Should road cars be equipped with racing pedals?

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Should road cars be equipped with racing pedals?

Postby bzrspeed » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:35 pm

Hello comrades.
Has anyone done this before? I have been given a set of racing pedals for my Lada. Before I fit them I was wondering if its worth it, and if anyone uses them on a daily basis. These are the pedals:

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Postby Bling » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:45 pm

No I don't think so really. I've had no issues with any factory pedals i've used in the last 13 years. Handy to be able to slip from one pedal to another without lifting your foot off. If they make it harder to use then it's not going to be ideal for people not used to the racing pedal setup.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:28 pm

If you have man sized feet they suck big time
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Postby bzrspeed » Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:36 pm

Good to know. Thank you.
Maybe will pass on fitting them.
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Postby RomanV » Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:52 pm

Pretty sure the main idea of something like that is to fit dual master cylinders for the brake circuit, with a balance bar for tuning bias.

Otherwise, probably not much point.

I hate floor mounted pedals!
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Postby Mr Revhead » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:06 pm

Mr Revhead wrote:If you have man sized feet they suck big time



Oops couldny see the pic before, I thought you were talking about those pedals that attach over your exsiting ones
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Postby iOnic » Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:18 pm

I'm not a mod so feel free to tell me where to go but....

....is there really a need for you to start a new thread each time you want to know something relating to your build? Isn't that the point of having a build thread and discussion?

Kinda annoying to come online and find like 5 different topics all talking about the same person's car.

But that's just me and I'm usually away with the fairies so ignore me if I'm way off.

Oh and re: pedals - lot of effort for something you don't need...each to their own though.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:31 pm

Yes a project thread is a good idea. Bzrspeed, I think you should start one 8)

However if trying to learn or research about something having individual threads is a good idea. Helps stop things being buried in threads with an unrelated title.
Also more people likely to see the topic if it's specific.

So, as far as this admin is concerned separate topics for each valid topic is fine and dandy 8)

How ever 5 topics a day about Nato vs USSR may not be :P
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Postby bzrspeed » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:00 pm

iOnic wrote:I'm not a mod so feel free to tell me where to go but....

....is there really a need for you to start a new thread each time you want to know something relating to your build? Isn't that the point of having a build thread and discussion?

Kinda annoying to come online and find like 5 different topics all talking about the same person's car.

But that's just me and I'm usually away with the fairies so ignore me if I'm way off.

Oh and re: pedals - lot of effort for something you don't need...each to their own though.


I am sorry. I misunderstood and thought it was a single topic under a post otherwise I would have put it all under one. I have been informed of this and ask for forgiveness. I am still very new to the whole forum atmosphere.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:04 pm

To tell us about your car, start a project thread in the correct section.
To ask for advice and info on various things, you can start more threads in the correct section.
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Postby iOnic » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:08 pm

bzrspeed wrote:
iOnic wrote:I'm not a mod so feel free to tell me where to go but....

....is there really a need for you to start a new thread each time you want to know something relating to your build? Isn't that the point of having a build thread and discussion?

Kinda annoying to come online and find like 5 different topics all talking about the same person's car.

But that's just me and I'm usually away with the fairies so ignore me if I'm way off.

Oh and re: pedals - lot of effort for something you don't need...each to their own though.


I am sorry. I misunderstood and thought it was a single topic under a post otherwise I would have put it all under one. I have been informed of this and ask for forgiveness. I am still very new to the whole forum atmosphere.


Sorry I didn't mean to come across as abrasive. Whichever way works best for you is fine :P Don't take me too seriously - I own an MR2.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:09 pm

However for a good deal on a perm.....
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Postby bzrspeed » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:09 pm

Why does owning a mr2 make you any less serious or important? They are nice sports coupes. Mid engine too, like a mini Ferrari or a beter fiat x19.

So the over all opinion is NO to race pedals. Cool that makes life a bit easier.

And i do have my own build thread.

On a side note has anyone used glendene engine reconditions? My engine is there getting freshened as it was a little old. I have just heard some bad things and am a little worried.
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Postby Truenotch » Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:17 pm

www.oldschool.co.nz - might be more up your alley. I'd say the boys there would be keen to see your lada.
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Postby bzrspeed » Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:55 am

Truenotch wrote:www.oldschool.co.nz - might be more up your alley. I'd say the boys there would be keen to see your lada.


Thank you
I am already on Oldschool. They are very nice people and have purchased a fair amount of parts already through their for sale section.
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