Plastic Gas Pedal?
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Originally Posted by redrocket87
Anyone have an idea as to why GM sprung for the aluminum clutch and brake pedal but opted for a cheap plastic gas pedal? 
You answered your own question, it is cheap.
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I like that 
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LOL, except driving barefoot is illegal in all states but Alabama, Ohio, and Cali.
Originally Posted by BanditSRT
I used to think it was crappy, but on a hot summer day the clutch and the brake pedals get so hot they're almost unbearable to touch if you're driving bearfoot, like after going to the beach.
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Originally Posted by redrocket87
Anyone have an idea as to why GM sprung for the aluminum clutch and brake pedal but opted for a cheap plastic gas pedal?
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WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!!
Everyone and their "plastic pedal judgement" can stop right here!
I wouldn't have it any other way! The plastic pedal is perfect for barefoot driving, and especially long road trips. Anything else would be a step DOWN in mechanical function.
Aluminum is GREAT for those pedals that take the heavy foot application to operate, but NOT the gas, which only takes a light touch.
case dismissed.
Everyone and their "plastic pedal judgement" can stop right here!
I wouldn't have it any other way! The plastic pedal is perfect for barefoot driving, and especially long road trips. Anything else would be a step DOWN in mechanical function.
Aluminum is GREAT for those pedals that take the heavy foot application to operate, but NOT the gas, which only takes a light touch.
case dismissed.
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Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
To match the cheap vinyl and plastic interior, of course!
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Originally Posted by nuch
LOL, except driving barefoot is illegal in all states but Alabama, Ohio, and Cali.
Last edited by 2000BSME; Sep 21, 2006 at 04:10 PM.
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Originally Posted by 2000BSME
WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!!
Everyone and their "plastic pedal judgement" can stop right here!
I wouldn't have it any other way! The plastic pedal is perfect for barefoot driving, and especially long road trips. Anything else would be a step DOWN in mechanical function.
Aluminum is GREAT for those pedals that take the heavy foot application to operate, but NOT the gas, which only takes a light touch.
case dismissed.
Everyone and their "plastic pedal judgement" can stop right here!
I wouldn't have it any other way! The plastic pedal is perfect for barefoot driving, and especially long road trips. Anything else would be a step DOWN in mechanical function.
Aluminum is GREAT for those pedals that take the heavy foot application to operate, but NOT the gas, which only takes a light touch.
case dismissed.
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They might not write you up a citation, but get into an accident barefoot and when the 2nd party calls you on it. Say by by to your low premiums.
Been there done that (girl friend would drive barefoot when wearing high heals).
Not that I agree... just a forewarning.
Been there done that (girl friend would drive barefoot when wearing high heals).
Not that I agree... just a forewarning.
Originally Posted by 2000BSME
In some states I believe it is 'illegal' to have sex in any position other than missionary. So I wouldn't worry to much about getting a citation for driving barefoot (which I do in the vette almost 100% of the time), I would just chock that up as another invasive, but unenforceable law.
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Originally Posted by nuch
They might not write you up a citation, but get into an accident barefoot and when the 2nd party calls you on it. Say by by to your low premiums.
Been there done that (girl friend would drive barefoot when wearing high heals).
Not that I agree... just a forewarning.
Been there done that (girl friend would drive barefoot when wearing high heals).
Not that I agree... just a forewarning.
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Definetly a safety hazard.
But so is keeping your sandals by your heels, ever get anything caught behind your brake pedal?
But so is keeping your sandals by your heels, ever get anything caught behind your brake pedal?
Originally Posted by 2000BSME
I hear you, and I say that is what attorneys are for, but the sandals that I wear when I get out of the car are right behind my heels. It would actually be a safety hazard to wear the sandals while driving, instead of driving barefoot.
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Originally Posted by C5FORFUN2
If you think they are cheap junk then don't buy it. Even better, buy a Mopar then you can see what cheap REALLY is.