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Organ-type | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 200 | 69.93% |
Suspended | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 86 | 30.07% |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() | ![]() What type of accelerator pedal do you prefer? Premium cars almost always use the organ type. Like this E-Class. In an MT, it's easier to heel-and-toe too: ![]() On the other hand, in cheaper cars, suspended pedals dominate the scene (although some old models like the Premier Padmini had organ-type accelerators): ![]() Mazda says: ![]() Quote:
I find the organ-type to be more precise, comfortable and ergonomically superior. Even my Civic had it - made a noticeable difference on long drives. Ferraris? Yep. ![]() Source F1 cars? Yep. ![]() Source Last edited by GTO : 18th February 2016 at 13:11. | |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() | ![]() Some more data from Mazda. Quote:
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| ![]() Voted for 'Suspended' as it allows fine control as it is hinged on the top side. Just the theory as I don't have experience with the organ type. One more thing about the suspended type: easing off the accelerator, while your heel is still anchored on the floor. I don't know how easily you can do it with the organ type without straining a bit on the ankle. Last edited by GTO : 19th February 2016 at 12:20. Reason: Merging |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() I experience both pedals depending on the car I drive and feel the organ type is more comfortable to use. And as rightly pointed out above, chances of stepping on the wrong pedal during sudden braking are less in an organ type pedal. |
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| ![]() Never experienced the organ type but voted for it as it sure looks more comfortable. Time to find a car that is available on self drive car rentals (with organ pedal) ![]() |
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Team-BHP Support ![]() | ![]() All the cars I've driven with organ type pedals, E class, Jetta, Laura had a very heavy feel to them. They were not easy to get fine modulation. It's not a problem in an Automatic, but in the manuals it results in jerky shifts. The organ type pedals also take up a lot of space in the footwell. I always feel the pedals are too close and there's lesser space in the Jetta and Laura vs the new Octavia which was not a problem. On the other hand, suspended ones are mostly lighter and easier to modulate barring a few of them. Based on data by Mazda and what I have felt, the organ type pedals are better for driving pedal to the metal whereas the suspended one is better for sedate driving. Last edited by aah78 : 26th January 2018 at 00:10. Reason: Typo. medal -> metal ;) |
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| ![]() Voted for the Organ Type. My car has a suspended type(Swift VDi). The issue that I find with the Suspended one is that I have to keep my foot constantly pulled back. Especially the upper part. Results in pain of the muscles on the upper side of the feet, and sometimes near the sheen. I have experienced the slippage a couple of times, in rainy season mostly. On the other hand I have driven a friend's BMW, it has a organ type. Felt quite relaxed with it. Is there a way I can install a organ type in my swift? |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() Maruti OMNI has organ type pedal ![]() I agree that organ types are not as easy as the suspended ones to modulate. Pedal to metal feels more satisfying in organ type pedal. Last edited by GTO : 26th January 2018 at 18:16. Reason: Typo. time -> type |
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And with the seating position in the Omni, it is really difficult to modulate the pedal. This is what I meant in the above explanation. Last edited by A350XWB : 18th February 2016 at 13:57. | |
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| ![]() Have not experienced organ type, but voted for it. I have big feet and the organ type looks to be a more comfortable position for large footed drivers. |
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| ![]() I have driven only two cars with organ pedals, my own 1972 Premier Padmini 1100D and very recently, a BMW 530D M Edition. The organ arrangement on the Fiat is bad. The seat bench is placed too far forward, then you also have the pedal pushed too far out and this causes your ankle to be bent more than it should. Very uncomfortable. I don't suppose driver ergonomics crossed their mind back in 1972. On to the BMW; the driver ergonomics are so good on this car that everything is right where it should be. I felt that the position of my foot in relation to the pedal, was spot on. Every car should have a throttle pedal like this. My foot was relaxing on the throttle pedal and the effort required was next to nil. The organ pedal allows for finer control of throttle input too. Organ pedal for me, all the way. Last edited by sandeepmohan : 18th February 2016 at 14:15. |
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BHPian | ![]() Very interesting topic GTO. Having driven old Mahindras [Jeep] with organ type pedal and Newer ones with suspended ones - I think organ type in general offers more comfort and is easy-to-use under generic driving situations. Having said that - unless the seating position and alignment of driver is proper, it does not help anywhere. By the way, quoting aamateen46: Is that a really good idea to find spots under pedals to rest the foot? I feel its a dangerous habit and should be avoided. Last edited by GTO : 19th February 2016 at 12:19. Reason: Typos |
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| ![]() I have extensively experienced both pedals. Organ type in our Fiat 1100D and the Civic; and the suspended type in our Zen. My frank opinion is that if you adjust your seating position properly, both are as good. You can always keep your ankle rested on the floor and use that as a pivot even while dealing with a suspended type pedal. Others may disagree as each have their own fine techniques of driving. Regards. |
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| ![]() The only disadvantage that I can see in the organ-type accelerator is that the cleaning of the foot-well becomes difficult. |
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