the wilwood pedal assembly to remove the side-to-side slop?

          I forget where I've read about someone running into this issue as well. I'll call wilwood tomorrow to get their input maybe they have some right size washers.
          Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



          OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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            #20
            Originally posted by Jean View Post
            Have you guys added any thin spacers to the wilwood pedal assembly to remove the side-to-side slop?

            I forget where I've read about someone running into this issue as well. I'll call wilwood tomorrow to get their input maybe they have some right size washers.
            No I haven't, but probably should have. It really annoys me that they ship like that, I feel like they should not have any side-to-side at all from the factory!

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              #21
              I called Wilwood today about it, they wanted pictures to see if I did something wrong with the install :/ Anyway, sent them few pics and short video showing the side to side slop.

              Will follow up with them on it tomorrow, and let you guys know. Looking at closely, it seems that another 1-2 thin shims/spacers would help remove this slop.

              On another note, what are you guys doing with the stock gas pedal return spring? It was mounted to the stock pedal box, but with the stock pedal box removed are you guys fabricating something for it to attach to?
              Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



              OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                #22
                Originally posted by Jean View Post
                I called Wilwood today about it, they wanted pictures to see if I did something wrong with the install :/ Anyway, sent them few pics and short video showing the side to side slop.

                Will follow up with them on it tomorrow, and let you guys know. Looking at closely, it seems that another 1-2 thin shims/spacers would help remove this slop.

                On another note, what are you guys doing with the stock gas pedal return spring? It was mounted to the stock pedal box, but with the stock pedal box removed are you guys fabricating something for it to attach to?
                I made one from steel flat bar 1/8 x 1/2 mounted horizontally.
                drilled 2 holes to mount on lower studs of 2 masters reinstalled nuts. bar extends towards gas Pedal. hook spring on pedal pull up to point on bar drill small hole for spring. I'm pretty sure I also fitted a clutch spring to bar and bought new springs similar to stk but different length
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                  #23
                  Originally posted by 36brua View Post
                  I made one from steel flat bar 1/8 x 1/2 mounted horizontally.
                  drilled 2 holes to mount on lower studs of 2 masters reinstalled nuts. bar extends towards gas Pedal. hook spring on pedal pull up to point on bar drill small hole for spring. I'm pretty sure I also fitted a clutch spring to bar and bought new springs similar to stk but different length
                  You'd think this would be in the Garagistic booster delete installation guide :)

                  What was the reason for the clutch spring?

                  Can you snap a photo showing what you've done by chance?

                  Thank you
                  Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                  OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by Jean View Post
                    Does anyone here have any clear / detailed photos of the wildwood bracket from Garagistic lined up with the factory mounting holes under the dash from the factory pedal box?

                    I just tried fitting it (removed the dash first, and my car is non-abs so there isn't much there to begin with which is nice :) ) and ran into a small issue.

                    The bracket has 3 mounting holes, and instructions state to line it up with the factory holes. My car only has 2 holes there, the pedal box I've removed also was mounting with 2 bolts and not 3.

                    If I try to line up the bracket with the factory two bolts I have two options, either line it up and match the two holes but then the whole assembly is shifted too far LEFT and is in the way with factory wiring... (don't think this a correct location). The other option is to move the bracket slightly to the RIGHT and then it does not interfere with the factory wiring (it's the grounding point where all the brown wires connect), but then only 1 bolt hole lines up?

                    So, for those who have used this bracket can you please reply with

                    1) what year chassis you've installed it in, and did you use 2 or 3 bolts and how you have it aligned under the dash if you only used 2 bolts?

                    Pictures to follow.
                    I am running into the same situation on my early 85. Did using the 2 holes that lined up position the pedals properly? Like yours, I'm jammed hard against the harness.
                    1985 325e -> M60 swap project
                    1983 GTV6
                    1974 X1/9

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