DIY: Installing aftermarket aluminum pedals....

Zcott · 10-11-2009, 06:56 PM

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

theDreamer · 10-11-2009, 07:03 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, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

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, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

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

Yep, totally missed that part, sorry mate.

flashburn · 10-11-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

First, place the Gas pedal over the stock part and mark the attachment holes. Drill some pilots and attach with the supplied screws:

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, 08:17 PM

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

flashburn · 10-11-2009, 08:21 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:

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, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

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, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

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:

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, 10:03 PM

Nice, thanks Mod.

AK370Z · 12-09-2009, 06:48 PM

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

1slow370 · 01-13-2010, 05:29 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, 09:03 PM

nice man. i think im gonna get them

Billy830 · 05-05-2010, 07:04 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, 09:13 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.

10-11-2009, 07:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Quick question for Modshack: ~Did you remove the dead pedal cover that came with the car or just add over it? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-11-2009, 08:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	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: 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 Last edited by flashburn; 10-11-2009 at 08:29 PM.

12-09-2009, 06:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
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05-05-2010, 09:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	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. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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Zcott Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport PG M6 Rep Power: 16	Finally got mine installed. Very tight fit under there, I recommend getting something like Mod used.

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Zcott Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport PG M6 Rep Power: 16	Correct. Remove the covers for brake and clutch... just drill and cover the accelerator.

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Billy830 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie Fl. Age: 78 Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Mag Black 6sp m Rep Power: 15	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.