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Is there a correspoding backplate on these to keep it together?
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If I understand your question correctly there is no back plate. These billet covers are bolted directly on to your peddles.
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Why go with aluminum over rubber? Aren't there any problems with your feet slipping off?
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Well honestly what sold me was the cool factor of the aluminum peddles. As for slipping I guess it could be a problem if the soles of my boots got wet. But so far I actually prefer the smooth surface, to the gripper rubber peddle covers. Besides while the brake & clutch peddles have rubber there isn’t one for the accelerator on later B’s.
Perhaps some of the racers will comment if there is any advantages of a metal peddle over a rubber one?
Is there a correspoding backplate on these to keep it together?
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If I understand your question correctly there is no back plate. These billet covers are bolted directly on to your peddles.
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Why go with aluminum over rubber? Aren't there any problems with your feet slipping off?
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Well honestly what sold me was the cool factor of the aluminum peddles. As for slipping I guess it could be a problem if the soles of my boots got wet. But so far I actually prefer the smooth surface, to the gripper rubber peddle covers. Besides while the brake & clutch peddles have rubber there isn’t one for the accelerator on later B’s.
Perhaps some of the racers will comment if there is any advantages of a metal peddle over a rubber one?
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I've never had a problem with my feet slipping off my pedals... and they are all bare metal.
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Octagon pedals? I like it!
Metal pedals are common, but usually they have raised holes with sharp edges to grab the oles of your shoes. These do look fairly smooth. The Paddy Hopkirk pedal doesn't use holes but does have fairly large, deep grooves.
Keep us posted on how these work, Bret!
Metal pedals are common, but usually they have raised holes with sharp edges to grab the oles of your shoes. These do look fairly smooth. The Paddy Hopkirk pedal doesn't use holes but does have fairly large, deep grooves.
Keep us posted on how these work, Bret!
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I just hate diggin' up old threads /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif
I've noticed that Moss is now also offering a "Dead Peddle" to match the billet aluminum peddle kit and that the Hopkirk peddle has returned as well... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Been dropping hints left and right in an attempt to get these things for Christmas gifts... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I've noticed that Moss is now also offering a "Dead Peddle" to match the billet aluminum peddle kit and that the Hopkirk peddle has returned as well... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Been dropping hints left and right in an attempt to get these things for Christmas gifts... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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oh fer sher! but I gotta have the billet clutch, brake, and dead peddles too...
I use tuh not think anything about not having a dead peddle. But lately I've been taking particular notice on how far and how long it takes my left leg to move from its normal rest position to get ready to push the clutch... I've come to the thinking that a dead peddle next to the clutch will work great for my style of foot work ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
I use tuh not think anything about not having a dead peddle. But lately I've been taking particular notice on how far and how long it takes my left leg to move from its normal rest position to get ready to push the clutch... I've come to the thinking that a dead peddle next to the clutch will work great for my style of foot work ... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
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Move the switch.
Take it out, put in the dead pedal, then remount the switch at the north end of the new dead pedal. Then the high-beam switch is always one toe-tap away.
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Take it out, put in the dead pedal, then remount the switch at the north end of the new dead pedal. Then the high-beam switch is always one toe-tap away.
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I heart that: After all this talk about dead pedals - I saw an "MGB" one advertised on ebay a few weeks ago, and there's a similar thread or two over on the MG Experience bbs - I went and bought a $5.00 RX7 dead pedal off ebay this evening. Not shiny and pretty and functional like Bret has shown us, but cheap and functional. Personally, I like shiny and pretty and functional but the Mrs. likes cheap and functional. It's my car, but guess who won? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Bret - I think the new pedals look great. They're a nice touch and really do add some class and bling to the footwell.
R.
Bret - I think the new pedals look great. They're a nice touch and really do add some class and bling to the footwell.
R.
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I'm about due for some new pedal covers as well. I can't seem to find the rubber ones anywhere (someone mentioned TRF), but these do look rather nice. My preferred driving footwear are Vans, so I am worried about slippage. Does anyone with sneakers have problems in this department?
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*shrug* my foot wear varies a little, but the two sets of shoes I drive with are New Balances which can be a bit clunky to try and wrassle MGB peddles with, and some thin slick rubber soled "deck shoes" which have quickly become my favorite driving shoes. My rubber brake peddle pad came off some time ago. So, I've been driving around with the bare metal peddle for about a month now. I had some problems while the pad was still hanging on for dear life, but since it came off, I haven't had any problems with foot slippage on the bare metal.
Then again, it doesn't rain much out here. So your miles may vary.
Then again, it doesn't rain much out here. So your miles may vary.
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I'm about due for some new pedal covers as well. I can't seem to find the rubber ones anywhere
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Moss 280-770
I'm about due for some new pedal covers as well. I can't seem to find the rubber ones anywhere
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I have always preferred a pedal that pivots from the bottom.
(Maybe from early truck shifting experience)
This is what I set up in the Pinto......
Very easy.......Just a hinge from the hardware bolted to the floor & a piece of scrap stainless.
Use the original gas pedal lever (just cut off the pad)
Also....Put a weak spring on the back to keep it from flopping.
Didn't have to do this w/ the Elva......It came that way
(Maybe one of the reasons I felt so at home when I first sat in it)
(Maybe from early truck shifting experience)
This is what I set up in the Pinto......
Very easy.......Just a hinge from the hardware bolted to the floor & a piece of scrap stainless.
Use the original gas pedal lever (just cut off the pad)
Also....Put a weak spring on the back to keep it from flopping.
Didn't have to do this w/ the Elva......It came that way
(Maybe one of the reasons I felt so at home when I first sat in it)
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funky. 99% of the cars i've driven had the gas peddle pivot above like the stock MGBs do. I think the only car that doesn't was a PT Cruiser, and the peddle in that car felt all wrong to me, not to mention it felt like it was made for people that had no calf muscles.
On the performance mods end, I have plans to do "stealth" engine mods that ought to improve over all engine performance, and have already lowered the car, but still considering other ways to improve handling particularly at the rear.
On the performance mods end, I have plans to do "stealth" engine mods that ought to improve over all engine performance, and have already lowered the car, but still considering other ways to improve handling particularly at the rear.