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Old Mar 17, 2023 | 09:01 PM
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Not sure why, but the dead petal has always been just too far away to reach comfortably. Here's an easy mod that looks a ton better than gluing in a 2 x 4. Just ordered an aluminum cover from Corvette Central and added 1" spacers:



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That looks solid.

I'm still certain I can break it, even if only by snapping it at the plastic end.

Though sitting here I realize I typically don't use the ottoman at all when driving.
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That looks solid.
Very solid. Now that I've had a chance to use it, totally glad I did it. Right where I need it.
I'll always be using it!
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Looks amazing man! Thanks for the post.
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Looks amazing man! Thanks for the post.
Thanks Phil - it works well.
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