[ramki067]

Hi all,
I would like to know whether i can add a foot clutch rest like in a Santro. A DIY job or so would be helpful.

Thanks,
RAmki.

[zenopio]

just go to a carpenter and tell him what you want and he will does it for you with a wooden block.....

[n_aditya]

Get one of those racing pedals and have it fixed on the floor of the car. Any mechanic will be able to fix it.

[BaCkSeAtDrIVeR]

Why would one need a clutch foot rest?

What is a racing pedal and how is it different from what the WagR has now?

[n_aditya]

Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Why would one need a clutch foot rest?

What is a racing pedal and how is it different from what the WagR has now?

The correct term for a clutch foot rest is a "dead pedal". The topic has been discussed before. Maybe this link could help : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...extenders.html

Dead pedal ensures that one does not rest his foot on the clutch. Riding the clutch causes serious clutch wear and hence some cars are factory fitted with a dead pedal. I have seen such a pedal fabricated and fitted in a rally esteem.

Racing pedals are aluminium pedals which can be sourced from any auto accessory shop. They are sold under various popular brand names. They have a racy look and some are backlit too (streetglow pedals).

[ramki067]

Originally Posted by n_aditya

Racing pedals are aluminium pedals which can be sourced from any auto accessory shop. They are sold under various popular brand names. They have a racy look and some are backlit too (streetglow pedals).

How are these racing pedals look like and is a foot rest attached to it or so?

[dadu]

These are metal sheet pedals with holes and bumps for grip.

Originally Posted by ramki067

How are these racing pedals look like and is a foot rest attached to it or so?

You answered your question yourself. Goto Hyundai A.S.S. and buy a spare dead pedal for Santro, screw it onto your WagonR (any acc. shop will do it in 5 min).

Originally Posted by ramki067

Hi all,
I would like to know whether i can add a foot clutch rest like in a Santro. A DIY job or so would be helpful.

Thanks,
RAmki.

[n_aditya]

Originally Posted by ramki067

How are these racing pedals look like and is a foot rest attached to it or so?

Dead pedals are not attached to any of the pedals like gas, clutch or brake pedals.

This pic should help you understand what a dead pedal is. The dead pedal is the big pedal at the extreme left.

The regular pedals in the pic are racing pedals (in some cars they are an aftermarket fitment).

[ramki067]

Thank you very much guys... will go to some Hyundai showroom and enquire. I really wanted it and decided when my left leg started paining after driving from my home in Rajajinagar to Marathalli outer ring road to my office!

Thanks,
Ramki.

[normally_crazy]

Ramki,

Updates on this ?

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Isn't it more comfortable to rest the foot on the floor, while highway drives?

May be since i've got used to this, i find dead pedal usage uncomfortable on long drives.

[Sam Kapasi]

Making a clutch foot rest in a Wagon R.

Materials required
1) Cotton waste
2) One pair of Brand new shoes.

Method one - for those who drive with their shoes on.

Remove shoes from box, take shoes home in a plastic bag. Wear shoes for next occasion out.
Fill up box with cotton waste and shove it next to the clutch on the left side. Remember to keep dhakkan on after filling it up with the waste.

Rest foot on it repeatedly.



Method 2: For those who drive without shoes.
Remove shoes from box. Take one shoe home in a plastic bag, along with the dhakkan of the shoe box.

Place left shoe inside empty show box, without a dhakkan. Pack up cotton waste around all edges to secure left shoe.
Shove the shoe+box combination next to the clutch on the left side.

Place foot inside left shoe which is inside shoe box.

Rest.

Now for the other shoe.

Step 1 - Buy left hand drive car....

I know what you're thinking, the clutch is still on the left. But to the left of the clutch is the door. The shoe will fall out.
Step 2 - Place right shoe to the right of accelerator.
Step 3 - Place right foot in it and rest.
Step 4 - Pretend it is left foot.

Alternatively you can make a left foot rest and right foot rest and pretend that you are giving birth in the car.

[PatienceWins]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Isn't it more comfortable to rest the foot on the floor, while highway drives?

May be since i've got used to this, i find dead pedal usage uncomfortable on long drives.

I cannot use a car for long without dead pedal. May be since I was used to the dead pedal in Santro, Palio and Lancer. I am 6' 2" tall and found Swift uncomfortable without dead pedal. That is one of the main reasons why I went for Getz.

[somebodystopme]

Originally Posted by PatienceWins

I cannot use a car for long without dead pedal. May be since I was used to the dead pedal in Santro, Palio and Lancer. I am 6' 2" tall and found Swift uncomfortable without dead pedal. That is one of the main reasons why I went for Getz.

You Seriously decided to buy another car just for Dead Pedal?

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Making a clutch foot rest in a Wagon R.

Materials required
1) Cotton waste
2) One pair of Brand new shoes.

Method one - for those who drive with their shoes on.

Remove shoes from box, take shoes home in a plastic bag. Wear shoes for next occasion out.
Fill up box with cotton waste and shove it next to the clutch on the left side. Remember to keep dhakkan on after filling it up with the waste.

Rest foot on it repeatedly.



Method 2: For those who drive without shoes.
Remove shoes from box. Take one shoe home in a plastic bag, along with the dhakkan of the shoe box.

Place left shoe inside empty show box, without a dhakkan. Pack up cotton waste around all edges to secure left shoe.
Shove the shoe+box combination next to the clutch on the left side.

Place foot inside left shoe which is inside shoe box.

Rest.

Now for the other shoe.

Step 1 - Buy left hand drive car....

I know what you're thinking, the clutch is still on the left. But to the left of the clutch is the door. The shoe will fall out.
Step 2 - Place right shoe to the right of accelerator.
Step 3 - Place right foot in it and rest.
Step 4 - Pretend it is left foot.

Alternatively you can make a left foot rest and right foot rest and pretend that you are giving birth in the car.

Wahh. What a Solution Sam. Its very rare people with your genius are born to enlighten the knowledge on mortals like us.

[PatienceWins]

Originally Posted by somebodystopme

You Seriously decided to buy another car just for Dead Pedal?

No friend, that was one of the main resons for deciding on Getz when I was looking out for a hatchback.