Pedal Medal
 

I've had a set of inexpensive pedals for a couple of months and didn't have much desire to install them. Well, finally this weekend I gave it a go. I also sanded and painted the fuse cover panel. It looked like the original owner wore golf spikes and scraped the panel when entering and exiting the car.

Here's the before:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r.../Pedalorig.jpg



Here's the after:

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r...edalsblack.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r.../newpedals.jpg

ddb

Man those look great, nice job! Was the drilling for install hard? Your Boxster keeps looking awesome!

Inexpensive to you is expensive to me ;) , those are nice pedals!

Thanks guys.

I had read about how difficult it would be to drill through the brake pedal, so I was prepared. My cordless drill isn't that powerful, so I didn't even try to use it. I just broke out my seldom used old electric drill. On top of that, I bought a new set of drill bits. I then took advice I read here or on another site and started with a very small pilot hole, and enlarged the hole with different drill bits until reaching the desired diameter. Lastly, I removed the plastic owner's manual holder under the steering wheel in order to get a better angle with my drill. After taking these steps, it was rather easy to drill the holes. I made marks on my rubber brake and clutch covers and drilled through rubber before going through the substrate. I believe the rubber acted as a guide and prevented the drill bit from sliding around on the metal or plastic.

I hope these tips will be helpful to the next guy.

ddb

Edit - I forgot to say that I didn't use the rubber brake and clutch covers in the final install. I used them as guides and removed them before attaching the metal covers.

Do you mind me asking where you got them and how much they cost?

No problem. I bought them on eBay for $69.99. Shipping was rather high at $25.00. The seller's name is orangehuang531.

ddb

gas pedal question
 

i poped my gas pedal off and now I can't get the ball back in the cup on the back of the gas pedal, do you know how to get it reconnected/

Sorry gpminow, no experience reconnecting the gas pedal. I'm sure someone with knowledge will chime in.

Good luck, and post some pics when you're done.

Very nice, ddb. The new pedals are a much-needed improvement over the stock ones. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the set? I assume the set of three came with the dead pedal, too?

Very nice!

Here ya go:

Thanks guys. The dead pedal was included.

Here's a set listed from the same seller:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-Pedals-Boxster-Carrera-GT2-GT3-C4S-996-986-TT-S_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33700QQihZ015QQitemZ2 50138819753QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

They are more expensive than my set ($99.99 versus $69.99), but are slightly different. I actually like these better than the pedals I bought. Shipping is the same, $25,which seems high to me.

ddb

Duhh. Sorry. I don't read; I just look at pics :ah:

Pedals
 

Looks great! Can I ask, did the aluminium pedals raise the pedal height? I am ~ 5'10" and was wondering if I did this would it feel to high? Thanks

Hi kelsey,

Thanks. I drove the car for the first time since installing the pedals 3 days ago. I'm about 6 hours away from home and didn't notice anything odd about the pedal height on the drive. I removed the brake and clutch stock rubber covers which probably offset any net gain in pedal height.

On longer distances I like to drive with my shoes off (socks on). The only thing I noticed is the nice feeling of the raised pieces on my feet when depressing the pedals.

Post pics if you decide to add the pedals.

Thanks,

ddb

What did you like better on the other set. The only thing I noticed was Porsche written a it bigger. Is there a slight different in finish?

Hi SC986,

Two things: The raised pieces appear to be cylindrical and made out of rubber on the set in the link. Mine are plastic and domed shaped. I think the cylindrical set looks better.

Also, mine are attached with just 2 screws per pedal, versus 3 on the set in the link.

Did you get your top? How do you like it? Pics!

ddb

Yeah got the top painted and on last Thursday. I like it, it really gives the car a different look. I need to do some adjustments, have alot of windnoise on the drivers side.

I tried for 45 minutes today and could not get the plug for the defroster clipped in..Grrrr.

Yeah, I haven't taken a pic yet. You know the area, no great scenery around. I need to though!

Hmm, I like it - might have to look into a set for me.

SC986:

It's a bear to get your hand contorted enough to plug in the defroster cable. Keep trying and you will get it in. Looking forward to seeing the hardtop.

Dr. Kill:

For the money I think those pedals offer a great bang for the buck! Post some pics if you decide to install a set.

ddb