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I was wondering why people put the after market pedals on their cars...?
Thanks
Mica

I was wondering why people waste 20 bucks to just get pedals? thanks

Do you know what heel-toe braking is? Aftermarket pedals can definitely make it easier to do this.

Also, the majority of people do it for looks.

Why would you spend money on a loved one? For me this is the same concept. I like having a nice car, and I like for people to think I have a nice car. It makes me feel more important then I really am! Adding things to your car also is an expression of your own personality. You like to stand out from others. Adding pedals is just a small way to add a different style then what you have.

This post has been edited by Andason: Aug 29, 2003 - 5:48 PM

Better grip, so ur foot doesnt slip off when its wet, or just in general sometimes that can happen. Pedals also do get worn, so replacing them for better looking is also a reason.

heel-toe shifting and left foot braking if you race.

I layed down 45 for my sparco's and 90 total,including installation. I love them!

you paid to get them installed???

Yea,these ones had to be drilled on. I don't have any tool that can drill that metal the pedals are made of. They don't just slide on or anything.

Hay so if I where going to put them on my automatic celica st... I would be going more for the looks right...?

You add aftermarket pedals for money. I had a girl confused as hell the other day. She saw my aluminum interior and sad, "why would you do that to your car?" There was no way I could give her an answer she would understand...

Jon

Yes, you'd be doing it primarily for looks, as you wouldn't do heel-toe braking in an automatic.

I dont exactly know what heel toe shifting/braking is... enlighten me.

This article will enlighten you as to what it is, and even has little illustrations for you.

And I thought she was leaving... something about some ugly american car she bought...

wow, that explaination of toe shift/braking just makes me want a manual even more!!!

Be strong with your auto. And just think, you have a free hand while driving....

Jon

Believe it or not good aftermarket pedals feel much nicer to drive than the stock rubber crap. I drive with light soled shoes on (as ya should), and I can really feel the car through the pedals more.


Plus they look cool!

I agree with Kamix on the feel. I drive barefoot a lot adn the aftermarket pedals are much better. I feel better control.

For installation, I just used a normal drill bit to drill through the pedals. It did take a little bit of elbow grease to drive it throguh, but it worked in like 10 minutes to do all 3.