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j_dirge Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2007 Posts: 4641 Location: Twain Harte, CA
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:35 pm Post subject: Big feet / tiny pedals |
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Solutions?
I have size 12s.. if using the brake I am either hitting the gas pedal or clutch pedal at the same time.. can make for some exciting times.
when using the clutch.. I am either hitting the brake, too.. or flipping my high beams on/off.
Surely I am not the only one... _________________ -89 GL Westy, SVX.. finally.
-57 pan f/g buggy with a 67 pancake Type 3 "S"
"Jimi Hendrix owned one. Richard Nixon did not"
-Grand Tour, Season 1, episodes 4 and 5
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those are straight line runs with light weight race cars for only 1/4mile at a time..
not pushing a loaded brick up a mountain pass with a family of 4+ inside expecting to have an event free vacation..
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BL3Manx Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2006 Posts: 6767 Location: Northern California
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:07 am Post subject: Re: Big feet / tiny pedals |
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I wear 12 1/2 shoes. I get rid of the flat pedal and use a roller. It is thinner so when I go to the brake pedal, the overlap now misses the gas pedal.
For the clutch, I use the Big Foot pedal extender that moves the clutch to the left 1 inch.
With those two small modifications, I can heel-toe the fuel and brake and be very quick on the pedals. _________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
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j_dirge Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2007 Posts: 4641 Location: Twain Harte, CA
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:12 am Post subject: Re: Big feet / tiny pedals |
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Thank you gentlemen.
I'll look into the roller for the gas pedal, too.
These two mods look to be very promising.
.. until then.. I'll be driving only in my skinny shoes.
Do either of you still have the hi-low beam switch on the forward wall? or did you go to a dash switch or column selector? _________________ -89 GL Westy, SVX.. finally.
-57 pan f/g buggy with a 67 pancake Type 3 "S"
"Jimi Hendrix owned one. Richard Nixon did not"
-Grand Tour, Season 1, episodes 4 and 5
danfromsyr wrote: |
those are straight line runs with light weight race cars for only 1/4mile at a time..
not pushing a loaded brick up a mountain pass with a family of 4+ inside expecting to have an event free vacation..
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andygere Samba Member
Joined: January 31, 2014 Posts: 600 Location: Central Coast, CA
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Big feet / tiny pedals |
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The PO of my buggy whacked the clutch pedal off the stem, moved it over a bit and welded it back on sideways. It provides a surprising amount of additional room, but looks a little funny. I went with the non-logo pedal pads so the VW wouldn't be lying on it's side. |
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joescoolcustoms Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006 Posts: 9054 Location: West By God Virginia
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Big feet / tiny pedals |
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j_dirge wrote: |
Thank you gentlemen.
I'll look into the roller for the gas pedal, too.
These tow mods look to e very promising.
.. until then.. I'll be driving only in my skinny shoes.
Do either of you still have the hi-low beam switch on the forward wall? or did you go to a dash switch or column selector? |
I use the floor dimmer switches mounted to the forward firewall, to the left of the clutch pedal. Still plenty of room for my big feet to use it.
_________________ Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race
Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.
Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone |
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slalombuggy Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2010 Posts: 9131 Location: Canada
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:30 am Post subject: Re: Big feet / tiny pedals |
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I have size 13s, still use a flat pedal but bend the clutch pedal over about 1/2" Easy to do on the old style forged pedals, the stamped ones need some heat. I have also cut off the pads and moved them over on others cars.
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wythac Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Big feet / tiny pedals |
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When I was modifying my pedal set for a hydraulic clutch I moved the clutch pedal out by about 3/4". I added a "double leg" roller accelerator pedal at the same time. I don't have big feet but like the extra room between pedals as a safety and comfort improvement. |
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clonebug Samba Member
Joined: January 29, 2005 Posts: 4026 Location: NW Washington
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2016 4:28 am Post subject: Re: Big feet / tiny pedals |
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The 67 beetle turn signal switch and other newer ones have a dimmer switch button on it. If you get the correct headlight relay it works really well.
I removed my firewall mounted switch and used the column switch a few years ago. _________________
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j_dirge Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2007 Posts: 4641 Location: Twain Harte, CA
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:54 am Post subject: Re: Big feet / tiny pedals |
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clonebug wrote: |
The 67 beetle turn signal switch and other newer ones have a dimmer switch button on it. If you get the correct headlight relay it works really well.
I removed my firewall mounted switch and used the column switch a few years ago. |
Again.. Thanks all for the input and testimonials.
The extender and roller pedal are on order.. and after a test drive last night, I will be moving my hi/low beam switch.. Will look into that later stock.
Will keep you all posted. _________________ -89 GL Westy, SVX.. finally.
-57 pan f/g buggy with a 67 pancake Type 3 "S"
"Jimi Hendrix owned one. Richard Nixon did not"
-Grand Tour, Season 1, episodes 4 and 5
danfromsyr wrote: |
those are straight line runs with light weight race cars for only 1/4mile at a time..
not pushing a loaded brick up a mountain pass with a family of 4+ inside expecting to have an event free vacation..
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