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Old 02-20-2016, 02:07 AM   #576
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Drives: '16 C7 Z51
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Location: Redmond, WA
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Finally got to install the pedals. I don't know what they think, but the kit only came with 6 bolt/nut couples, and just 8 self-tap bolts! This means, I am supposed to use only 4 bolts for the brake and clutch pedals, which is actually fine, but I'd only have 4 bolts each for the footrest and gas pedals. These bolts are dirt cheap; I'm disappointed that the kit does not come with more of them.

The problem is, the gas pedal has the extension for heal & toe, and if you hit that part of it hard, it does not have a corresponding support surface at the bottom, and will pull from the other side of the pedal in time. These self-tapping bolts can't even hold much torque, and I doubt they would hold in the long run. As such, I went to my local ACE Hardware Store, and got more bolts.

I used all the bolt provisions on the gas pedal to ensure longevity. I highly recommend you guys do the same, too. The clutch/brake pedals are much safer with the bolt/nut couples.


The camber plates are both oriented exactly 45 degrees, almost maxed for camber/caster. I'll see if they move at all after the track day. I intend to mark them before the sessions.
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