DC5 Dead rest pedal. Mini diy.

muxtang67 · 01-07-2007, 04:26 PM

I have received several requests for showing how the DC5 dead pedal was setup in my fg2 here are the pics. It is quite simple.

First, I mapped out where the pedal would lie on the stock dead pedal. I cut off on the bottom, top, and lower left side of the stock dead pedal.
It should look something like this:

It is important not to cut the upper mounting point off. You must only cut the top portion and then follow the the sideline to the top. The red stuff is where i cut.

Next I filled in the back upper portion and the front upper part with duroglass, or you can use bondo and achieve the same results. I then sanded the front upper part so it would end in an angle towards the carpet.

The next image shows the lower left side cut. There is no need to smooth it off since it is not going to be seen, nor is the bottom.

Now that the frame was ready, I used very thin velcro, I used some HQ 3m stuff. Placed it on the sruface of the sock dead reest, and on the back of the DC5 part. Be sure to cut a hole for the center rotating screw for future removal.

Then stick it on. You may have to adjust it slightly when it is in the car. This is what it should look like in the end.

Warning. If you decide to just cut the top portion without angling it towards the carpet. It will look bad. I did that way first, then reconsidered. I hope this helps. Its kind of a simple rushed DIY. Good Luck. Any ?'s, msg me.

skittleslegend · 01-07-2007, 04:27 PM

Very nice. Looks really good. +repped for originality.

Quote:

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to muxtang67 again.

Grrrr....

somebody rep him for me.

DATA02 · 01-07-2007, 04:40 PM

Nice work

Grrrr....

somebody rep him for me.[/quote]

rep'd

caveman74 · 01-07-2007, 04:41 PM

I Like!!

**Nomar06** · 01-07-2007, 04:45 PM

Nice!

J Nez · 01-07-2007, 04:48 PM

looking good. nice work my man.

COMplex · 01-07-2007, 04:53 PM

Looking good! +rep for a clean job!

CivicDude · 01-08-2007, 11:55 AM

looks good, wanna make me one

Type X · 01-08-2007, 12:19 PM

looks good
i just sold that deadpedal this weekend for 25 bux

blackdragoon · 01-08-2007, 01:06 PM

I was gonna sell mine because I realized it didn't fit. but after seeing this, I'm gonna reconsider and see if I can get this done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type X

looks good
i just sold that deadpedal this weekend for 25 bux

muxtang67 · 01-08-2007, 05:38 PM

It really is not that difficult to do. However, the one downfall, it should be evident in the pics, is that the aluminum is not as shiny as the pedals. Regardless, it is still much better than stock. My RSX friends dig it too.

**twistedframe** · 01-08-2007, 05:42 PM

nice write up!

I will be getting one of these in the near future and this should help out alot!

01-10-2007, 02:57 AM

CivicDude · 01-10-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kabe

What car is that dead pedal from? or where did u get it? more info!

codys8thcivicsi · 01-10-2007, 12:07 PM

good read...nice diy

Gyro · 05-06-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicDude

What car is that dead pedal from? or where did u get it? more info!

Looks like the StrutKing stuff...

Cliflyri · 05-21-2007, 07:10 PM

That strutking pedal sure looks nice.

***strutking*** · 05-22-2007, 01:05 AM

We now offer the pedals to 8thcivic members at a discount

speedstyles408 · 01-24-2008, 02:20 AM

nice....

jackolee · 03-03-2008, 05:49 PM

pictures dont work anymore

01-07-2007, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
muxtang67 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mission Viejo Age: 26 Posts: 101 Andino iTrader: 2 / 100%	DC5 Dead rest pedal. Mini diy. I have received several requests for showing how the DC5 dead pedal was setup in my fg2 here are the pics. It is quite simple. First, I mapped out where the pedal would lie on the stock dead pedal. I cut off on the bottom, top, and lower left side of the stock dead pedal. It should look something like this: It is important not to cut the upper mounting point off. You must only cut the top portion and then follow the the sideline to the top. The red stuff is where i cut. Next I filled in the back upper portion and the front upper part with duroglass, or you can use bondo and achieve the same results. I then sanded the front upper part so it would end in an angle towards the carpet. The next image shows the lower left side cut. There is no need to smooth it off since it is not going to be seen, nor is the bottom. Now that the frame was ready, I used very thin velcro, I used some HQ 3m stuff. Placed it on the sruface of the sock dead reest, and on the back of the DC5 part. Be sure to cut a hole for the center rotating screw for future removal. Then stick it on. You may have to adjust it slightly when it is in the car. This is what it should look like in the end. Warning. If you decide to just cut the top portion without angling it towards the carpet. It will look bad. I did that way first, then reconsidered. I hope this helps. Its kind of a simple rushed DIY. Good Luck. Any ?'s, msg me.

01-08-2007, 05:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
twistedframe Tuna Fiddle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NoVA Age: 25 Posts: 18,952 Dave iTrader: 18 / 100%	nice write up! I will be getting one of these in the near future and this should help out alot! __________________

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*strutking* Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,717 iTrader: 66 / 100%	We now offer the pedals to 8thcivic members at a discount __________________ http://www.strutking.com FREE Shipping within the US!

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01-07-2007, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
DATA02 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice work Grrrr.... somebody rep him for me.[/quote] rep'd

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caveman74 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,384 Kevin iTrader: 19 / 100%	I Like!!

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J Nez Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the IE, socal Age: 28 Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 / 0%	looking good. nice work my man.

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COMplex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver, CO. Age: 25 Posts: 4,352 got e85? iTrader: 11 / 100%	Looking good! +rep for a clean job!

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CivicDude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 589 iTrader: 2 / 100%	looks good, wanna make me one

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Type X Senior Member Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 3,117 iTrader: 16 / 100%	looks good i just sold that deadpedal this weekend for 25 bux

01-08-2007, 05:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
muxtang67 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mission Viejo Age: 26 Posts: 101 Andino iTrader: 2 / 100%	It really is not that difficult to do. However, the one downfall, it should be evident in the pics, is that the aluminum is not as shiny as the pedals. Regardless, it is still much better than stock. My RSX friends dig it too.

01-10-2007, 02:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
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codys8thcivicsi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Florida Age: 23 Posts: 755 Cody Lopez iTrader: 0 / 0%	good read...nice diy

05-21-2007, 07:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cliflyri Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 / 0%	That strutking pedal sure looks nice.

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speedstyles408 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 860 Andy iTrader: 9 / 100%	nice....

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