pedals

k.alexander · 02-10-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wrh3

I used ultimate pedals in my M-Coupe, they work great for manual heel/toe with the extension and look better than the plastic/rubber OE:

I've always wondered...don't those metal pedals get very slippery when it's wet outside???

Chupacabra · 02-10-2009, 11:03 AM

I had a set on my MINI, but i bought them from a MINI after market dealer, they are very nice looking, I just always thought it was a MINi exclusive product.

they do not slip even if its wet, i mean you are not really moving your feet. Pain to install, if you forget to buy the right drill bits, and the position you need to get into, but yeah.

FairmanZ · 02-10-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtVandaleigh

I'm assuming you could probably just buy the touring pedals from the dealer or online and install them. Depending on price, i may do the same as i have ordered a base model.

Anyone try this yet?

I'm still undecided on a base w/ sport vs. a touring w/ sport. If I go with the base, the pedal swap from the touring would be one of my first mods. Hoping it's an easy install.

wrh3 · 02-11-2009, 09:25 AM

I actually find the aluminum pedals with this texture less slippery than the rubber pedals in my wife's car. Getting rid of the rubber also allows for more pedal feel, I guess this is why exotic cars have metal pedals from the factory.

Person above is right, the position you will have to be in to drill holes is slightly more comfortable than full yoga in some cars and you don't want to skimp on drill bits. I found using a center punch, a smaller bit, and then a correct sized bit was the easiest way to do this after doing several pedal installations in various cars I have owned.

MaximumPwr · 02-11-2009, 02:12 PM

^^ wrh3 is correct. This is how I installed some pedals in an 1999 civic many years ago. Start with a smaller bit, work your way up to the correct bit size it calls for. Whatever kind of steel factory pedals are made of......is very hard. =O)

02-10-2009, 11:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	I had a set on my MINI, but i bought them from a MINI after market dealer, they are very nice looking, I just always thought it was a MINi exclusive product. they do not slip even if its wet, i mean you are not really moving your feet. Pain to install, if you forget to buy the right drill bits, and the position you need to get into, but yeah. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

02-11-2009, 09:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
wrh3 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 3 Drives: 2007 BMW M-Coupe Rep Power: 16	I actually find the aluminum pedals with this texture less slippery than the rubber pedals in my wife's car. Getting rid of the rubber also allows for more pedal feel, I guess this is why exotic cars have metal pedals from the factory. Person above is right, the position you will have to be in to drill holes is slightly more comfortable than full yoga in some cars and you don't want to skimp on drill bits. I found using a center punch, a smaller bit, and then a correct sized bit was the easiest way to do this after doing several pedal installations in various cars I have owned. __________________ Bill www.billswebspace.com Last edited by wrh3; 02-11-2009 at 09:28 AM.

02-11-2009, 02:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
MaximumPwr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	^^ wrh3 is correct. This is how I installed some pedals in an 1999 civic many years ago. Start with a smaller bit, work your way up to the correct bit size it calls for. Whatever kind of steel factory pedals are made of......is very hard. =O)