2005 clutch pedal
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joeearl
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Greensboro AL
2005 clutch pedal
I have had my foot slip off the clutch pedal several times, mainly when standing for a long traffic light in heavy traffic. I am driving a 2005 6-speed manual. In this case, with the engine idling, the engine dies when my foot slips off the clutch.
The Vette is a dream car to drive, am highly pleased with it. The performance is remarkable. Ordinarily, I wear rubber-sole shoes when driving. Frequently, however, we are attending events where we dress up to some extent, and that's when the clutch is likely to be a problem while wearing loafers or other leather-sole shoes.
The Chevy dealer is reluctant to recommend a modification, due to fears of possible legal action if I have an accident.
The clutch pedal is metal and very narrow, only a couple inches wide.
I am thinking about cutting a piece of tread from a truck tire, forming a rectangular piece about 4 inches wide by 2 inches. I think this can be held on the clutch pedal with a vehicular water hose clamp. I would like to have a better way to make this hook-up stronger.
Comments or better ideas for this would be appreciated. Thanks joeearl.
The Vette is a dream car to drive, am highly pleased with it. The performance is remarkable. Ordinarily, I wear rubber-sole shoes when driving. Frequently, however, we are attending events where we dress up to some extent, and that's when the clutch is likely to be a problem while wearing loafers or other leather-sole shoes.
The Chevy dealer is reluctant to recommend a modification, due to fears of possible legal action if I have an accident.
The clutch pedal is metal and very narrow, only a couple inches wide.
I am thinking about cutting a piece of tread from a truck tire, forming a rectangular piece about 4 inches wide by 2 inches. I think this can be held on the clutch pedal with a vehicular water hose clamp. I would like to have a better way to make this hook-up stronger.
Comments or better ideas for this would be appreciated. Thanks joeearl.
Burning Brakes
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From: Penn Valley California
Keep a pair of Piloti pull on driving shoes in the car.Not only will your carpets stay cleaner,and pedal slippage become a thing of the past,but you will also feel like Michael Schumacher on the way.They are available from Griot's Garage for less than $100.
Pro
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From: Medford NY
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Your DYI should work or you may want to get a replacement clutch pedal with rubber inserts from Ultimate Pedals.
http://www.ultimatepedals.com/catalo...oducts_id=2202
http://www.ultimatepedals.com/catalo...oducts_id=2202
Melting Slicks
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From: Denver PA
St. Jude Donor '07
Put the trans in neutral at a traffic light. Your foot won't slip off the clutch and it is also easier on the clutch. I have a 69 SS396 Camaro that I bought i 1971 with 9800 miles on it. Now after 76000 miles, it still had the original clutch in it. I never sit at a light with the clutch in on any stick shift car.
Pro
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Originally Posted by joeearl
I have had my foot slip off the clutch pedal several times, mainly when standing for a long traffic light in heavy traffic. I am driving a 2005 6-speed manual. In this case, with the engine idling, the engine dies when my foot slips off the clutch.
The Vette is a dream car to drive, am highly pleased with it. The performance is remarkable. Ordinarily, I wear rubber-sole shoes when driving. Frequently, however, we are attending events where we dress up to some extent, and that's when the clutch is likely to be a problem while wearing loafers or other leather-sole shoes.
The Chevy dealer is reluctant to recommend a modification, due to fears of possible legal action if I have an accident.
The clutch pedal is metal and very narrow, only a couple inches wide.
I am thinking about cutting a piece of tread from a truck tire, forming a rectangular piece about 4 inches wide by 2 inches. I think this can be held on the clutch pedal with a vehicular water hose clamp. I would like to have a better way to make this hook-up stronger.
Comments or better ideas for this would be appreciated. Thanks joeearl.
The Vette is a dream car to drive, am highly pleased with it. The performance is remarkable. Ordinarily, I wear rubber-sole shoes when driving. Frequently, however, we are attending events where we dress up to some extent, and that's when the clutch is likely to be a problem while wearing loafers or other leather-sole shoes.
The Chevy dealer is reluctant to recommend a modification, due to fears of possible legal action if I have an accident.
The clutch pedal is metal and very narrow, only a couple inches wide.
I am thinking about cutting a piece of tread from a truck tire, forming a rectangular piece about 4 inches wide by 2 inches. I think this can be held on the clutch pedal with a vehicular water hose clamp. I would like to have a better way to make this hook-up stronger.
Comments or better ideas for this would be appreciated. Thanks joeearl.
Go to Lowes or a skateboard shop and buy some nonskid tape. ...The type you see on stairs and skateboards. It should work great.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 53,529
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From: Arizona
Believe it or not these bolts solve the issue:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...00/ppuser/6747
I put those bolts through the pedal to take pressure off my neuroma.
The neuroma's better, but I left the bolts alone because the grip is better. It looks weird and uncomfortable, but somehow it's not.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...00/ppuser/6747
I put those bolts through the pedal to take pressure off my neuroma.
The neuroma's better, but I left the bolts alone because the grip is better. It looks weird and uncomfortable, but somehow it's not.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 7,588
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From: Montreal Qc
Originally Posted by Dale_K
The pedal is pretty damn slippery if your shoes are wet - even with rubber soles.
100%
Originally Posted by Hoonose
Believe it or not these bolts solve the issue:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...00/ppuser/6747
I put those bolts through the pedal to take pressure off my neuroma.
The neuroma's better, but I left the bolts alone because the grip is better. It looks weird and uncomfortable, but somehow it's not.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...00/ppuser/6747
I put those bolts through the pedal to take pressure off my neuroma.
The neuroma's better, but I left the bolts alone because the grip is better. It looks weird and uncomfortable, but somehow it's not.
...did that on my '05 but haven't gotten to it on the '06 yet.
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joeearl
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From: Greensboro AL
Originally Posted by BlackMark
Keep a pair of Piloti pull on driving shoes in the car.Not only will your carpets stay cleaner,and pedal slippage become a thing of the past,but you will also feel like Michael Schumacher on the way.They are available from Griot's Garage for less than $100.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Spicewood, Texas, USA TX-Texas
Originally Posted by sscamaro
Put the trans in neutral at a traffic light. Your foot won't slip off the clutch and it is also easier on the clutch. I have a 69 SS396 Camaro that I bought i 1971 with 9800 miles on it. Now after 76000 miles, it still had the original clutch in it. I never sit at a light with the clutch in on any stick shift car.
