Whos installed a dead pedal?

Post by **williamk10** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:51 pm

The stock one is ugly..and doesn't work very well as it isn't grippy or good to step on for prolonged periods of time. Has anyone installed an aftermarket dead pedal? If so, what is underneath the carpet and post pics!

Looking for something like this:

Post by **#1Tango** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:52 pm

underneath the dead pedal carpeting is just styrofoam block

Post by **williamk10** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:21 pm

#1Tango wrote:underneath the dead pedal carpeting is just styrofoam block

ugh..i guess drilling into it wouldn't be the best idea

Post by **#1Tango** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:05 pm

i think it would hold with the carpeting maybe, i mean its a dead pedal it doesn't move so it won't fall off or out. give it a try

Post by **mightyversa** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 2:45 am

williamk10 wrote:The stock one is ugly..and doesn't work very well as it isn't grippy or good to step on for prolonged periods of time. Has anyone installed an aftermarket dead pedal? If so, what is underneath the carpet and post pics!

Looking for something like this:

Lol, Will, you either must have small feet or drive bare feet. I have NEVER had problems driving any standard automobile in regards to pedals, I am only a size 11 and I drive with steel toed hikers most the time (Its the Newfoundland way!! Lol, I find those pedals are only for looks and then after getting them dirty its hard to clean off, waste of money.

Post by **srellim234** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:24 am

What do you consider a "prolonged period of time?" Foot size 11.5, wearing running shoes, I drove the Versa from California to Florida and back without any discomfort. Didn't I go far enough?

Post by **williamk10** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:13 am

That first picture wasn't any good, I actually wanted something like this

I find the stock dead pedal useless because..its soft, flimsy, and I don't like the fact that it isn't really a pedal...its more like a peice of rubber stuck to the carpet. I mean, look at the thing

Post by **biggie** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:19 am

So what's the difference if you cover the rubber with a piece of metal? Just looks, I'm guessing.

Post by **longo** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:44 am

Wow that interior lay out looks great.

I too drive for long periods of time, about 4 hours at a stretch in a 12 hour day on the road. I think you are on to something, the Versa 'dead pedal' is too flat on the floor to give your left leg some needed elevation.

We all know that to relieve lower back pain, one leg propped higher than the other really helps.

So if you come up with a Versa dead pedal design that will do that, I'm all for it. Keep us posted.

Post by **williamk10** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:05 pm

Since I doubt there are any Versa specific applications out there, I went out and bought generic cheapo dead pedal

We'll see how it goes. Itl'l probably suck but it was $7 and its Super Tuned type R and whatever else...

Post by **williamk10** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:17 pm

After digging a bit deeper, this is what I found

Comparison - The stock "pedal" is just a flimsy peice of plastic, nothing more

After ripping it off, I had to peel back the glue they used to stick it on

I'll be installing the new pedal tomorrow. With the styrofoam backing, drilling into it would be useless. I went out and bought some nuts, bolts and washers to hold it in place. Pics of it installed will come soon.

Post by **#1Tango** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:56 pm

GLUE!?!?!? AHAHAHA thats funny. Would a set of drywall screws work at all you think?

Post by **MinisterofDOOM** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:22 am

mightyversa wrote:Lol, Will, you either must have small feet or drive bare feet. I have NEVER had problems driving any standard automobile in regards to pedals, I am only a size 11 and I drive with steel toed hikers most the time (Its the Newfoundland way!! Lol, I find those pedals are only for looks and then after getting them dirty its hard to clean off, waste of money.

I think you misunderstood the post. He's talking about the dead pedal (the foot rest for your left foot) being inadequate and poorly positioned. He's not talking about the pedal covers or the pedal spacing.

I used to wear hiking boots all the time, too. Then for the heck of it I bought a pair of Piloti driving shoes. SO MUCH NICER. They're like a converse-style soft low-top, but the side is reinforced so even though the sole is thin and you get good pedal feel through it, the shoe doesn't flex so you still have good leverage on the pedal. When I went back to traditional shoes after the Pilotis wore out, it took some time getting used to the decreased pedal feel. I need to get another pair of Pilotis.

I have pretty big feet (13.5), so the lower-profile shoes are much easier to drive in.

You could probably just build up behind it with something solid and run long bolts through it. Build up a half inch of aluminum behind the pedal or something...I guess washers will work, but I think I'd want something to take stress off the bolts.

Post by **reyes1212** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:46 pm

Post the link to where you got that from! I've been wanting to do this ever since mine came off!

Post by **williamk10** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:01 pm

All done

This is how I secured the pedal

This is the result

Works well, the nut and washer hold the pedal down really well.

Sorry reyes, I bought that locally at a ricer shop nearby. I'm sure the process is the same for any other pedal you buy. Pulling off the glue was the worst part. If you can, buy a big enough pedal that just covers the glue. I might end up getting another bigger pedal if I see something I like but this cheapie pedal will do for now.

Post by **longo** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:02 pm

OK, so I have been drooling over the pic of that interior with the 3 metal pedals, leather seats and the woodgrain dash...

Is it a VW Tourag?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Post by **williamk10** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:08 pm

longo wrote:OK, so I have been drooling over the pic of that interior with the 3 metal pedals, leather seats and the woodgrain dash...

Is it a VW Tourag?

Inquiring minds want to know.

yep

http://www.tm-techmark.com/touareg/deadpedal.htm

Post by **themadscientist** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:59 am

glue? Good lord, the suck outstrips my worst expectations.

Post by **Knightro2** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:05 am

williamk10 wrote:

I love how at the bottom of the box it says that it is "Super Tuned". How can a dead pedal...or any pedal at all be "tuned".

Post by **VersaMG08** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:49 am

Is there a way to remove the type r logo on the dead pedal? Besides, that's something you would see ricer honda peeps put on their car to add an extra 5 HP!!!!

Post by **williamk10** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:21 am

Mile High Versa wrote:Is there a way to remove the type r logo on the dead pedal? Besides, that's something you would see ricer honda peeps put on their car to add an extra 5 HP!!!!

I can't without scratching the surface of the pedal. I'll get a new one eventually. Either that or I'll step on it enough to rub it off

Post by **biggie** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:29 am

williamk10 wrote:
I can't without scratching the surface of the pedal. I'll get a new one eventually. Either that or I'll step on it enough to rub it off

Fine grit sand paper or silver paint.

Post by **themadscientist** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:39 pm

Yeah because it's the "Type R" on the pedal that makes this whole thing sad.

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