Short people and the clutch pedal.
#1
GT Member
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Short people and the clutch pedal.
I am 5'6" and had to sit pretty close up to get the clutch pedal all the way down. It was manageable and it was ok, but I bought the clutch pedal extender and it made a world of improvement. Now I can sit further back and driving is more comfortable. I got mine from American Muscle.
#2
Legacy TMS Member
I recently acquired a broken right kneecap, and got this as well because of the brace I had to wear wouldn't let me be that far in while I had to wear it (just ankle pumps for the accelerator, so that worked fine.)
I cannot believe I didn't have this on the car before. It's perfect. SO much more comfortable with it on. It will never come off.
I cannot believe I didn't have this on the car before. It's perfect. SO much more comfortable with it on. It will never come off.
#4
Cobra Member
I was leaning toward the auto anyway, but when I drove a stick and realized what the driving position would be like (and I'm 5' 11") my mind was made up. I have no idea what the Ford engineers were thinking.
#5
A Man Just Needs Some....
This is pretty dang cool. The issue always is that the accelerator and brake pedals are never pushed to the floor continuously during normal driving. They should have offset it like this from the factory a long time ago. On the other hand, Ford finally makes an automatic trans in the mustang that really performs well. If they ever go full on with a DCT unit in a mustang, I will never own another manual. My left leg can fall off and I will still be happy driving.
#6
Former Vendor
I am 5'6" and had to sit pretty close up to get the clutch pedal all the way down. It was manageable and it was ok, but I bought the clutch pedal extender and it made a world of improvement. Now I can sit further back and driving is more comfortable. I got mine from American Muscle.
Thanks again for your feedback we really appreciate it!
Alex
Alex
This is pretty dang cool. The issue always is that the accelerator and brake pedals are never pushed to the floor continuously during normal driving. They should have offset it like this from the factory a long time ago. On the other hand, Ford finally makes an automatic trans in the mustang that really performs well. If they ever go full on with a DCT unit in a mustang, I will never own another manual. My left leg can fall off and I will still be happy driving.
Let me know if anyone has any questions about this and I'm here to help!
Alex
#7
The Legacy TMS Lady
I don't like to sit too close to the wheel either. I'm only 5'3" and I just really have to stretch my leg as far as it will go. But after 80k miles now, I'm comfortable with it. I know you guys won't understand this but it already throws me off if I wear heels when I'm driving and I imagine this would take some getting used to for me.
#10
I don't like to sit too close to the wheel either. I'm only 5'3" and I just really have to stretch my leg as far as it will go. But after 80k miles now, I'm comfortable with it. I know you guys won't understand this but it already throws me off if I wear heels when I'm driving and I imagine this would take some getting used to for me.
I hate driving my Mustang in heels
But they really show off my calves
#11
Legacy TMS Member
#12
Legacy TMS Member
I don't like to sit too close to the wheel either. I'm only 5'3" and I just really have to stretch my leg as far as it will go. But after 80k miles now, I'm comfortable with it. I know you guys won't understand this but it already throws me off if I wear heels when I'm driving and I imagine this would take some getting used to for me.
#13
GT Member
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Hey Alex: do think you can convince the manufacturer to make the same thing for the Fiesta ST. Same issue but not so pronounced. I seem to remember the clutch pedal was offset and a bit higher in the fox bodies. Why they changed is beyond me.
Dear Candy: If you drive with heels, you will eventually poke holes in the carpet.
2k7GTCs: Who is going to be looking at your calves down there?
Just kidin........
Dear Candy: If you drive with heels, you will eventually poke holes in the carpet.
2k7GTCs: Who is going to be looking at your calves down there?
Just kidin........
#14
Mach 1 Member
Hey 14BlackGT - Thanks for taking the time to have your review posted up! I'm really happy to hear that you're enjoying the Clutch Pedal Extension! I'm a hair taller than you but having had a pre-existing condition (Laid down a Honda XR100 when I was a little guy) this really actually helps me in bumper to bumper traffic! When I eventually get into a newer Mustang I'll likely get into an automatic as..it's just kind of getting old and as much as I can't believe I'm typing this we age! It's a great part and I'm wondering why Ford never offered this right from the dealer let alone any others!
Thanks again for your feedback we really appreciate it!
Alex
Thanks again for your feedback we really appreciate it!
Alex
time to go see how much these are and get them and review them!!!
oh and why must you do this to me???? why Alex? Why do you make it so easy to dream of things to do to the car to get more enjoyment out of it!!!!!
#15
The Legacy TMS Lady
I know, right?
I forgot to say that I keep clear mats over my carpet to protect them, so holes wouldn't be an issue
Last edited by 08GTCandyApple; 3/10/15 at 02:01 PM.
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Hey Alex: do think you can convince the manufacturer to make the same thing for the Fiesta ST. Same issue but not so pronounced. I seem to remember the clutch pedal was offset and a bit higher in the fox bodies. Why they changed is beyond me.
Dear Candy: If you drive with heels, you will eventually poke holes in the carpet.
2k7GTCs: Who is going to be looking at your calves down there?
Just kidin........
Dear Candy: If you drive with heels, you will eventually poke holes in the carpet.
2k7GTCs: Who is going to be looking at your calves down there?
Just kidin........
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