89Trooper

When I push the dead pedal all the way to the left (touching the plastic kick panel), it overhangs the "dead pedal area" on the right a little bit.

If I slide the dead pedal up a little, because of it's shape, the curved part will allow it to move over to the left more (where there is no kick panel), but then it's too high.

If I force it under the plastic kick panel, it lifts the dead pedal up in the air toward the right and this would put pressure on the screws.

So yours is touching the plastic kick panel, and still doesn't overhang on the right at all, and is down all the way?

TacoBill

You guys need to take a pic and post it here. I know the sail area, but can't visualize what's wrong.

TacoBill

I'll have to look at mines more closely.
It may be overhanging just a bit. I do know that I didn't tuck it under the k-panel.
As far as up/down location, from my pic I posted earlier, it's positioned even with that slight drop ledge. I didn't wan't to locate it too far down towards the floor because it'll make a 'hidden triangle' space where junk can accumulate and almost impossible to clean (unless you remove the pedal).

TacoBill

Somebody just ordered some Steeda Ultralite lowering springs...

A quick refresher.. http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=44908

TacoBill

Anyone want to guess what came off this truck this late afternoon?

I'll post pics tomorrow.

89Trooper

MGW oil and radiator caps?

OKCMustangGT

I'm not Bill but,
Steeda Ultra Lights
Didn't you already install your pedals or no ??

I say FedEx is either Rotors or the MGW items
OK Hurricane, Tornado and Earthquake Allies (Love it)
You guys just need to get your GT Avatars back.

TacoBill

Rotorpros rotors came in!

Only had time to install the fronts.

Jacking: I learned that my current floor jack will not fit under my front end any longer. I even drove up on some 2x4's; worked, but the jack handle would only move up/down maybe 3 inches! Scrubbed that idea.

Next option, Rhino ramps ...

Steeda Ultralites + CDC Classic Chin = NO GO FOR RHINO RAMPS
(see pic below for what I had to do)

Rotors: Packaged well and they're very heavy. Overall quality/workmanship I give it a 9 (scratch on the silver painted hub surface, not a big deal, non-appearance), drilled holes and gas slots look great.

Install: Those 2 bolts holding the caliper assembly to the spindle were on TIGHT! (you can see the factory blue Loctite everywhere), had to use a 1/2" breaker bar just to crack them loose.
The calipers slid off the OEM rotors no problem. I had my bro-in-law swap out the rotors while I held the calipers up.
Re-installation of the caliper assy was no problem either; slid right back on. Installed the the 2 bolts, slapped the wheels back on.. done.

As you'll see from the pics below, just rolling back down the driveway, the rotors are starting to get a more 'shiny' finish to them from the 'frost' machined finish. I'm sure after several miles of driving/braking, most all the frost will be gone.

Sound: Because my OEM pads have yet to mate with the new rotors, is sounds very 'gritty' (best way to describe it). We'll see how long it takes before it's quiet.


Here's the pics...

Fresh out of the box (notice the different part numbers for front & rear).


Stock


Rhino ramp set-up


Backside - the 2 bolts that must be removed (silver (caliper assy) to black (spindle).



Cont. on next post... (darn 4 IMG limit!)

TacoBill

(Rotorpros install cont.)

Retaining rings removed and discarded (not required, only used for assembly at the factory).


OEM rotor removed and caliper assy supported my me.


Rotorpros rotor installed.

OKCMustangGT

Looks good Bill !!
Got any shots from 10ft or so back? I wanted to see how it looks from a distance.

TacoBill

Thanks, Daryl!

Here's the only pan shot I have, not exactly 10', maybe 5'.

89Trooper

I just said "Bill" because I told him I would never lower it.

I installed the 3 pedals completely, but not the dead pedal or the heel guard.

When did you guys change your locations? I was wondering if anybody would notice mine.

TacoBill

I missed the 'Bill' part somewhere..

I changed my location after I noticed Daryl's. I was thinking what kind of natural disaster does CA have? Just then, someone shook me.

89Trooper

Back on post 420 I asked you, specifically, if you noticed something else ordered in my sig, and Daryl said he wasn't "Bill", but he saw it was the springs. I explained that I asked "Bill" because "Bill" said he, "Bill", knew I would eventually lower it.

Hurricane alley won't actually start until June 1. And I'll be spending my time here, as much as I spend time on TMS:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

(National Hurricane Center)

Look at this map: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/tracks/2004atl.gif

We live right where Charley, Francis, and Jeanne crossed over each other. Notice how Jeanne was going to go out to sea, but did a loop and came right back for Central Florida.

TacoBill

I got it now... (took me while )

Tom- Any comment on the new rotors? You're just days away from receiving yours.

BTW- That Hurricane chart looks scary! At least you guys see it coming.

89Trooper

No word yet. I just emailed him and asked for a tracking number if available. Now that I see yours, I want mine even more!!

Yeah, at least we have a warning (usually 3 to 7 days). Those three hurricanes ripped off every shingle in my neighborhood, practically.

89Trooper

OK, here it shows how the dead pedal overhangs on the right. You can see the edge of the stock dead pedal area through the right set of holes:



Here is how I trimmed the kick panel (I later used a blade to smooth out the cut). The bottom hole in the foam I did, the top hole was there.



Here is how easily the dead pedal slides under the kick panel now :



Here it is just laying in place. It's down a little, but doesn't close the "triangle area". Still easy to clean under it. Also, you can see how it's over to the left a little now. I would rather have it there, than have my foot catch on it.



I also found longer stainless steel screws that will go deeper into the foam backing.

TacoBill

Looks good there. I'll have to explore mine a bit further when I get the chance.

Did the longer screws help stiffen the pedal? The ones provided barely tap into the foam block. I don't rest my foot on it (yet), just for looks right now.

89Trooper

Well, I didn't feel it with the shorter screws, so I don't know what it felt like. But, it does feel pretty solid. They are about 4 times as long. I can say that with the short screws, they never got tight, but the longer screws seem to grab better.

TacoBill

Off topic...
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