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headpunter · 10-30-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

That gave me a laugh, right there....

and...

I would think the dead pedal comes with both the auto and manual.

they are quite nice for long distance freeway cruising.

zebra · 10-30-2008, 12:47 AM

my sierra don't have a dead pedal, but the body control module is almost a perfect substitute. beats accidentally riding the clutch.

adlbud · 11-04-2008, 12:46 AM

Just ordered my 2SS/RS Automatice today. Now the waiting really starts.
Was reading through the equipment list and noted a "driver side dead pedal" item. Can someone enlighten me, as to what this is?

Much thanks,

headpunter · 11-04-2008, 12:48 AM

its an area behind where the Parking brake in your pickup is that you can put your foot down on without resting your foot on the brake or clutch.

Evotion · 11-04-2008, 12:48 AM

Dead pedal
From Wikipedia

Dead pedal on far left In an automobile, the dead pedal is located to the left of the other pedals. Unlike the throttle, brake or clutch pedal, the dead pedal does not move and is not connected to anything. The dead pedal can serve several important purposes:

It acts as a foot rest for the left foot.
In cars with manual transmissions, it helps keep the driver from riding the clutch.
It helps brace the driver whilst performing extreme maneuvers.

zebra · 11-04-2008, 12:49 AM

dang. i wanted to be an instant death button. *sigh*

adlbud · 11-04-2008, 12:57 AM

I was aware of the space, just never the fact that it had a specific name and needed to be itemized in the equipment list. its like saying the the floor mats have special pads to rest your heels, while driving.

I guess I won't have to rest my left foot on the dash any more. LOL

thanks to all for responding.

heres to the camaro brotherhood

headpunter · 11-04-2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adlbud

I was aware of the space, just never the fact that it had a specific name and needed to be itemized in the equipment list. its like saying the the floor mats have special pads to rest your heels, while driving.

I guess I won't have to rest my left foot on the dash any more. LOL

thanks to all for responding.

heres to the camaro brotherhood

it looks good on the standard options list.

stovt001 · 11-04-2008, 01:55 AM

Oddly enough some cars don't have it. I find it a bit funny too to call out on the equipment list, especially when there are so many other noteworthy features, but now we can all sleep sound at night knowing our left feet will have a place to rest.

a6pk2go · 11-04-2008, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovt001

Oddly enough some cars don't have it. I find it a bit funny too to call out on the equipment list, especially when there are so many other noteworthy features, but now we can all sleep sound at night knowing our left feet will have a place to rest.

That was a real concern for me wondering what I was going to do with my left foot besides hang it out the window and let it get some air.

10-30-2008, 12:47 AM	#16
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	my sierra don't have a dead pedal, but the body control module is almost a perfect substitute. beats accidentally riding the clutch. __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

11-04-2008, 12:46 AM	#17
adlbud Drives: 1997 chev silverado, 2003 Pont Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yellowknife Posts: 13	Driver Side Dead Pedal Just ordered my 2SS/RS Automatice today. Now the waiting really starts. Was reading through the equipment list and noted a "driver side dead pedal" item. Can someone enlighten me, as to what this is? Much thanks,

11-04-2008, 12:48 AM	#18
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,745 View My Garage	its an area behind where the Parking brake in your pickup is that you can put your foot down on without resting your foot on the brake or clutch. __________________ Stop Whinging

11-04-2008, 12:49 AM	#20
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	dang. i wanted to be an instant death button. sigh __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

11-04-2008, 01:55 AM	#23
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Oddly enough some cars don't have it. I find it a bit funny too to call out on the equipment list, especially when there are so many other noteworthy features, but now we can all sleep sound at night knowing our left feet will have a place to rest. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

11-04-2008, 12:48 AM	#19
Evotion Warehouse 13 Survivor!!!! Drives: '13 ZL1 - 69' Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 802 View My Garage	Dead pedal From Wikipedia Dead pedal on far left In an automobile, the dead pedal is located to the left of the other pedals. Unlike the throttle, brake or clutch pedal, the dead pedal does not move and is not connected to anything. The dead pedal can serve several important purposes: It acts as a foot rest for the left foot. In cars with manual transmissions, it helps keep the driver from riding the clutch. It helps brace the driver whilst performing extreme maneuvers.

11-04-2008, 12:57 AM	#21
adlbud Drives: 1997 chev silverado, 2003 Pont Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yellowknife Posts: 13	I was aware of the space, just never the fact that it had a specific name and needed to be itemized in the equipment list. its like saying the the floor mats have special pads to rest your heels, while driving. I guess I won't have to rest my left foot on the dash any more. LOL thanks to all for responding. heres to the camaro brotherhood

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