Discussion
I'm sure it's been asked before but I can't find it with the search facility at the moment.
I recently purchased a R400 SV (Duratec), my first Caterham, and I find the pedals are too far apart to heel and toe. What have people found is the best modification to assist this? Bend the pedal, if so which one? Fit a larger brake plate? Wear giant shoes? Or something I haven't thought of yet?
I recently purchased a R400 SV (Duratec), my first Caterham, and I find the pedals are too far apart to heel and toe. What have people found is the best modification to assist this? Bend the pedal, if so which one? Fit a larger brake plate? Wear giant shoes? Or something I haven't thought of yet?
That looks like a very oddly spaced pedal box! Seems like quite the predicament!
I wouldn't bother with bigger shoes, what you'd gain in being able to touch both pedals you'd be more than likely to loose in feel.
I would have thought some form of modification to the accel pedal to increase the surface area slightly might be the best way to go.
Disclaimer: I have no technical experience... so this could be awful advice!
I wouldn't bother with bigger shoes, what you'd gain in being able to touch both pedals you'd be more than likely to loose in feel.
I would have thought some form of modification to the accel pedal to increase the surface area slightly might be the best way to go.
Disclaimer: I have no technical experience... so this could be awful advice!
Not sure about an SV but on an S3 I used a couple of washers to bring the brake pedal across slightly. I adjusted the brake and Throttle pedals up and down but still had problems that I only solved by swapping my Puma Speedcats for Pilloti shoes.
They are wide enough for heel toe but slim enough for S3 driving
They are wide enough for heel toe but slim enough for S3 driving
When heel and toeing I use the ball of my foot on the brake and the outer edge of my foot on the throttle. This is why most race boots have a re enforced part on the outer edge! This method also allows you to modulate the brake as you get loads of feel. All in MHO of course, each to their own.
I have an SV too, and the first thing I thought when I saw the padal box setup was "WTF!" Obviously built to price.
I think the only sensible option is to bend them.
Personaly I'm going to cut mine out, throw it away, and fit this floor mounted setup from AP.
http://www.apracing.com/product_details/race_car/p...
But at £2k plus about £850 the master cylinders bringing it closer to £3k it's a bit eye watering.
I just think that feel, through the wheel, seat, and pedals, is one of the most important factors of driving. So IMO worth investing some time and effort.
Get bending! and good luck.
I think the only sensible option is to bend them.
Personaly I'm going to cut mine out, throw it away, and fit this floor mounted setup from AP.
http://www.apracing.com/product_details/race_car/p...
But at £2k plus about £850 the master cylinders bringing it closer to £3k it's a bit eye watering.
I just think that feel, through the wheel, seat, and pedals, is one of the most important factors of driving. So IMO worth investing some time and effort.
Get bending! and good luck.
in a non-SV I removed half the circle on the throttle pedal and welded a flat piece to extend it. I am more comforntable with using the side of my foot half way down to blip which worked with the longer pedal.
Take the pedal box cover off and see what options you can see. BTW being anally retentive, I don't like the idea of bending pedals in situ!
Bert
Edited to say throttle, not brake doh
Take the pedal box cover off and see what options you can see. BTW being anally retentive, I don't like the idea of bending pedals in situ!
Bert
Edited to say throttle, not brake doh
Edited by BertBert on Monday 9th July 16:37
I went down the route of using some pipe to extend the pedal. Details here -> http://blatchat.com/t.asp?id=202654
I'd reached my limit on the free version of Flickr. Deleted some old pics. Try again here -> http://www.flickr.com/photos/markelane/sets/721576...
Cheers
Mark
Cheers
Mark
I looked at bending the pedals too but decided on an easier option.
I found a piece of plastic pipe (it was a waterproof container originally) which was a snug fit through the body of the throttle pedal. I secured it in place with a small nut and bolt drilled through the underside. I have adjusted the length to suit by cutting off more of the plastic.
I found a piece of plastic pipe (it was a waterproof container originally) which was a snug fit through the body of the throttle pedal. I secured it in place with a small nut and bolt drilled through the underside. I have adjusted the length to suit by cutting off more of the plastic.
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