Ok, thanks 93BlackFD. I think they may be adjustable... someone figured it out a while back, but I have yet to try it. And it seems someone else couldn't get it to work. So it's not simple - but we'll get it, sooner or later.

 

Omicron, can we get the pictures back?

 

Dunno what happened to them, but it's fixed now.

 

Right as I was about to do Omicron's mod, I stumbled upon DaveT's. Took me all of 45 mins and it's wonderful.

Thanks to everyone who contributed.

 

I did the Pilot adjustable pedals mod and brought the clutch pedal about an inch closer, which makes a big difference. The screws that come with the package are too short, you'll need to go to Home Depot and buy some long screws.

The clutch pedal is still not closer enough for my taste. I'm thinking about mounting a piece of wood to the base of the Pilot pedal to get another 3 inches or so.

 

I think the best material for this extension idea is a solid aluminum profile called 80/20. This can be cut easily with a chop saw or grinder, or hacksaw by hand if you have 10 minutes. The profile is bar stock that comes with pre-drilled holes and in different squared sizes (I think 1.5"x1.5" would be best). I am only 5'3" and I probably need a full 3" extension to be really comfortable. I work in a machine shop and it should be really easy to get this made. I wonder how hard it is to drill thru-holes in the pedal to have a truly secure bolt-on fit. I think I may try to use my rotary saw with a carbide bit and fasten the extension with small diameter steel bolts/nuts/lockwashers. If I can get this to work I could probably offer it as a kit. Wish me luck.

 

Omicron, you're the best for taking the time to do this. thanks a bunch. Driving the 8 is so much better now.

big props

 

OK, after 3 years of ownership, I'm finally going to get this done. Anyone have any recommendations on which solution works best? Omicron's or DaveT's??

 

Omicron's

Actually have done it both ways. Did the adjustment before Dave T posted and found that it changed the geometry of the pedal too much. ie, due to the pivot point staying the same, making the pedal closer also made it more angled. I didn't like it. Using the setup Omicron designed, I was able to keep the angle of the pedal that I wanted. It has been visually undetectable and sturdy.

The only catch for me was putting the original pedal cover onto the blank that I made. Needed to use some 303 spray to lube the rubber to stretch it around the new pedal.

 

lol

great DIY for very short ppl

 

Thanks! That's good to know ... I'll let you all know how it turns out.

At 5'2" I'll take all the help I can get!!!

 

2021 here... yes, this is still an issue. i did the alternative clutch pedal height adjustment mentioned above. Now i'm going to try a variation on the original design by just cutting off the pedal and welding an extension piece. easy if you have access to a welder. thanks for the inspiration!