Discussion
A small niggle for me is that I am not able to heal and toe on my car on spirited down changes while on the brakes.
When I test drove other monaro's I was able to heel and toe, but the throttle was a fair distance from the brake pedal. On my car the gap is too far for my size 12's to reach. Is it possible to either move or bend the metal of the throttle pedal so it sits closer without affecting the application of throttle.
Your help is most appreciated
James
When I test drove other monaro's I was able to heel and toe, but the throttle was a fair distance from the brake pedal. On my car the gap is too far for my size 12's to reach. Is it possible to either move or bend the metal of the throttle pedal so it sits closer without affecting the application of throttle.
Your help is most appreciated
James
It's a monaro. The throttle is nearly touching the side of the car. Getting on for a 6" gap. Not like my BMW which is perfect. It's almost possible with walking boots, but with these on I am liable to head but the steering wheel such is the pedal feel. If I wear my omp track day boots I have no chance as I would need size 15's.
So for those that have modified how did you do it.
Brute force or heating up gently or cutting mounting and re welding.
Thanks for the responses this far
So for those that have modified how did you do it.
Brute force or heating up gently or cutting mounting and re welding.
Thanks for the responses this far
The height difference is not much more than about 1cm. it's just so far away. You could fit the brake pedal between the gap again. On my 325 track car it's about an inch and a half and about 2 inches on my 635csi. Father 911 is about 2 inches. All of these are easy to modulate a satisfying heal and toe.
On the track it's great as allows a faster down change without locking up on the change which allows you to concentrate on a bit of trail braking into a hairpin or such like to set up the rear for the next corner.
Looking at the monaro pedal it's all metal and looks like either a slight bend or a slight shortening of the cross bar would cure the problem.
On the track it's great as allows a faster down change without locking up on the change which allows you to concentrate on a bit of trail braking into a hairpin or such like to set up the rear for the next corner.
Looking at the monaro pedal it's all metal and looks like either a slight bend or a slight shortening of the cross bar would cure the problem.
When the pedals are well spaced using the side of the foot is fine. Using the ball of the foot I can't reach as the pedal is over by the carpet and door on the far right side. I need to take a photo tomorrow. When talking about metal I was talking about the linkage rather than the pedal bit that you press and adjusting this. If the linkage is plastic then I am in trouble. The other car I drove at Elite was not ideal, but the throttle was a good 3 inches closer to the brake pedal. I can get my size 12 foot through the gap in mine.
Thanks for all the posts all very helpful thank you
Thanks for all the posts all very helpful thank you
As promised a couple of photos. The gap as you can see is pretty big
This one is with foot at maximum pivot and I have pretty chunky shoes on in size 12. I am also now touching the floor with my heel. If I move over more I will slip off brake. All photos taken stationary with engine off.
This one is with foot at maximum pivot and I have pretty chunky shoes on in size 12. I am also now touching the floor with my heel. If I move over more I will slip off brake. All photos taken stationary with engine off.
Edited by Sohlman on Friday 30th January 23:29
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