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Old May 22, 2002 | 01:15 AM
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Anyone have a cool dead-pedal in their car?

i always keep my left foot on that plastic (part of the carpet) dead pedal.
does anyone have an aftermarket one installed, or even fabricated one?
just wondering, becuase I am thinking of doing something with mine,
like diamond plating or something.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 12:37 AM
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okay, 52 off yous guys checked this out, and NO replys? Now I know one
of you have had to have done this! if not im just doin it myself.

punks.....


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Old May 23, 2002 | 01:15 AM
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Carbon fiber...

At one point in time i was going to cover mine with a piece of that 1/8 inch carbon fiber sheet cut to size, but I never have....
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Old May 23, 2002 | 08:47 AM
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Well, I was curious to know what a dead-pedal was. Didn't ever think that someone would want to make it stand out!
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Old May 23, 2002 | 08:51 AM
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Is it really necessary to accessorize the dead pedal? You just put your foot there.

Maybe I'll get a carbon fiber ash tray.

Ooohhhh. Chrome plated flasher relay.

And the ever popular titanium seat rail bolts.

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Old May 23, 2002 | 09:16 AM
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I don't even put my foot on it, I usually set with my foot pulled up against the seat, I'm rather tall.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by un4givin89
I don't even put my foot on it, I usually set with my foot pulled up against the seat, I'm rather tall.
Since when is 5'7 rather tall? Maybe if you live in a land of Pygmies.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 01:18 PM
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
Is it really necessary to accessorize the dead pedal? You just put your foot there.

Maybe I'll get a carbon fiber ash tray.

Ooohhhh. Chrome plated flasher relay.

And the ever popular titanium seat rail bolts.


:lala: I'm at work laughing like an idiot, just imagining a Chrome flasher relay
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Old May 23, 2002 | 01:48 PM
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I'm 6'6 is that rather tall? lol

i put my foot whereever it goes...it takes up some space!


chris
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Old May 23, 2002 | 10:30 PM
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Originally posted by Zepher

Since when is 5'7 rather tall? Maybe if you live in a land of Pygmies.

5'7" huh and you are so tall you need to put your foot all the way back against the seat? Try moving the seat back

Anyway, I don't see why anyone would want to customize the dead pedal, but whatever soaks your goat.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 10:44 PM
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alrite guys, thanks for burnin the idea. the reason is, its the one area of
the floor that looks a little ratty. the plastic is just torn up looking from the
abuse of shoes etc. So i thought a metal overlay would just look better,
doesnt have a large function, like those huge spoilers that help supposingly
create a downforce, oh but wait, you have to be going how fast for that
to happen? just my point...
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Old May 24, 2002 | 03:01 AM
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And the ever popular titanium seat rail bolts

our seats are held down by nuts not bolts :lala:
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Old May 24, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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lol


i like the idea, that plastic is crappy lookin...
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Old May 25, 2002 | 02:01 AM
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well, after i do something with this, i will post it
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Old May 25, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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sometimes i drive with 2 feet...but when i dont i guess i have the other foot on the floorboard..but this is when im driving my high power golf carts at work LOL. the carbon fiber idea doesnt sound bad...but its gonna be one of those mods where you have to tell people you have it - to get them to notice...its not gonna be something noticeable...sounds more like a mod for personal comfort to me....but i would want to see how this looks if anyone follows through with this idea.

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Old May 26, 2002 | 01:16 AM
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I've got a good idea...how about you just cover it up so you don't have too see it...kinda like this...

Ryan
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Old May 26, 2002 | 09:31 AM
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Originally posted by Zepher

Since when is 5'7 rather tall? Maybe if you live in a land of Pygmies.
If I'm 5'7 then you are 5'3 cuase you are way shorter than me, I happen to be 5'10
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Old May 26, 2002 | 09:33 AM
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Originally posted by pennylessz28


If I'm 5'7 then you are 5'3 cuase you are way shorter than me, I happen to be 5'10
Really, you don't look that tall in person.
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Old May 26, 2002 | 10:08 AM
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5'10" still isn't "rather tall"
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Old May 26, 2002 | 12:44 PM
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no kiddin 5'10" isn't that tall..i'm 6'7" and "slipping"into my car isn't as easy as i'd like lol but hey when you're hooked you're hooked
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Old May 26, 2002 | 12:47 PM
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Old May 26, 2002 | 12:52 PM
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heh yea i'll be the first to admit that i look silly driving my car. Especially with the tops off. People keep telling me that my head sticks out over the top but it doesn't really. but i probably do look silly tho. I'm a big dood too so that sucks lol but hey i love my jenavive .
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Old May 26, 2002 | 07:32 PM
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Originally posted by IROC-ZWV
I'm 6'6 is that rather tall? lol

i put my foot whereever it goes...it takes up some space!


chris
I dont have any feet!!!
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Old May 26, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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Originally posted by Archael
no kiddin 5'10" isn't that tall..i'm 6'7" and "slipping"into my car isn't as easy as i'd like lol but hey when you're hooked you're hooked
You dont need a 3rd Gen.............You need a TAHOE>>>>LOL
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Old May 26, 2002 | 08:32 PM
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if you want to check into mba ??? or something like that they make alot of things for fourth gen cars RKsport sells their products and they make a aluminum petal kit for fourth gens and they come with a dead petal.
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Old May 27, 2002 | 02:51 AM
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swap in a T5. keep your other foot busy, and get an equal workout!
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Old May 27, 2002 | 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by igotslicksNchix
swap in a T5. keep your other foot busy, and get an equal workout!
T-56 maybe.
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Old May 27, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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Silly midgets.....
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Old May 27, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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Hey FireBretha........How long you lived In Naperville? I used to live in Mt. Vernon.
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Old May 27, 2002 | 11:38 PM
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Originally posted by un4givin89
I don't even put my foot on it, I usually set with my foot pulled up against the seat, I'm rather tall.
Great minds think alike It is very comfortable, then again I do that only when I'm on the highway, I have a manual.

and I'm 6"4'
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