WhiteHorse3.7

*This is a repost from the S197 general section. Not sure if this would be the right place for this, but here goes:

I know this has been discussed before on occasion, but has anybody here swapped out pedals or done any other mod specifically for heel-toe downshifting?

These pedals from SRP Racing look promising:

http://www.srpracing.com/pd-mustang-...ing-pedals.cfm

I feel like the gap between the pedals is too large for reliable heel-toe (I feel like my foot is going to slip off of the brake-not a good feeling). The SRP pedals look like the only set out there that specifically addresses this. Ideally I think I would like the brake pedal to move towards the gas, however, if there might be a way to do that...

Any thoughts? Anyone tried the SRP pedals?

tigercrazy718

honestly i just practiced a bunch and got the hang of it. im able to reliably do it on the track, and i wear a size 10 narrow shoe (vans). but it couldnt hurt to get bigger pedals, bc then you can do the side of the foot rather than the actual heel toe maneuver.

WhiteHorse3.7

Thanks for the reply, I agree that I'm getting more comfortable with the motion with practice, especially since I tried rotating my foot counter-clockwise a bit (I'm sure you know what I mean).

I did just pull the trigger on the SRP pedals however, I guess curiosity got the better of me Plus they'll look serious at the cruise nights lol. The extra grip and the rib around the pedal I think should help, and the gas pedal is around 1/2" wider according to their blurb on the site. I didn't go for the super-wide pedal, because I could see the extra wing finding its way under my foot when I'm not trying to stab at it.

I'll get a few shots and let you all know what I think when I get them!

tigercrazy718

yea def would love to know how they feel. keep us posted!

WhiteHorse3.7

My pedals arrived this week, and i finally got some alone time with my car and got them installed. I am very impressed with the quality and finish on the pedals; there are many finish/pattern options, I ordered their "grid" pattern in natural satin aluminum. They arrived 11 days after I placed my order, which is impressive since they are machined to order. The pedals come with all stainless hardware (machine screws and locknuts for the clutch and brake, self-tapping screws for the dead pedal and accelerator).

Here are a few pics from the install for your enjoyment and edification:




Beautiful machine work and very functional grid pattern.



The factory pedal covers come off relatively easily (gas is a polymer plastic and has no cover). Unfortunately there is not much usable metal on the perimeter of the factory pedal "base", so extra care must be taken when drilling the mounting holes for the clutch and brake to allow room for the locknuts on the backside of the pedals.



The one hitch I ran into involved mounting the dead pedal. The instructions refer to metal under the carpet, and self-tapping screws are provided. However, if you pull back the carpet over the dead pedal, there is a large foam block that forms the shape of the footwell. In that foam block the short self-tapping screws would be worth about as much as dental floss at a Willie Nelson concert, so I came up with my own solution. I grabbed a few 3/8" 8-32 stainless machine screws, low-profile locknuts, and fender washers at the hardware store and simply bolted the dead pedal to the carpet. We'll see how it holds up to daily driving...



The end result is worth the mildly tricky install, however. The gas pedal is a bit wider than stock right where it's needed for heel-toe, the grid pattern is quite grippy, and the raised rib around the perimeter lets you know how much pedal is under your foot. They look awesome too

tigercrazy718

those look hot! ill def keep that company in mind to get some in the future

Barrie

They look great! Definitely moved up my to do list. Thanks for the write up and pics.