Switch behind gas pedal

[m3f_notopM3_1b6540a79b]

Just noticed there's a switch/plunger thing behind the gas pedal. What's it do?

[m3f_PetrolHD]

It's there to prevent the throttle cable from ripping.

[m3f_PhYrE_852fc25d8d]

Is there a kickdown on automatics to downshift or is that just from the TPS? Not sure if these cars have one.



If there's not (or yours isn't an automatic) it's a bolt coming up just to prevent you from pushing the gas too far and causing the throttle body to hit its limit and the cable to rip (or worse, break the TB).



-M

[m3f_hencini_38d4e99411]

Just noticed there's a switch/plunger thing behind the gas pedal. What's it do?





You sure that's not just the pedal stop?

[m3f_notopM3_1b6540a79b]

It's not a stop. It actually presses down.

[m3f_hencini_38d4e99411]

It's not a stop. It actually presses down.


Must be an auto thing... :shifty:


Or you're pressing down too hard... :laughhard:

[m3f_fitchesbas_a4754265ce]

must be an auto thing so it down shifts.


Remove it and gain 25 whp.

[m3f_hencini_38d4e99411]

Remove it and gain 25 whp.


The antecedent of "it" being "the automatic transmission", right? :rofl3:

[m3f_epj3_d2e882815a]

its the kickdown switch, all bmw auto's from then and before have it

[m3f_KnudsonsM3_69623f4ac6]

surprised some people here actually floor their cars.......

[m3f_fitchesbas_a4754265ce]

its the kickdown switch, all bmw auto's from then and before have it



spam



reporting to the mods.

[m3f_notopM3_1b6540a79b]

its the kickdown switch, all bmw auto's from then and before have it



Do you know what it does?

[m3f_TheM_ea42b96aad]

Do you know what it does?



It automatically downshifts into a lower gear for more "passing power."

[m3f_Shock(/\)a_09ddd0b861]

surprised some people here actually floor their cars.......



Once my oil temperature has climbed enough even I've been known to put the hammer down on occasion. :shiftdriv



You can't help but grin from the instant response you get from the motor as the throttle butterflies snap open. :clap:

[m3f_PenguinScotty]

Hey hey guys, don't hate on the automatics... i have that switch too



Stupid SMG... but hey, when i want to pass, a quick flick left and down a few :beer:



Now if only my clutch wasn't slipping :cry: