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My G drew blood!!!

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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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My G drew blood!!!

If you are planning to replace the stock pedals with the Aluminum Pedals be forewarned...

Installing the break pedal was a major PIA. I ended up thoroughly heating up the new pedal with a hair dryer and applied lubricant on the back to assist sliding it on completely.

Now that it's done I feel great (Sorta like rights of passage) and it looks fantastic!

Next mods - "Z" Tube, Tint and stereo (carputer?)

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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Where does blood come in?

 
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 05:22 PM
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I scraped my knuckle bad in the process.

 
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Ouch.

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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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haha yeah those things are stuff to get on. When i put mine on was using a strew driver to strech the rber and missed and stab my finger. you gotta be carfull with those things cuz there tuff stuff. but they look great dont they



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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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i have a scar on my right wrist from installing those stupid pedals.



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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 11:39 PM
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Use a mechanic glove the next time, you won't regret it.[img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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hmm...that means no aluminum pedals for me. good lookin out.

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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 02:39 AM
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So they are that hard to install huh? I was planning on getting the aluminum pedals this coming spring, but might have to think about it now.

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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 03:34 AM
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I had no problems getting mine on except the parking brake took a little extra work. It's the same size as the clutch pedal and doesn't fit just right.

 
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 03:36 AM
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Sorry to hear that guys. I installed mine and yes it was a little tough but really no problems. I actually used my nails and fingers working the rubber out a little at a time. Oh before installing it I used grease on both surfaces, without it your a goner.



 
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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It was a little difficult, but it took me about 20 Min. What I did was put the clutch/brake pedal covers in a bucket of Hot water while I installed the gas and dead pedal to soften up the rubber. Then went to work.. It went on with a little difficulty...doing a little at a time with my fingers, but would have been worse without the hot water.

 
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Re: My G drew blood!!!

I just did this too, it took me about 20 min. while it was around 50 degrees out.

I had no problem at all, and I didn't bother heating them up or greasing them. Just a flat head screwdriver.

you must of had the clutch and brake switched around.

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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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Do this, it works the best...I got a pot and filled it up with water, dropped the pedals in and brought the water to a boil for a few minutes...ran downstairs and slipped them on in literally 15 seconds for each pedal. Hopefully you folks who haven't done it yet don't get discouraged. It really looks awesome and adds to the interior excitement, LoL

 
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