Mod: Aluminum Pedals
$: $65.00
DIY: YES
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Time to install: ~30mins.
Overall value: [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img] [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img] [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img] [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img] [img]/w3timages/icons/cool.gif[/img] out of 5

This was one of the first mods I attempted. I bought mine from Performance Nissan (www.mynismo.com). Installation was pretty straightforward except for the break pedal. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND HEAT IT BEFORE YOU TRY TO INSTALL IT. You'll thank me later. I see that the upcoming '05 models will come with Aluminum Pedals standard. That's good, because I don't think the car looks right without them.

BLKSNAKE - '04 G35 Coupe
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Overall I like the change. I've had to order a second bracket for the go pedal. I couldn't get the pedal to seat properly, so there is too much play in it. When I lift my foot off, the metal pedal clicks with the metal stalk. Result: annoying click.

My advice: don't do as I did and use channel locks to squeeze down on the clip. The clip is a pain to get on, but I think I deformed it, causing the problem.

If you have $70 or so to blow and you want to change your interior look, this looks very nice and complementary to the interior. I have the graphite interior, which I think makes it an even better fit.

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FYI -- I got rid of the "click" (from the new aluminum gas pedal clip) by inserting a small piece of felt on the inside of the black clip; then I reinserted it and the click is gone!

The aluminum pedals are a great inexpensive mod (that's easy for anyone to install; as long as you remember to soak the new brake pedal in very hot water for a few minutes to soften the rubber). They look great!



2004.5 G35-S 5AT Black/Willow - Prem, R. Spoiler, Navi, Sport Wheels, Alum. Pedals, Tint, Z Tube, K&N, Coupe Midpipe<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by bsgoren on 09/30/04 07:20 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

i had to cut my original gas pedal because my aluminum pedal didn't come with the plastic sleve. Still, this was an easy and rewarding mod. By far something I use more than most of my toys

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yeah, getting that brake pedal on is a b****. i used a flathead screwdriver to shimmy it on. took my fingernail off, but i got er done.

Jump and the net will appear

04 5at coupe
t. blue, premium
performance w&t, splash guards
z-tube, k&n filter, clear corners, alum. pedals
30% Huper Optic

 

In terms of heel-toe... are these pedals shaped/positioned better to allow for better heel-toe shifting?

Or is this mod pretty much exclusively for looks?

Thanks.

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2004 TB/W 6mtC. Sunroof only.
Bel Vector 985
Grounding Kit
Splash Guards
Custom Carputer
Custom FG Sub
Infinity KapPerf6.1, Ref 6002si, 5760 6-ch AMP.
30% Huper

 

<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr>

My advice: don't do as I did and use channel locks to squeeze down on the clip.

<hr></blockquote> I actually slid the clip down onto the gas pedal. Simply put the bushing in the pedal, put the pedal onto the "rod" and then rotate the pedal into place. Once in place, instead of clamping the clip, simply place the clip above the groves in the pedal and slide it down toward the bottom of the pedal. The clip will simpy "snap" in place!

As far as the gas pedal (and the clutch pedal for the 6MT) I used a very small flat head screw driver and a small mirror. Using a lot of force, I avoided the heat.

When the job was done I had a carpet burn on my right elbow for ~2 weeks and a mean blister on my left fore-finger from trying to work on the brake and clutch pedals.

Results: Looks Great!

 

I agree that the mod is great. For some reason, my set did not come with an e-brake pedal -- so I have stock on the e-brake.
Has anyone tried to raise the dead pedal on the left so that it becomes useable? It is too far from the driver, and doesn't really work (at least for me -- I am short).

03 Coupe; 5AT; Diamond Graphite/Graphite;
Premium & Performance Packs, with Chrome OEM Wheels;
Partly Debadged; Aluminum Pedals; Z-Tube K & N Filter;
Fujitsubo Exhaust with Y Pipe

 

I haven't done any Aluminum Pedals, however I did fabricate my own Aluminum Dead pedal way back in 2002 as one of my first mods.

Raises the Dead Pedal about 1 1/4" which is just about right and puts it into the proper balance with the gas pedal.



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Just a quick tip... On the Brake Pedal, it is designed to slide on from the side... The top and bottom flanges are large and hard to pry up, the sides are smaller and just pop on... When you look at the back, you'll see what I'm saying... So lube it up with some Windex or something, wedge the left of right side of the actual pedal into the rubber backing, and slide it on... You can thank me later... =)

Risingsun124...

2004.5 G35 Coupe / 5AT / Black/Graphite / Premium / Nav / Performance / Aero / and some other goodies...

 

RE: the brake pedal, I agree with Risingsun124......

I used a little liquid soap to lube the rubber (just a drop will do).
& Slid it on horizontally.
Then popped the small end over the egde with a short slot screw driver.
Max 2 mins for the brake pedal

<font color=blue>04 Silverstone G35, 5AT, Prem, Aero
ES100 225/45-18 front 245/40-18 rear
HKS & Y-pipe, Z-tube, Eibach, 35%Tints</font color=blue>

 

I changed the stock E-Brake Pedal out with this one from Grubbs:

Drilled Aluminum Clutch/Brake/Emergency Brake Automatic
Code:46531-AB000
Price: $20.99

It is not a drop in replacment as the rubber back of the new pedal needs to be notched to match the metal pedal arm. I secured it with a high quality silicon caulk. It holds secure, looks great and was a simple 10 minute mod.

 

looks good and adds about 5rwhp

 

It's been about 5k miles and 7k months since I put on the factory cross-drilled
pedals. Here is some feedback on the pedals.

1) dead pedal = good
2) clutch pedal = good
3) brake pedal = good
4) gas pedal = changed to a wider, longer pedal

During heel and toe my foot would sometimes slip off the brake pedal
because the gap between the brake and gas was too wide. basically the
gas pedal was too narrow and short for my j-foot (size 9 shoe) so got
a similar looking aluminum pedal cover by Nokia. I just swapped out the
gas pedal. I put the stock plastic one back on and screwed on the
Nokia over it.

Functionally it is a much better setup than the stock gas pedal. Heel and toe
is much easier to do and throttle control is even easier because of the
extended length.

Aesthetically, it still looks factory finish.

Price: $25 for the set, I didn't use the brake or clutch pedals