This will help your handling, STUD
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This will help your handling, STUD
Being 6' tall I have the seat all the way back and even dropped the seat 1.5 inches to get the hemet on. I found that the foot rest was not at the correct position to be useful. I wanted it at the level of the brake pedel so that I was able to brace in the turns and also to have a position that was set to work for me.
The foot pad was found to be 3 inches too short or low for me. I checked it by placing a single piece then two sections of 2" x 4" to be sure that I liked it, the first time. I drilled a few holes it the wood to allow longer screws to attach the wooden pad to the floor and then added a bit of black rattle can to finish the job. I have included a photo for your attention.
This really worked for me and you may choose a different thickness to suit your needs and driving style. It did not cost 5$ and it really did the thing for me, especially when Iam into the brakes or corners at 1.0 G.
Enjoy Woody
The foot pad was found to be 3 inches too short or low for me. I checked it by placing a single piece then two sections of 2" x 4" to be sure that I liked it, the first time. I drilled a few holes it the wood to allow longer screws to attach the wooden pad to the floor and then added a bit of black rattle can to finish the job. I have included a photo for your attention.
This really worked for me and you may choose a different thickness to suit your needs and driving style. It did not cost 5$ and it really did the thing for me, especially when Iam into the brakes or corners at 1.0 G.
Enjoy Woody
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Re: This will help your handling, STUD
Originally Posted by waldig
Being 6' tall I have the seat all the way back and even dropped the seat 1.5 inches to get the hemet on. I found that the foot rest was not at the correct position to be useful. I wanted it at the level of the brake pedel so that I was able to brace in the turns and also to have a position that was set to work for me.
The foot pad was found to be 3 inches too short or low for me. I checked it by placing a single piece then two sections of 2" x 4" to be sure that I liked it, the first time. I drilled a few holes it the wood to allow longer screws to attach the wooden pad to the floor and then added a bit of black rattle can to finish the job. I have included a photo for your attention.
This really worked for me and you may choose a different thickness to suit your needs and driving style. It did not cost 5$ and it really did the thing for me, especially when Iam into the brakes or corners at 1.0 G.
Enjoy Woody
The foot pad was found to be 3 inches too short or low for me. I checked it by placing a single piece then two sections of 2" x 4" to be sure that I liked it, the first time. I drilled a few holes it the wood to allow longer screws to attach the wooden pad to the floor and then added a bit of black rattle can to finish the job. I have included a photo for your attention.
This really worked for me and you may choose a different thickness to suit your needs and driving style. It did not cost 5$ and it really did the thing for me, especially when Iam into the brakes or corners at 1.0 G.
Enjoy Woody
At least attach a nice piece of diamond plate to it or something!
She can ride with me ;)
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Re: This will help your handling, STUD
It'll cost ya $28, but this website has a foot rest pad that matches your other pedals. You can even replace all three with AMG logos.
http://www.formymercedes.com/viewall...lass=SLK-Class
http://www.formymercedes.com/viewall...lass=SLK-Class
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Re: This will help your handling, STUD
Originally Posted by tom2112
It'll cost ya $28, but this website has a foot rest pad that matches your other pedals. You can even replace all three with AMG logos.
http://www.formymercedes.com/viewall...lass=SLK-Class
http://www.formymercedes.com/viewall...lass=SLK-Class
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Re: This will help your handling, STUD
I KNEW IT!
The Crossfire illuminated door sills are SO overpriced. Usually $350 to $400.
Even the ones for the MB are only $169!
Wonder if the AMG ones would fit..........
The Crossfire illuminated door sills are SO overpriced. Usually $350 to $400.
Even the ones for the MB are only $169!
Wonder if the AMG ones would fit..........
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Re: This will help your handling, STUD
Originally Posted by BLKFIN
I agree about the door sills. I am curios what their return policy is like. I am tempted to buy a set just to see if they would fit. 
Heres the reply:
They won't fit the crossfire, sorry...
Jerry
Last edited by 70GT6; Apr 10, 2008 at 04:17 PM.
She can ride with me ;)
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From: Sharon, PA
Re: This will help your handling, STUD
Yeah, I had the same thought about those sills. But I couldn't find ANY Mercedes sills that would fit the Crossfire. I searched all over the net too - even ebay. I really wanted the AMG logo ones too. 
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