classj

Hello all,

My company has been working on a matching dead pedal pad for the 2007 GT500 style pedals that are also an option on other mustang models. These pedals are also available for retrofit on the 2005 and 2006 cars.

The pedal has been CAD designed to match the factory pedal style and cover up the carpeting in the dead pedal footrest area to prevent staining and soiling of the factory carpet (especially the lighter colors)

Here are the prototype images. I do not have the mounting arrangement finalized yet but I am working on ideas to keep it in place and hopefully not require drilling holes in the car. But that is not as easy as it sounds as most dead pedal pads are attached with screws. I would like some feedback on whether you guys would be willing to drill 2-4 small holes in the existing dead pedal wedge for mounting purposes.

It is constructed of CNC laser cut 304 polished stainless with a final brushed finish and 1/16" thick to ensure it will not bend or dent. It is shaped to cover most of the carpeted area that gets dirty from normal use. Because it is high grade 304 stainless it is highly resistant to pitting and corrosion from winter road salt if you use your car year round.

I don’t have final pricing yet as it would greatly depend on the demand for this item. But if anyone is interested in getting one of these, send me an e-mail, and I will look into doing a production run and getting pricing finalized ASAP for what ever quantity I get demand for. Maybe I can work out a group price for forum members or something for the first runs.

Basically at this point I am trying to figure out what kind of quantity we are looking at on this item.

All that are interested can send me a PM or an e-mail at omaglato1@juno.com and we will get it going.

I also have a source for the factory pedals themselves and may be able to supply those as well at under CDC and Ford prices but cannot say for sure yet.

Sincerely,
Nick Korinis

note: Please ignore the clutch pedal pad that is damaged. I think it was a defect as a chunk came off of it shortly after install. I haven’t had a chance to replace it yet.

codeman94

wow...that thing is huge......maybe if it was the size of the Gas pedal

1 COBRA

I would have to agree.

I know it takes a lot of effort to design and build a part but in this case it looks out of place. it seems to fit a bus more than it does a GT500. I would doubt it would be a popular item with those who cherish their car.

I am not trying to trash the part but to provide my opinion straight out.

mastersmech1

+1. Shrink it and round it out a little.

Shelbywanabe

Not trying to be rude..... but that was funny as hell! LOL....... A BUS!! I agree ..... smaller!

1 COBRA

It could have been worst.

I thought about relating it to a 4 X 4 but then it would create all kinds of confusion and my fellow members would be demanding a beheading.

Shelbywanabe

Alloy 07 RN

It's way too big. I agree with the above posters. Good effort though

mastersmech1

Work on that thing a little more. Theres a big market for it i believe.

classj

I might work on making it smaller. It is only that big to completely cover the carpet to prevent it from soiling. My car has light gray carpeting and it is a bit of a problem. Initially my thoughts were that if I made the pedal smaller, around the pedal would still get stained and look bad. Maybe the solution is to make it smaller and line the factory pedal with black carpet before attaching the new pedal.

AAC (the company that makes the pedals for ford) is supposidly working on one as well.

I am trying to decide now whether it is worth doing or not from a financial standpoint. While the CAD work is no biggy, I dont have the machines to make the part, so between the cost of having the part machined and making the mold for the rubber pads, it is not a low cost endever for a small company. Right now. the first one I made uses rubber pads from the factory all rubber pedals which I couldent do in production.

Thanks for the feedback.
Nick

SteelTownStang

Yeah, way to BIG. It needs to match the other pedal a little betters as well with regards to shape. Nice try though. You're almost there...

JETSOLVER

Have a long look at the FRPP set for the SN95's to give you an idea of effective size. And if you pull the carpet back on the lower kick panel, you might just see a couple of holes that look almost made for the job. Definatly needed, just leave room for heel and toe. And another shame on you to Ford for forgetting the driver needs come first on a high-performance car.