Solution for aluminum touring pedals for base model 370z.

kenchan

yah, well let's not start this cause you did a great DIY on your pedals and im sure there are others that want to do the SRT ones.

as such, there are folks like me that want the factory look.

shabarivas

LOL ... why all the calling out?

Modshack

Beats me..

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dcrew1x

Lol what performance would you get out of pedals...

Grip? that's a joke.

It's purely for aesthetics in either case.

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kenchan

Well, some folks have a hard time accepting other people's preference due to some sort of self conscious fixation.

Next thing you know, some folks will start saying homelink compass mirrors are for bling and base mirrors decorated with aluminum are for performance. Lol

shabarivas

Are you joking me? Pedals are extremely important... why on earth do you see people w/ different steering wheels? or different seats? they all have their functions... just because most people never drive their car to the limit and therefore all the things you take for granted @ 60-80 mph work fine... does not mean the same holds true when you are at a track side by side near another car going through a turn...

If only I could count the number of times my skater shoes have slipped off the clutch on quick shifts... or when my heel slips on the gas on blip shifts...

dcrew1x

I agree with what you are saying but the stock pedals have plenty of grip as it is..

Anyways, I don't want to argue any points about performance. I do apologize if I have offended you.

Now getting back on topic (solution for aluminum touring pedals for base model), does anyone have any input on how to install the touring pedals for base model Z's?

Thanks.

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Modshack

Performance is all about maximizing the car and its control. Tactile feel and Pedal grip are all about enhancing that control that you have over the cars inputs. You don't see race cars with rubber, aluminum "trimmed" pedals..,,,(duh)... If these meet your needs, then great....I have no problem with that choice, just dont pretend it's as good (for really serious driving) as a dedicated, Grip enhanced race pedal. Sounds like it's good enough for you though and that's OK. Personally, I drive in Piloti driving shoes, not sandals or bare feet. Control and feel is important to me. If you don't really "Get" this then you're a pretty typical driver, and a very typical 370Z owner(from my observations here) . Some of us aspire to be more than typical and value the stuff that makes a difference in feel and, yes, performance. Sometimes it's as simple as not having some rubber to numb the feel between you and the controls. The "closer the bone, the sweeter the meat" so to speak....

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kenchan

Here's a very simple how to... you will need to provide one zip-tie.

Tools i used were:
10mm socket
Regular screw drivers (to remove bolt cover)
Wire cutter (to cut zip-tie)
Flash light


Remove cover... i used a real fine tip regular screwdriver and a 5mm+ driver
to pull this piece out. the clips are on the sides.



Removed the two 10mm fasteners...


Pull up the accelerator module. There is a hook on the back.
- Blue circles: where the accelerator is hooked on the backside to the floor.
- Green circle: harness you will unplug.
- Purple circle: zip tie you will cut.

(the accelerator module is flipped in this pict for explanation)


Then install the new pedal module in reverse order.

For the clutch and brake pedals... i found that you dont need to really heat this up.

Here is a pict of the backside of the pedals. When you mount onto the pedal
on the car, mount the top area (blue) first, then the green areas. Just pry
open the green areas with your fingers and wrap it over the pedal. some
white release oil dust comes off the rubber but dont worry. it will wipe off.




Afterwards I used my mirror tool to check that the backside was
properly wrapped around the pedal.




Before you start your engine, you need to calibrate the accelerator pedal.

Turn ignition ON (dont start the car) wait at least 2 seconds
Turn ignition OFF wait at least 10 seconds
Turn ignition ON (dont start the car) wait at least 2 seconds
Turn ignition OFF wait at least 10 seconds.


That's it. very easy and now looks nice. took the car out for a
spin. the gas pedal feels the same, but the brake and clutch pedals
feel less bumpy vs the stock rubber covers so it is improved.

i like it. it's a tad pricy but i think it's well worth it to complete the look.

dcrew1x

Finally got my gas pedal in!





Time to install it.

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dcrew1x

Here is my old gas pedal assembly:





Here is the finished result:



Woot!

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kenchan

Hahaha, sounds good. You're going to like it.

kenchan

nice job, dcrew! lookin' good.