How did you guys manage to drill through the metal on the stock pedals? I can't seem to drill through it.

 

Put a wooden block behind the pedal and use a sharp drill bit. Use your muscles! PUSH!

 

yup

it helps to use a metal punch and put a dent where you want to drill. then grow some ***** and push that **** through. haha that sounded funny

 

ok i got a cobalt drill bit and was able to drill through the metal, but now the problem is that for the gas pedal there is a large metal piece that protrudes out and the bolt does not even clear that metal piece in order for the nut fasten onto the bolt. I was thinking of getting a longer bolt, but then my gas pedal might have clearance issues if it is on full throttle. Any ideas?

 

i have the same pedals

had the same problem

I used my dremel and cutting wheels to remove some of that protruding metal.

 

yep. sand it down.... mark it off with a pencil and file it down.

 

You have to offset the pedal to avoid that piece of metal, there is just enough room if you plan it right. Here is a pic of my install, no dremel needed.



[edit] You can see how I have a bolt on each side. Don't feel bad if you have to drill again, my pedals look like swiss cheese.


[Modified by Dr Pooface, 1:53 PM 12/29/2002]

 

ewwww

 

I had to do just about the same thing with my Sparco Pedals. It takes ALOT of pushing or just a strong drilling device (in my case, air compressed drill). If you dont have the appropriate tools, I believe you have to mount it SOMEWHAT crooked (like the picture above) because the back of the lever/pedal gets into the way.

A way around that is to grind off some of the lever. Here is my setup if I may.




[Modified by Migs, 12:18 AM 12/30/2002]