pedal extensions

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 1:16 pm

Hi everyone,

Just been browsing thru the DIY section of the forum, looking for a how-to guide on fitting pedal extensions - I'm very very soon to order some GTi Anni pedals from Martyn

Any tips on removing old ones/fitting new ones without breaking anything would be greatly appreciated!

As far as I can see the old ones will pull off with a little encouragement, and the new ones can be screwed on?

And last but not least: legality issues

I've read in catalogues like demon tweeks that pedal extensions are "for show or off-road use only". Plus I've read a few stories of insurers not paying up in the event of an accident because they claim that the metal pedals may have contributed to the accident - presumably shiny metal surface = slippery when wet

These pedals I'm getting are OEM, and top-spec cars such as the TT, Golf and presumably many many many modified cars have them fitted with no unusual consequences. Plus they have lots of rubber 'nipples' on them to help your shoes grip the pedal easily so all should be well.

Finally finally: Woo yay! Metal pedals!! They're so cool

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 1:42 pm

The metal/rubber anni pedals should slip straight on, no screws needed. The old ones should also slip straight off with some effort.

As for the insurance...?

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 8:46 am

Cheers Alex. So changing the pedals won't be too taxing then I hope

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Fri Aug 27, 2004 12:12 pm

I read somewhere that the law is that should you wish to change the pedals they need to have rubber bits so that grip is possible, having said that I have the TT pedals and there has been a number of times where my foot has slipped off the pedal resulting in a crunching noise from the gearbox!

TT's, Golf Anniversaries and what nots wouldn't have them install as standard should it not be legal!

Speedlaw is right, doesn't take much to get the old ones off and the new ones on, if fact it was one of the first mods I carried out as it was so simple!