Dead pedal from CDC now available
10/22/07, 03:40 PM
#21
Legacy TMS Member
AAC seemed flaky when it came to answering questions regarding their throttle pedal being glued to the GT500 throttle. I have my doubts about OEMs relying on adhesive to hold something as important as the throttle.
10/22/07, 04:21 PM
#24
Legacy TMS Member
Join Date: May 24, 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 7,409
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've had my "glued" on pedal for 15,000 plus miles now with no problems. Believe me that suckers not going anywhere. Even if this pedal slipped the factory pedal is still there so I don't see how it would cause a problem. The 3m tape will outlast us all.
FYI-Metro isn't a fan of anything not from the factory.
FYI-Metro isn't a fan of anything not from the factory.
10/22/07, 07:39 PM
#25
Cobra R Member
Join Date: January 15, 2007
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
10/24/07, 08:55 AM
#28
Join Date: May 31, 2007
Location: Washington DC Metro Area
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
10/24/07, 09:08 AM
#29
Legacy TMS Member
I'd go for a dead pedal because I'd rather not wear out the bare carpet. I am still using the "dealer must remove" clear plastic sheets on the carpet as a protective layer.
10/24/07, 10:03 AM
#30
Team Mustang Source Legacy Member
krnpimpsta,
http://www.autovation.net makes pedals that bolt on. The only problem I've had with them is getting the top two holes drilled on the brake pedal, and there is no real secure way to mount the dead pedal. I've tried using drywall inserts and screwing into them (the screws go thru the carpet and into a foam block), but they're a real B*TCH to line up right.
As you can see in this pic, there are 4 bolts holding the gas pedal on, and three on the brake and clutch pedals.
http://www.autovation.net makes pedals that bolt on. The only problem I've had with them is getting the top two holes drilled on the brake pedal, and there is no real secure way to mount the dead pedal. I've tried using drywall inserts and screwing into them (the screws go thru the carpet and into a foam block), but they're a real B*TCH to line up right.
As you can see in this pic, there are 4 bolts holding the gas pedal on, and three on the brake and clutch pedals.
10/24/07, 02:54 PM
#31
Join Date: May 31, 2007
Location: Washington DC Metro Area
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
krnpimpsta,
http://www.autovation.net makes pedals that bolt on. The only problem I've had with them is getting the top two holes drilled on the brake pedal, and there is no real secure way to mount the dead pedal. I've tried using drywall inserts and screwing into them (the screws go thru the carpet and into a foam block), but they're a real B*TCH to line up right.
As you can see in this pic, there are 4 bolts holding the gas pedal on, and three on the brake and clutch pedals.
http://www.autovation.net makes pedals that bolt on. The only problem I've had with them is getting the top two holes drilled on the brake pedal, and there is no real secure way to mount the dead pedal. I've tried using drywall inserts and screwing into them (the screws go thru the carpet and into a foam block), but they're a real B*TCH to line up right.
As you can see in this pic, there are 4 bolts holding the gas pedal on, and three on the brake and clutch pedals.
10/25/07, 01:12 PM
#33
Legacy TMS Member
Bump:
I'm also looking for a dead pedal that mounts securely to the chassis (somehow) and also well-engineered. If I find one, I can finally remove the clear plastic covering off the carpet.
I'm also looking for a dead pedal that mounts securely to the chassis (somehow) and also well-engineered. If I find one, I can finally remove the clear plastic covering off the carpet.
10/25/07, 08:17 PM
#34
GTR Member
10/26/07, 01:26 AM
#35
Legacy TMS Member
Join Date: May 24, 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 7,409
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Don't know if I'm supposed to post this or not but here it goes.
CDC pedal. Don't ask where I got the pic.
My .02
Not very impressive for something that cost more than the rest of the set. Let's hope that was a prototype pic.
CDC pedal. Don't ask where I got the pic.
My .02
Not very impressive for something that cost more than the rest of the set. Let's hope that was a prototype pic.
10/26/07, 04:51 AM
#36
Join Date: May 31, 2007
Location: Washington DC Metro Area
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
10/26/07, 05:47 AM
#37
GTR Member
10/26/07, 06:15 AM
#38
Legacy TMS Member
I tried driving the Stang with my size 12 issued boots and it's very tight. The soles end up tapping some of the pedals whenever I move my feet around.
10/26/07, 01:40 PM
#39
GT Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: August 14, 2006
Location: L.A. area
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OK everbody, the dead pedal arrived yesterday, I did the install last night...Leo's pic is accurate. The pedal is aluminum, fairly heavy, and designed with a sort of open ended curved bracket which slides over the bolt described below. To install you have to pull the door sill and kick panel trim (easy). Behind the kick panel trim is a 13mm bolt.....using a socket loosen the bolt (requires alot of effort) and then slide the bracket over the bolt and tighten...with an open ended wrench, also not easy. The foam undercarpet foot rest and the carpet all have to be negotiated. It is very secure. The kick panel slides in over the bracket so all you see is the pedal. The bracket is sort u shaped...hard to describe.
Again, this is a solid piece of metal, not flimsy at all, thus the cost. The inserts are a hard plastic. Mine had a couple of scratches...and I added a couple more doing the install but I figure small pebbles and stones are going to add even more scratches, just like the pedals. The outer edge is a bit "sharp"
Conclusion:while it doesn't cover a large area, it will help in not wearing down the carpet, looks reasonably good, is the best match avaiable, and feels good n solid when you rest your foot on it. If this piece was a cup holder I'd pass, but it's on the floor where it's going to take a beating so what the hey.
Again, this is a solid piece of metal, not flimsy at all, thus the cost. The inserts are a hard plastic. Mine had a couple of scratches...and I added a couple more doing the install but I figure small pebbles and stones are going to add even more scratches, just like the pedals. The outer edge is a bit "sharp"
Conclusion:while it doesn't cover a large area, it will help in not wearing down the carpet, looks reasonably good, is the best match avaiable, and feels good n solid when you rest your foot on it. If this piece was a cup holder I'd pass, but it's on the floor where it's going to take a beating so what the hey.
10/26/07, 02:48 PM
#40
Legacy TMS Member
Do you happen to have any measurements on the size of the foot rest itself?
I had the Steeda dead pedal and found my foot "rolling" off it frequently because it was too narrow for me. I used their bracket and some diamond plate sheet and made my own a little wider.
I like that the CDC pedal matches the rest of the pedals though.
I had the Steeda dead pedal and found my foot "rolling" off it frequently because it was too narrow for me. I used their bracket and some diamond plate sheet and made my own a little wider.
I like that the CDC pedal matches the rest of the pedals though.