Solution for aluminum touring pedals for base model 370z.

JoeD

Don't get me wrong...I certainly am too, and it's evident if you've been following my posts. I also agree on the sentiment of members on this forum in general.

However, having been road-racing competitively and attending open track-days in various cars for over 6 years, I have yet to drive a factory performance-car with pedals begging for an upgrade, and the 370Z is no exception. I've found nothing wrong with the design of the factory pedals, be it Base or Touring, and I certainly don't run into any issues with slippage or heel-toeing even with my size-12 feet.

In this context with the given OEM parts, considering aftermarket aluminum pedal-covers a "performance modification" is akin to the notion of a shift-knob providing the same end result. That said, adding the Touring units to a Base provides a very nice aesthetic upgrade without sacrifice of "performance" offered from tacky looking, aftermarket pieces.

Beware of overly-grippy pedals with sharp, raised aluminum edges, however. Those provide a little too much performance and don't allow for any sliding of your foot when it calls for adjustment while planted on a pedal or rolling off the throttle/brake.

As for Pilotis...I'll leave those for the poseur Porsche or Ferrari owners who think they are "performance drivers" but merely drive to Stabucks on the weekends and have never even been on a track. If I'm racing, I'm obviously in Sparcos with a suit, but for merely lapping or days focused on spirited-driving on nice roads...Puma Speedcats or even my Diesel Parandys serve me just fine.