Dead pedal???
In the :no:Camaro workbook it lists a "Dead Pedal", what are they talking about???
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The pedal for your left foot to rest on when not in use. It is a good thing.
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Originally Posted by JasonD
(Post 5622621)
The pedal for your left foot to rest on when not in use. It is a good thing, the 4th gens only had a flat area and not an actual pedal.
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From Wikipedia...
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. |
I dont know about anyone else but I didnt like the 4th gens dead pedal. My foot kept sliping off it. I hope this one is better...
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Originally Posted by 5thgen69camaro
(Post 5622638)
I dont know about anyone else but I didnt like the 4th gens dead pedal. My foot kept sliping off it. I hope this one is better...
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Thanks for clearing that up for me. I don't know that that piece of equipment needed to make it into the workbook, not exactly a highlight IMO.
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Originally Posted by CTK1
(Post 5622719)
Thanks for clearing that up for me. I don't know that that piece of equipment needed to make it into the workbook, not exactly a highlight IMO.
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Originally Posted by MissedShift
(Post 5622896)
Drive a manual transmission car long distances in traffic without one, and come back and let me know if you feel the same way...
I don't have any issue with it, just saying... |
Originally Posted by CTK1
(Post 5622719)
Thanks for clearing that up for me. I don't know that that piece of equipment needed to make it into the workbook, not exactly a highlight IMO.
Dead pedals are great. If you're a spirited driver, they provide you a place to brace yourself. For everyday driving, they're great especially with manual trans cars-- 1) It discourages you from resting your foot on the clutch and burning it up, and 2) it provides a level "platform" so your left and right feet are extended at approximately the same distance. This is better for your back. 4th gens had them, but they weren't very good as I remember. Smallish, made of plastic. |
Originally Posted by jg95z28
(Post 5622653)
You must have huge feet. I'm a size 12 and I've never had that problem. :D
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dead pedal? drive a G8
Just test drove a G8...has the dead pedal, but I will call the accelerator a dead pedal too as it was so close the brake pedal my foot got stuck and I almost crashed!
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Originally Posted by 97QuasarBlue3.8
(Post 5624741)
4th gens had them, but they weren't very good as I remember. Smallish, made of plastic.
The key to a good dead-pedal is to be BIG, and comfortable with plenty of grip. Having it as close to the clutch pedal as possible is also a great help. :) |
Originally Posted by bigsjk
(Post 5625306)
Just test drove a G8...has the dead pedal, but I will call the accelerator a dead pedal too as it was so close the brake pedal my foot got stuck and I almost crashed!
Were you wearing boots when you had this foot-pedal problem? do you push with your toes, or balls of your feet? |
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