DIY: Installing aftermarket aluminum pedals....

Billy830 · 05-06-2010, 12:41 PM

Modshack

The question I asked before about heel tow should have been by leaving the rubber on the gas pedal does that help in raising the pedal higher so that you do not have to roll your right foot as much to engage both break and blip the gas pedal. I am looking to get the gas pedal higher in order to do an easier heel toe.

Modshack · 05-06-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy830

Modshack

The question I asked before about heel tow should have been by leaving the rubber on the gas pedal does that help in raising the pedal higher so that you do not have to roll your right foot as much to engage both break and blip the gas pedal. I am looking to get the gas pedal higher in order to do an easier heel toe.

Rubber on the gas pedal? Sorry, not on mine....Just flat Plastic. Sandwich a spacer plate between the pedal and the aluminum to raise as much as you want. Should be simple..

tonybui · 05-11-2010, 01:04 AM

Question:

Does it feel different from the rubber and how about performance when driving, how is it different ?? (question from a noob at manual car)

Modshack · 05-11-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

Question:

Does it feel different from the rubber and how about performance when driving, how is it different ?? (question from a noob at manual car)

Yes it does...Feel is very direct and grip (at least with this finish) is absolutely no slip. There's a lot of rubber on the stock pads. Think Sex with or without a condom......

Jesse_Hunter · 05-15-2010, 05:54 PM

I just ordered the Man trans Machined set, but I also got the foot rest. I'll post pics after install.

m4a1mustang · 05-15-2010, 06:05 PM

Nice.

I think I'm going to end up ordering these as I'm tired of the lack of grip on the OEM pedals (especially with dress shoes on)... just not sure which surface I am going to go with.

theDreamer · 05-15-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Nice.

I think I'm going to end up ordering these as I'm tired of the lack of grip on the OEM pedals (especially with dress shoes on)... just not sure which surface I am going to go with.

I went with the ones Modshack got, the others are cheaper but these are the best.
I still need to install my dead pedal one of these days, just been lazy.

m4a1mustang · 06-14-2010, 08:32 AM

I bought these pedals off of Modshack and installed them this weekend. They are very nice!

Much better than the Touring steel/rubber pedals. These have more grip, the brake and clutch surfaces are a little bit bigger, and because you get rid of the rubberized pedal cover you have a more direct feel with the pedal. Pedal vibrations aren't lessened like they are with the OEM rubber pedal covers. It's very nice and just one of those little things that helps to enhance the driving experience!

Also, my dress shoes don't slip off of these pedals!

Modshack · 06-14-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I bought these pedals off of Modshack and installed them this weekend. They are very nice!

Glad you like em Steve! I notice a big difference going back to the rubber ones...

Jesse_Hunter · 06-14-2010, 08:58 AM

I have had mine awhile, I'm just going to have my audio guy do it when I leave him my car soon for installs. Pics coming sometime soon!

The Shocker · 05-20-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zcott

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

I really like how you used the polished screws to match your pedals. It looks like it belongs on a 30k car and not a civic.

milesdavis11 · 09-10-2011, 12:44 PM

I have finally installed mine. They look great. Thank you so much for you DIY post. It really made the install smoother.

kk370 · 09-12-2011, 12:33 AM

thank for sharing,a good idea

Mecinoid · 11-30-2011, 01:52 AM

Here is a picture of mine installed. Just received dead pedal today. What I did for the installation of the dead pedal was the following:

Used a trim panel removal tool (Garden weeder works too) to remove the captive washers off the back of the original dead pedal.

Then, I cut a piece of plastic from the top of one of those storage containers to use as a backer. You know those storage cantain tops that we all use for storing our spare parts. I had a black one. I shot some staples through it in four locations and pressed it onto the strofoam platform that the carpet and dead pedal will rest on.

Lastly, after putting the carpet back I located the dead pedal where I wanted it and drilled one pilot hole and installed one screw in the lower portion of the pedal. Checked for squareness and then drilled the next hole on the top portion. Finally, I drilled and screwed in the center screw. I only see the need for three screws.

I checked the quality of the dead pedal installation by using it multiple times to readjust myself in the drivers seat. Works great no slip or shift. If I notice slipping or shifting I will just replace the short screws with longer 1" screw later. I'm sure that will give it even more stability. I like the installe this way because I can pull back the carpet later if I need to like the factory set up.

I guess I should have taken pictures of that process but, I was in a bit of a hurry to get the pedal on and to the doctors at the time. Only took the pictures below after I got back this afternoon.

JibHonk · 12-07-2011, 09:52 PM

Just ordered a set of Man Trans Grip finish anodized black without the dead pedal, that extra $20 and 15 minutes was just too much for me :P Cant wait for them to arrive

05-15-2010, 06:05 PM	#36 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Nice. I think I'm going to end up ordering these as I'm tired of the lack of grip on the OEM pedals (especially with dress shoes on)... just not sure which surface I am going to go with. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-14-2010, 08:32 AM	#38 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I bought these pedals off of Modshack and installed them this weekend. They are very nice! Much better than the Touring steel/rubber pedals. These have more grip, the brake and clutch surfaces are a little bit bigger, and because you get rid of the rubberized pedal cover you have a more direct feel with the pedal. Pedal vibrations aren't lessened like they are with the OEM rubber pedal covers. It's very nice and just one of those little things that helps to enhance the driving experience! Also, my dress shoes don't slip off of these pedals! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-30-2011, 01:52 AM	#44 (permalink)
Mecinoid Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Discovery Bay Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Wht S7 Rep Power: 6725	Here is a picture of mine installed. Just received dead pedal today. What I did for the installation of the dead pedal was the following: Used a trim panel removal tool (Garden weeder works too) to remove the captive washers off the back of the original dead pedal. Then, I cut a piece of plastic from the top of one of those storage containers to use as a backer. You know those storage cantain tops that we all use for storing our spare parts. I had a black one. I shot some staples through it in four locations and pressed it onto the strofoam platform that the carpet and dead pedal will rest on. Lastly, after putting the carpet back I located the dead pedal where I wanted it and drilled one pilot hole and installed one screw in the lower portion of the pedal. Checked for squareness and then drilled the next hole on the top portion. Finally, I drilled and screwed in the center screw. I only see the need for three screws. I checked the quality of the dead pedal installation by using it multiple times to readjust myself in the drivers seat. Works great no slip or shift. If I notice slipping or shifting I will just replace the short screws with longer 1" screw later. I'm sure that will give it even more stability. I like the installe this way because I can pull back the carpet later if I need to like the factory set up. I guess I should have taken pictures of that process but, I was in a bit of a hurry to get the pedal on and to the doctors at the time. Only took the pictures below after I got back this afternoon. Last edited by Mecinoid; 11-30-2011 at 01:57 AM.

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05-06-2010, 12:41 PM	#31 (permalink)
Billy830 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Port Saint Lucie Fl. Age: 78 Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z Mag Black 6sp m Rep Power: 16	Modshack The question I asked before about heel tow should have been by leaving the rubber on the gas pedal does that help in raising the pedal higher so that you do not have to roll your right foot as much to engage both break and blip the gas pedal. I am looking to get the gas pedal higher in order to do an easier heel toe.

05-11-2010, 01:04 AM	#33 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	Question: Does it feel different from the rubber and how about performance when driving, how is it different ?? (question from a noob at manual car)

05-15-2010, 05:54 PM	#35 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 38 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 365	I just ordered the Man trans Machined set, but I also got the foot rest. I'll post pics after install.

06-14-2010, 08:58 AM	#40 (permalink)
Jesse_Hunter Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Denton,TX Age: 38 Posts: 738 Drives: 07' Sky Redline Rep Power: 365	I have had mine awhile, I'm just going to have my audio guy do it when I leave him my car soon for installs. Pics coming sometime soon!

09-12-2011, 12:33 AM	#43 (permalink)
kk370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: taiwan Posts: 33 Drives: 09-370z-white-a7 Rep Power: 14	thank for sharing,a good idea

12-07-2011, 09:52 PM	#45 (permalink)
JibHonk Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 77 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd Rep Power: 14	Just ordered a set of Man Trans Grip finish anodized black without the dead pedal, that extra $20 and 15 minutes was just too much for me :P Cant wait for them to arrive