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Old 11-14-2015, 04:33 AM   #31
Paul
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Originally Posted by BIGJake111 View Post
I knew that.

Now what I don't know, why are our pedals hinged to the floor while most cars are top hinged.
Early Porsches used a steel cable (some with pulleys) for the clutch and throttle. Since the motor was behind the driver, hinging the pedals from the floor simplified cable routing.
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