Pedal adjustment for better heel&toe?
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Yakima WA
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1991 Firebird
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 w/auburn racers diff
Pedal adjustment for better heel&toe?
Hey i was just wondering if anyone has modified their Pedals in their car so that the brake and gas pedal are level with each other ( or at least closer). Trying to get my heel on the gas pedal while putting the brake on is really hard due to how much higher the brake pedal is when compared to the gas. Has anyone modified their pedal assembly for this reason? i have a 91 firebird with a T5.
#2
Member
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T5 manual
I did last fall by ordering a set of Sparco bolt on pedals for $25. I removed the rubber covers off the car's pedals and drilled holes for the bols. I got them so close now that I work not to press the throttle pedal when pressing on the brake.
#4
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: SW Chicago 'burbs
Posts: 1,428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: American Iron Firebird
Engine: The little 305 that could.
Transmission: Richmond T-10
Axle/Gears: Floater 9" - 3.64 gears
My brake pedal is far below the gas pedal when I'm hard on the brakes, has anyone else had that issue?
#6
Moderator
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Posts: 17,122
Likes: 0
Received 123 Likes
on
104 Posts
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
I fabricated a bracket to the throttle pedal rod to relocate the plastic pedal up higher (farther away from firewall). It's just about even with the brake pedal now. The drawback is that it's quite high off the floor so I need to know exactly where it is. It's easy to move my foot to the right and miss the pedal or slide my foot under the pedel.
The reason I did the relocation is that I have my seat set back farther than stock and I had to fully reach with my leg to go to WOT. Moving the pedal backward has me in a more natural position and only moving the ankle is required to move the throttle.
I don't need the "heel/toe" thing. Left foot holds brake pedel until transbrake is set then brake pedel is released.
The reason I did the relocation is that I have my seat set back farther than stock and I had to fully reach with my leg to go to WOT. Moving the pedal backward has me in a more natural position and only moving the ankle is required to move the throttle.
I don't need the "heel/toe" thing. Left foot holds brake pedel until transbrake is set then brake pedel is released.
#7
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: SW Chicago 'burbs
Posts: 1,428
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: American Iron Firebird
Engine: The little 305 that could.
Transmission: Richmond T-10
Axle/Gears: Floater 9" - 3.64 gears
Originally Posted by 1MeanZ
another thing I do is put the arch of my foot on the brake pedal and tap the throttle pedal with my toe. Seems to work ok for me.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LT1Formula
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
7
10-08-2015 08:34 PM