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Zcott 10-11-2009 05:56 PM

Finally got mine installed.
Very tight fit under there, I recommend getting something like Mod used.

http://www.the370z.com/members/zcott...ish-pedals.jpg

theDreamer 10-11-2009 06:03 PM

Quick question for Modshack:
~Did you remove the dead pedal cover that came with the car or just add over it?

Modshack 10-11-2009 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 232442)
Quick question for Modshack:
~Did you remove the dead pedal cover that came with the car or just add over it?

Dreamer....I removed it....Described in the DIY text above!

theDreamer 10-11-2009 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 232515)
Dreamer....I removed it....Described in the DIY text above!

:owned:
Yep, totally missed that part, sorry mate.

flashburn 10-11-2009 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack (Post 205663)
First, place the Gas pedal over the stock part and mark the attachment holes. Drill some pilots and attach with the supplied screws:

http://images108.fotki.com/v1583/pho...MG_2088-vi.jpg

So I am a bit confused. It looks like for the gas pedal, there is nothing to remove, you just mark the pilot holes over the existing pedal?

Quote:

For the Gas and clutch, remove the rubber pads, align the new pedals and again mark for drilling:
Should that be "For the brake and clutch" instead?

Zcott 10-11-2009 07:17 PM

Correct.
Remove the covers for brake and clutch... just drill and cover the accelerator.

flashburn 10-11-2009 07:21 PM

Cool, thanks. I think I'm going to go ahead and order the grid design ones. Now I just need to buy one of these:
http://www.northerntool.com/images/p...s/15343_lg.gif
Do you think this one would have enough torque to drill through the brake pedal?

edit: Nevermind I didn't realize that was $120. I guess I'll try one of those smaller angled drills instead. Maybe something like this http://www.amazon.com/Professional-G...5307352&sr=1-1

Modshack 10-11-2009 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn (Post 232535)
So I am a bit confused. It looks like for the gas pedal, there is nothing to remove, you just mark the pilot holes over the existing pedal?


Should that be "For the brake and clutch" instead?

Doh! Yes and Yes. I fixed in Post #1....Thanks!

Modshack 10-11-2009 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn (Post 232553)
Cool, thanks. I think I'm going to go ahead and order the grid design ones. Now I just need to buy one of these:
http://www.northerntool.com/images/p...s/15343_lg.gif
Do you think this one would have enough torque to drill through the brake pedal?

edit: Nevermind I didn't realize that was $120. I guess I'll try one of those smaller angled drills instead. Maybe something like this Amazon.com: Professional-Grade 3/8" 'Close Quarters' Right-Angle Drill - Pistol Grip: Home Improvement

Harbor freight had one advertised last weel for $29.....either would be Good enough for limited use!

And yeah onthe torque.....The pedals are regular steel and drill relatively easily. When I did this on a Hardened steel pedal on my Audi years ago I had much more trouble. The Z is cake..

flashburn 10-11-2009 09:03 PM

Nice, thanks Mod.

AK370Z 12-09-2009 05:48 PM

Very Nice MODSHACK! I like it a lot. Something to think about when my OEM padels gets worn out! :tup:

1slow370 01-13-2010 04:29 AM

On a note for the torque made from the millwaukee angle drill... Uh yeah that'll do it. We had a guy at work catch the one we have in some .25 mild steel with a .375 dill bit and it twisted his wrist when it caught so bad it swole up. Hold on to your angle drills tight people.

rli2bcz 05-03-2010 08:03 PM

nice man. i think im gonna get them

Billy830 05-05-2010 06:04 PM

How does the brake and gas pedal match up for heel toe. OEM set is a little bit of a strecth, though you can do it but with a little discomfort.

theDreamer 05-05-2010 08:13 PM

I have not tested it, but with the extended part of the gas pedal I would say it helps, plus you can also pick where you mount the gas pedal. So if you want to push it left just a 1/8 of an inch you can do that to create a better connection between gas/brake.


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