Solution for aluminum touring pedals for base model 370z.

kenchan · 09-24-2009, 01:29 PM

JoeD- yah, it's a preference thing, but for my car (since it's pretty much stock and will remain that way) i wanted the genuine bits.

basically i wanted the touring less the leather seats. that's why im kinda going backwards and adding the stuff that was missing on my Base with sport package. hahaha.

(installed the homelink/compass mirror just last night).

dcrew1x · 09-24-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hahaha.

will do. yah, it should be easy.

i think the clutch and brake pedals will take me longer since those covers were a biotch to install on my G35C long time ago. im going to use a heat gun to warm it up a tad to get the rubber nice and soft. then install.

I tried installing them today real quick before work and yes they are a PITA to install haha. (clutch & brake pedal)

Definitely recommend using a heat gun to get the rubber loose or at least more pliable.

When I get some more free time I will do my install.

Let me know how your installation goes

dcrew1x · 09-24-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

Very nice!

Frankly, I think the OEM pedals from the Touring look much cleaner than aftermarket ones.

Exactly how I feel

kenchan · 09-24-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dcrew1x

I tried installing them today real quick before work and yes they are a PITA to install haha. (clutch & brake pedal)

hahaha

yah, some folks will tell you to boil it first, but im not too fond of water UNDER my pedal covers...im sure it'll dry eventually but heatgun makes more sense to me.

Modshack · 09-24-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

Frankly, I think the OEM pedals from the Touring look much cleaner than aftermarket ones.

Meh...Boils down to Performance or Bling. Personally I'm in it for the performance but that sorta bucks the trend here...

Make your choice, pay your money..

BTW, I've had my rubber pedals off and on a half dozen times in the past week. Just roll the lips over the metal pedals. No gyrations or heat guns necessary..it's no big deal..

kenchan · 09-24-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Meh...Boils down to Performance or Bling. Personally I'm in it for the performance but that sorta bucks the trend here...

Make your choice, pay your money..

BTW, I've had my rubber pedals off and on a half dozen times in the past week. Just roll the lips over the metal pedals. No gyrations or heat guns necessary..it's no big deal..

i doubt you're going to net much "performance" out of
your SRT's but like your intake duct you made, if it makes
you feel good, that's worth it.

let's also not forget
the spacers you are using that offsets the wheel rate of
your factory suspension geometry... and add tramlining.
i dont mean to be an arse but i can be if you want me
to.

removing the stock rubber pads are easy. we all know
that. we're talking about the ones with the metal (touring
pedals) those are a biotch to install if you dont heat it up.

Modshack · 09-24-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i dont mean to be an arse but i can be if you want me
to.

I didn't ask, but you're doing a great job!
(and clearly you did not get my point)

kenchan · 09-24-2009, 05:33 PM

yah, well let's not start this cause you did a great DIY on your pedals and im sure there are others that want to do the SRT ones.

as such, there are folks like me that want the factory look.

shabarivas · 09-24-2009, 05:43 PM

LOL ... why all the calling out?

Modshack · 09-24-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

LOL ... why all the calling out?

Beats me..

dcrew1x · 09-24-2009, 06:21 PM

Lol what performance would you get out of pedals...

Grip? that's a joke.

It's purely for aesthetics in either case.

shabarivas · 09-24-2009, 06:37 PM

Are you joking me? Pedals are extremely important... why on earth do you see people w/ different steering wheels? or different seats? they all have their functions... just because most people never drive their car to the limit and therefore all the things you take for granted @ 60-80 mph work fine... does not mean the same holds true when you are at a track side by side near another car going through a turn...

If only I could count the number of times my skater shoes have slipped off the clutch on quick shifts... or when my heel slips on the gas on blip shifts...

dcrew1x · 09-24-2009, 06:42 PM

I agree with what you are saying but the stock pedals have plenty of grip as it is..

Anyways, I don't want to argue any points about performance. I do apologize if I have offended you.

Now getting back on topic (solution for aluminum touring pedals for base model), does anyone have any input on how to install the touring pedals for base model Z's?

Thanks.

Modshack · 09-24-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

Are you joking me? Pedals are extremely important... why on earth do you see people w/ different steering wheels? or different seats? they all have their functions... just because most people never drive their car to the limit and therefore all the things you take for granted @ 60-80 mph work fine... does not mean the same holds true when you are at a track side by side near another car going through a turn...

Performance is all about maximizing the car and its control. Tactile feel and Pedal grip are all about enhancing that control that you have over the cars inputs. You don't see race cars with rubber, aluminum "trimmed" pedals..,,,(duh)... If these meet your needs, then great....I have no problem with that choice, just dont pretend it's as good (for really serious driving) as a dedicated, Grip enhanced race pedal. Sounds like it's good enough for you though and that's OK. Personally, I drive in Piloti driving shoes, not sandals or bare feet. Control and feel is important to me. If you don't really "Get" this then you're a pretty typical driver, and a very typical 370Z owner(from my observations here) . Some of us aspire to be more than typical and value the stuff that makes a difference in feel and, yes, performance. Sometimes it's as simple as not having some rubber to numb the feel between you and the controls. The "closer the bone, the sweeter the meat" so to speak....

JoeD · 09-24-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Meh...Boils down to Performance or Bling. Personally I'm in it for the performance but that sorta bucks the trend here...

Don't get me wrong...I certainly am too, and it's evident if you've been following my posts. I also agree on the sentiment of members on this forum in general.

However, having been road-racing competitively and attending open track-days in various cars for over 6 years, I have yet to drive a factory performance-car with pedals begging for an upgrade, and the 370Z is no exception. I've found nothing wrong with the design of the factory pedals, be it Base or Touring, and I certainly don't run into any issues with slippage or heel-toeing even with my size-12 feet.

In this context with the given OEM parts, considering aftermarket aluminum pedal-covers a "performance modification" is akin to the notion of a shift-knob providing the same end result. That said, adding the Touring units to a Base provides a very nice aesthetic upgrade without sacrifice of "performance" offered from tacky looking, aftermarket pieces.

Beware of overly-grippy pedals with sharp, raised aluminum edges, however. Those provide a little too much performance and don't allow for any sliding of your foot when it calls for adjustment while planted on a pedal or rolling off the throttle/brake.

As for Pilotis...I'll leave those for the poseur Porsche or Ferrari owners who think they are "performance drivers" but merely drive to Stabucks on the weekends and have never even been on a track. If I'm racing, I'm obviously in Sparcos with a suit, but for merely lapping or days focused on spirited-driving on nice roads...Puma Speedcats or even my Diesel Parandys serve me just fine.

09-24-2009, 06:21 PM	#71 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	Lol what performance would you get out of pedals... Grip? that's a joke. It's purely for aesthetics in either case. __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

09-24-2009, 06:42 PM	#73 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	I agree with what you are saying but the stock pedals have plenty of grip as it is.. Anyways, I don't want to argue any points about performance. I do apologize if I have offended you. Now getting back on topic (solution for aluminum touring pedals for base model), does anyone have any input on how to install the touring pedals for base model Z's? Thanks. __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	JoeD- yah, it's a preference thing, but for my car (since it's pretty much stock and will remain that way) i wanted the genuine bits. basically i wanted the touring less the leather seats. that's why im kinda going backwards and adding the stuff that was missing on my Base with sport package. hahaha. (installed the homelink/compass mirror just last night).

09-24-2009, 05:33 PM	#68 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, well let's not start this cause you did a great DIY on your pedals and im sure there are others that want to do the SRT ones. as such, there are folks like me that want the factory look.

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shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	LOL ... why all the calling out?

09-24-2009, 06:37 PM	#72 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Are you joking me? Pedals are extremely important... why on earth do you see people w/ different steering wheels? or different seats? they all have their functions... just because most people never drive their car to the limit and therefore all the things you take for granted @ 60-80 mph work fine... does not mean the same holds true when you are at a track side by side near another car going through a turn... If only I could count the number of times my skater shoes have slipped off the clutch on quick shifts... or when my heel slips on the gas on blip shifts...