What accelerator pedal for heel and toe

[Shinjuku]

The length of the accelerator pedal on the zed means that my efforts to heel and toe often turn out to be more ball of foot (which is right I guess) and side of foot just in front of heel. Because of this I also find I need to turn my foot slightly more than I would like.

 

So im considering replacing the accelerator pedal. However im not sure which to get and even if its possible to change the pedal - would a longer pedal bind on the floor or mean I cant get full throttle opening?

 

So, if one of the more experienced track folk could advise on whether there is a particular pedal that works well that would be great.

 

Cheers

Shinjuku

[Neilp]

Nismo pedal.

[Shinjuku]

Thanks neil.

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

Cheers Neil

 

The Nismo pedal is in stock £47.50 delivered

[Chris`I]

Nismo pedal is great, but its not any longer than standard IIRC. It has a extension over the standard pedal that protrudes towards the brake pedal at the bottom left of the accelerator pedal.

 

I too found that heel/toe was actually more like ball of foot/side of foot, but it works well, you soon get used to it.

[Ekona]

Heel/toeing doesn't mean you have to use those parts of the foot, it's just an easier way of describing the motion rather than using left hand ball of foot to right hand ball of foot.

 

Depending on the vehicle I use both techniques, really does just depend how the pedals are set up. In a Caterham I'd roll the ball across, but in the SV chassis of the same car I'd have to pivot and use the heel/toe due to the different pedal box.

 

 

But yes, the Nismo pedal is a must-have really on the Zed, I had one in mine and loved it.

[yankeesiter]

I just made up a small plate out of mild steel and screwed it on with a couple of self-tapping screws. May not look the greatest but works a treat.

[Shinjuku]

Fifty quid is quite a lot if its the same size pedal. I suppose the bit on the left would be good in the sense that it would mean I did not have to stretch as far round.

 

Chris can you put up a link to the item.

 

Yankee any chance of a picture of your handywork

[Neilp]

http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=166&t=53496&hilit=Nismo+pedal

[spursmaddave]

I have the Nismo pedal, it has improved my heel and toe action by about 0.01%

[Neilp]

I have the Nismo pedal, it has improved my heel and toe action by about 0.01%

Your thinking of the wrong heel-toe dave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iQomEeDdx0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Chris`I]

The extension the Nismo pedal provides is well worth it if you are serious about heel/toe action

[spursmaddave]

I have the Nismo pedal, it has improved my heel and toe action by about 0.01%

Your thinking of the wrong heel-toe dave

 

Maybe it is my choice of footwear

 

[yankeesiter]

Fifty quid is quite a lot if its the same size pedal. I suppose the bit on the left would be good in the sense that it would mean I did not have to stretch as far round.

 

Chris can you put up a link to the item.

 

Yankee any chance of a picture of your handywork

 

Free but effective.

 

 

 

[Neilp]

That looks deadly/dangerous!

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

Fifty quid is quite a lot if its the same size pedal. I suppose the bit on the left would be good in the sense that it would mean I did not have to stretch as far round.

 

Chris can you put up a link to the item.

 

Yankee any chance of a picture of your handywork

 

Free but effective.

 

 

 

 

Looks well funny on my IPhone, I thought it was a piece of toast

 

 

10/10 for effort

[Ekona]

Isn't there some bit in the MOT test that says how far apart the accelerator and brake pedals have to be, which is why the Nismo one only curves round at the base?

[yankeesiter]

That looks deadly/dangerous!

 

No problems with it so far. Actually the extension is bent slightly down towards the floor so that even with the brake pedal pressed fully on, it's not possible to accidently accelerate the engine if my foot was half on the brake pedal. To get the "blip" on downshifts, I just rotate my foot over quickly. It took some practice at first but seems to work fine now.

[spursmaddave]

That looks deadly/dangerous!

 

+1

[yankeesiter]

Isn't there some bit in the MOT test that says how far apart the accelerator and brake pedals have to be, which is why the Nismo one only curves round at the base?

 

Good point. It passed the MOT in Sept.2011 and it was fitted then but I will call in and ask the garage about it when I pass by next time.

[Ekona]

To be fair, any garage that is going to look at that and use it as an excuse to fail it for an MOT isn't one I'd use for MOTs in the first place!

 

It does look a bit agricultural, but as long as it works for you then that's all that really matters.

[Neilp]

To be fair, any garage that is going to look at that and use it as an excuse to fail it for an MOT isn't one I'd use for MOTs in the first place!

 

It does look a bit agricultural, but as long as it works for you then that's all that really matters.

+1. Get some silver paint onto it and make it blend in more. Love a bit car DIY and seeIng it actually work.

[andlid]

what happened to this thread

 

Going to try and fit my RS pedal and see if I can get my heel toe feel back. Think though it's more due to me sitting closer up to the pedals making it more akward, doing that to get more steering control and feel. Might have to go back to the lean down setup

[Shinjuku]

Thanks all. Have bought the beast and will fit it today.

 

I have the Nismo pedal, it has improved my heel and toe action by about 0.01%

 

Dont you have an auto though dave? :(

[spursmaddave]

Dont you have an auto though dave? :(

 

Wash your mouth out right now Steve

 

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