Aluminum Dead Pedal (Foot rest)

[rdss]

Awesome, did you also get a better break like you talked about? Did you come up with a price yet?

 

[firstorbit84]

haven't picked up the bending tool yet. so there may be a few small marks from pliers where I start the bend on the side that's bent over to the side of the foot rest towards the clutch, but you really can't see them at all (unless your face is next to the clutch pedal with a flashlight )

i'll be offering them for $60 shipped.

 

[stimpy2301]

This is sweet, put me on your list. Just a thought, though -- how much for it without the rubber gripping on it? I might want to try to do a rubber-grip design that matches the GM stainless pedals.

For example, on my Tiburon, I had an OEM set that all matched, seen here:

With the GM pedals having this design, I might want to try to trim the rubber piece in a similar shape.

 

[rdss]

Considering the rubber mat is the cheapest part I wouldn't expect much of a price drop.

 

[firstorbit84]

yeah, stimpy that would be a cool idea, but i don't think it would work so well with the rubber i'm using that has the raised parts. I'd have to find a flat adhesive backed rubber, or maybe use a raw neoprene material and glue it on somehow. good idea though. I will look into it. I could do about $5-$10 off without the rubber. PM me.

also, I updated the first post with slightly better instructions and costs and links to the velcro and tin snips.

I should have the first two for sale done later today.

Edit: I think I found a material that will work to create the stripes like on the OEM pedals. I will order some and see how it comes out.

 

[stimpy2301]

Considering the rubber mat is the cheapest part I wouldn't expect much of a price drop.

From experience in my day job and my side business, I understand you can't just consider material cost; it's also the time and effort required for that step in the process. The cheapest part of an assembly can still be a huge PITA or take a long time to assemble. OP even stated, "I cut the rubber mat (kinda difficult to do in a straight line)". To the OP, saving that trouble might be worth more than just material cost. Anyway, even if that turns out not to be the case, it was still a question I had to ask.

Edit: I think I found a material that will work to create the stripes like on the OEM pedals. I will order some and see how it comes out.

Awesome, keep me posted. Very interested.

 

[rdss]

From experience in my day job and my side business, I understand you can't just consider material cost; it's also the time and effort required for that step in the process. The cheapest part of an assembly can still be a huge PITA or take a long time to assemble. OP even stated, "I cut the rubber mat (kinda difficult to do in a straight line)". To the OP, saving that trouble might be worth more than just material cost. Anyway, even if that turns out not to be the case, it was still a question I had to ask.




Awesome, keep me posted. Very interested.

All I was saying is I wouldn't expect a huge drop. I am not the fabricator or seller and honestly have no problem with your question at all. Just passing that I wouldn't expect much more than a couple bucks off at the most. But frostorbit is the final answer so I will let him answer the question for you.

 

[stimpy2301]

All I was saying is I wouldn't expect a huge drop. I am not the fabricator or seller and honestly have no problem with your question at all. Just passing that I wouldn't expect much more than a couple bucks off at the most. But frostorbit is the final answer so I will let him answer the question for you.

No prob, thanks for your input. firstorbit replied right behind you, so I have the info I need now.

 

[rdss]

No prob, thanks for your input. firstorbit replied right behind you, so I have the info I need now.

For all intensive purposes, no problem.

 

[stimpy2301]

For all intensive purposes, no problem.

 

[firstorbit84]

For all intensive purposes, no problem.

grammar police: "intents and purposes"

 

[rdss]

Thanks for the heads up, I did that one to mess with you though. It looks like this intents and purposes vs. intensive purpose is a common issue.

Intensive Purposes « The Word Detective

Thanks again, you learn something new every day.

 

[stimpy2301]

Thanks for the heads up, I did that one to mess with you though. It looks like this intents and purposes vs. intensive purpose is a common issue.
Thanks again, you learn something new every day.

I know you did, and you can see there why it's such a nails-on-chalkboard issue to me. People use these expressions, knowing what they're traying to mean, but not even thinking about the words they're saying -- and that the words they're saying don't mean what they mean. (Wow, that was a mouthful.)

Just don't be one of those "I could care less" people too. (My other major issue.) If you COULD care less, that means you do care somewhat. If you COULDN'T care less, well, THAT'S what people are supposed to be saying.

 

[ChrisJ]

Looks good,

You know this is just another thing that annoys me as on the Cruze a rubber spot in the carpet is included here. Just like the visor on the Cruze slides on the drivers side. The visor on the sonic pisses me off sometimes when it doesn't block enough of the side window. Wonder if a Cruze visor fits the sonic..... Hmmmmm.....


BTW, how did that location get the name "dead pedal" looks like a foot rest to me.

 

[seanp1]

Just like the visor on the Cruze slides on the drivers side. The visor on the sonic pisses me off sometimes when it doesn't block enough of the side window. Wonder if a Cruze visor fits the sonic..... Hmmmmm.....

Yes, yes... it does piss me off. If you find out the Cruze visor with the slideout works in the sonic, Please let us know. Might be good to have another thread on this topic.



And to stay on topic, The AL deadpedal looks great, OP!

 

[ChrisJ]

Yes, yes... it does piss me off. If you find out the Cruze visor with the slideout works in the sonic, Please let us know. Might be good to have another thread on this topic.



And to stay on topic, The AL deadpedal looks great, OP!

If I get time I'll measure it and have a look and start a thread on it, just for you.

 

[seanp1]

If I get time I'll measure it and have a look and start a thread on it, just for you.

 

[RS Turbo]

Hey fellas! You purchased an Econo box!! They dont add that kind of extra cost item on the vehicle. Those are called creature comfort features the more they add the price increases. I wish I had an auto dimming rear view mirror but its an econo box!

 

[firstorbit84]

Yeah and we want one anyway. That's why I've found a solution.

You can add an auto dimming mirror too, I'm pretty sure. But it will be more than adding a dead pedal

 

[bergeron007]

My Dead pedal following the instructions. I used Sure Step for the rubber found at my local tractor supply store, the edge is door edge guard from auto store and velcro from stock I had laying around.

I am going to see if I like it but the shiny aluminum may get on nerves I may remove the rubber and wrap the metal in Di noc carbon vinyl to dull the finish but keep it sporty.