New pedals....
01-08-2007, 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by WeaponX6X
I picked the Sparco Carbon Fiber pedals. Got them for about $50 shipped off of ebay...although I have seen them go for $30 shipped.
01-08-2007, 02:06 AM
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Ah, well let us know what you think when you get there.
Is this the same kind of install as the obx (where you remove the clutch and brake rubber piece) and put on the gas pedal, or do you have to drill holes in the pedals, or do they latch on in the back? (i think that covers all basis lol)
Is this the same kind of install as the obx (where you remove the clutch and brake rubber piece) and put on the gas pedal, or do you have to drill holes in the pedals, or do they latch on in the back? (i think that covers all basis lol)
01-09-2007, 06:18 AM
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You know, i've heard the same, that its illegal. Lets set it the facts straight here, is it legal or not to drive barefoot?
(its no coincidence that this 'myth' is all over the country)
(its no coincidence that this 'myth' is all over the country)
01-09-2007, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Wikipedia
Driving Barefoot
Many people like to drive barefoot, and argue that it is safer than wearing certain types of loose-fitting footwear, such as flip-flops. However, critics suggest that it may be dangerous in some situations. For instance, if a sudden stop is necessary and there is anything such as gravel or glass embedded in the brake pedal, the leg's reflexes may cause the foot to withdraw from the pedal, resulting in an increased stopping time.
Regulations concerning driving barefoot vary from one jurisdiction to another:
* In the United States, widespread belief in the existence of laws against driving barefoot has been debunked as an urban legend. Members of the Society for Barefoot Living wrote letters to the highway patrols of all 50 states and were told by officials in each state that driving barefoot was not illegal.
* In Germany, traffic laws do not forbid driving barefoot. For thorough study see Verkehrsportal (German), concerning German traffic laws.
* In Belgium, the driving code does not explicitly ban barefoot driving, but article 8.3 requires drivers to be "constantly able to perform any maneuver". According to the federal police, this implicitly bans barefoot driving. (However, barefoot drivers dispute that lack of shoes impairs their ability to perform maneuvers. It is not known whether this dispute has been tried in Belgian courts).
* In Hong Kong, laws require drivers to be driving with appropriate footwear. Driving barefoot, or with sandals, is not allowed.
* In New Zealand, traffic laws do not forbid driving barefoot. At least one member of the public has emailed Land Transport NZ, who confirmed that no existing legislation requires drivers to wear footwear.
Many people like to drive barefoot, and argue that it is safer than wearing certain types of loose-fitting footwear, such as flip-flops. However, critics suggest that it may be dangerous in some situations. For instance, if a sudden stop is necessary and there is anything such as gravel or glass embedded in the brake pedal, the leg's reflexes may cause the foot to withdraw from the pedal, resulting in an increased stopping time.
Regulations concerning driving barefoot vary from one jurisdiction to another:
* In the United States, widespread belief in the existence of laws against driving barefoot has been debunked as an urban legend. Members of the Society for Barefoot Living wrote letters to the highway patrols of all 50 states and were told by officials in each state that driving barefoot was not illegal.
* In Germany, traffic laws do not forbid driving barefoot. For thorough study see Verkehrsportal (German), concerning German traffic laws.
* In Belgium, the driving code does not explicitly ban barefoot driving, but article 8.3 requires drivers to be "constantly able to perform any maneuver". According to the federal police, this implicitly bans barefoot driving. (However, barefoot drivers dispute that lack of shoes impairs their ability to perform maneuvers. It is not known whether this dispute has been tried in Belgian courts).
* In Hong Kong, laws require drivers to be driving with appropriate footwear. Driving barefoot, or with sandals, is not allowed.
* In New Zealand, traffic laws do not forbid driving barefoot. At least one member of the public has emailed Land Transport NZ, who confirmed that no existing legislation requires drivers to wear footwear.
07-25-2007, 07:10 AM
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i personally would not buy the OBX pedals. they are ridiculously overpriced and isn't any better than the ebay stuff. I am about to install some pedal covers into my gf's tc and I will be removing the stock rubber covers and drilling holes straight through the metal parts of the clutch and brake pedals. not sure how the gas pedal works, but i think its one piece. i'll probably drill through that whole piece and mount the gas pedal a little lower than it stock.
then, i'll teach my gf to heel-toe downshift :-)
I used to have my Levoc pedals clipped using the supplied mounts, but they started to get loose. i found them to be useless. drilling holes is so much better.
then, i'll teach my gf to heel-toe downshift :-)
I used to have my Levoc pedals clipped using the supplied mounts, but they started to get loose. i found them to be useless. drilling holes is so much better.
07-25-2007, 10:37 AM
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You know when it says to use water to help them on, there not lying. Second i put some water on the rubber, the OBX's slid right on.
Doing it dry is a pain the ___ and good luck. Bit of water and they go on in seconds
Doing it dry is a pain the ___ and good luck. Bit of water and they go on in seconds
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