DIY: Strutking Dead Pedal Install - Page 2

***strutking*** · 02-28-2008, 08:31 AM

yep yep, Strut King - Custom Automotive Parts

***NBPRudy*** · 02-28-2008, 09:27 AM

Cool.

mully34dluvr · 03-25-2008, 06:57 PM

i would advise not using the screws that come with the pedal. the screws will rust and look like ass. the pedal itself made it through an upstate n.y winter and still looks awesome! i went to home depo and got stainless screws. they were only a buck for 4. i think they look better as the screws that come with the pedal are black.

Arganon · 03-26-2008, 12:00 PM

This is kind of embarrassing but I cant seem to screw in the screws with a regular philips. Its to hard to pierce the factory pedal for me.. any suggestions?

ff_29 · 03-26-2008, 12:09 PM

I would try using another screwdriver if you've got one. I had the same problem with mine, then found another screwdriver that gripped the screw head more firmly. It was much easier from there. If that doesn't work though, I'd just drill four small holes to get them started. Don't go all the way down, just enough for the screws to catch. Also, as stated above, go out and get some stainless steel screws. My screws rusted within a week. With spring here, those black screws that ship with the pedal will be orange in no time.

Superjudge · 03-27-2008, 08:05 PM

Great thread, I just found the first mod for my car when I get it. This is an easy install compared to many other dead pedal assemblies, not to mention the 'universal fit' types that are cheap and sloppy. My last two dead pedals were made by members of the two car's forums and held up for years.

Ellementum · 03-30-2008, 10:20 PM

Not bad..looks awesome!

Superjudge · 03-30-2008, 10:24 PM

I went to the site and will order one next week right after I pick up the car.

darkrom · 04-12-2008, 02:21 PM

This pedal is great. Got mine today. I ordered one of the blemished ones and it looks perfect! Go ahead and order one while you can guys!

***citizh*** · 04-12-2008, 02:59 PM

i put mine on yesterday when it came in. it looks 100 times better now

eatRAMEN · 04-17-2008, 01:21 PM

love the pedal, got mine a few days ago and now the car seems complete

***VTECnical*** · 04-26-2008, 02:34 PM

You have my order. Can you please set up a group buy for the complete Sport Pedal setup and the shift boot?

I would like to see a picture of your boot installed with a TWM Abrams Shift Knob set as low as possible. I know some people have had issues with shift boots designed to fit the stock setup.

Blue Rocket's CTR shift boot...

St3vo28 · 05-02-2008, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vampiir

how would you rate the build quality?

where could i purchase these?

Superjudge · 05-02-2008, 11:19 AM

from the strutking site, read the first few posts of the thread.

spidy · 05-15-2008, 05:54 AM

how long did it take to to get to your door. i ordered it about two keeks ago and im getting a little worried.

Duce2k · 05-15-2008, 10:50 AM

My screws are holding up well, no rust or anything, but then again I live in TX, so no snow

Superjudge · 05-15-2008, 01:59 PM

The screws in snow is a thought i had since I'm in it all the time in winter. I am thinking of epoxy or a high strength glue to use with some heat to seat the pedal without the screws and then fasten the screws and see if it holds over time.

I did this in my last car and the screws went into the 'carpeting' and rusted. I cut the rubber liner for the bottom of the pedal out and glued it as it stayed for two years.

I just ordered one of these and thinking of getting the whole pedal set not because of looks but just so it matches.

HHondaZC · 05-15-2008, 02:47 PM

looks good

***xrs54*** · 05-15-2008, 02:50 PM

good write up, but honestly, what the real point of a dead pedal??

will admit, it does look nice though

Chase · 05-15-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xrs54

good write up, but honestly, what the real point of a dead pedal??

will admit, it does look nice though

To place your foot on... umm duh?

02-28-2008, 08:31 AM	#21 (permalink)
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04-26-2008, 02:34 PM	#32 (permalink)
*VTECnical* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 830 Ryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	You have my order. Can you please set up a group buy for the complete Sport Pedal setup and the shift boot? I would like to see a picture of your boot installed with a TWM Abrams Shift Knob set as low as possible. I know some people have had issues with shift boots designed to fit the stock setup. Blue Rocket's CTR shift boot... __________________ Best, VTECnical

05-15-2008, 02:50 PM	#39 (permalink)
*xrs54* VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Platteville, WI Age: 22 Posts: 1,190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	good write up, but honestly, what the real point of a dead pedal?? will admit, it does look nice though __________________

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*NBPRudy* Holy Crap!!!™ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 39,047 iTrader: 31 / 100%	Cool.

03-25-2008, 06:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
mully34dluvr Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: syracuse, n.y Posts: 41 john iTrader: 0 / 0%	i would advise not using the screws that come with the pedal. the screws will rust and look like ass. the pedal itself made it through an upstate n.y winter and still looks awesome! i went to home depo and got stainless screws. they were only a buck for 4. i think they look better as the screws that come with the pedal are black.

03-26-2008, 12:00 PM	#24 (permalink)
Arganon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Regina, SK Age: 17 Posts: 331 Gordon iTrader: 3 / 100%	This is kind of embarrassing but I cant seem to screw in the screws with a regular philips. Its to hard to pierce the factory pedal for me.. any suggestions?

03-26-2008, 12:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
ff_29 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vaughan, Ontario Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would try using another screwdriver if you've got one. I had the same problem with mine, then found another screwdriver that gripped the screw head more firmly. It was much easier from there. If that doesn't work though, I'd just drill four small holes to get them started. Don't go all the way down, just enough for the screws to catch. Also, as stated above, go out and get some stainless steel screws. My screws rusted within a week. With spring here, those black screws that ship with the pedal will be orange in no time.

03-27-2008, 08:05 PM	#26 (permalink)
Superjudge Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 161 Sam iTrader: 0 / 0%	Great thread, I just found the first mod for my car when I get it. This is an easy install compared to many other dead pedal assemblies, not to mention the 'universal fit' types that are cheap and sloppy. My last two dead pedals were made by members of the two car's forums and held up for years.

03-30-2008, 10:20 PM	#27 (permalink)
Ellementum Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B-Town Posts: 17 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Not bad..looks awesome!

03-30-2008, 10:24 PM	#28 (permalink)
Superjudge Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 161 Sam iTrader: 0 / 0%	I went to the site and will order one next week right after I pick up the car.

04-12-2008, 02:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
darkrom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,038 Matt iTrader: 0 / 0%	This pedal is great. Got mine today. I ordered one of the blemished ones and it looks perfect! Go ahead and order one while you can guys!

04-17-2008, 01:21 PM	#31 (permalink)
eatRAMEN Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 44 iTrader: 0 / 0%	love the pedal, got mine a few days ago and now the car seems complete

05-02-2008, 11:19 AM	#34 (permalink)
Superjudge Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 161 Sam iTrader: 0 / 0%	from the strutking site, read the first few posts of the thread.

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05-15-2008, 05:54 AM	#35 (permalink)
spidy Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Bernardino CA, USA Posts: 14 Patrick iTrader: 0 / 0%	how long did it take to to get to your door. i ordered it about two keeks ago and im getting a little worried.

05-15-2008, 10:50 AM	#36 (permalink)
Duce2k Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,427 iTrader: 1 / 100%	My screws are holding up well, no rust or anything, but then again I live in TX, so no snow

05-15-2008, 01:59 PM	#37 (permalink)
Superjudge Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 161 Sam iTrader: 0 / 0%	The screws in snow is a thought i had since I'm in it all the time in winter. I am thinking of epoxy or a high strength glue to use with some heat to seat the pedal without the screws and then fasten the screws and see if it holds over time. I did this in my last car and the screws went into the 'carpeting' and rusted. I cut the rubber liner for the bottom of the pedal out and glued it as it stayed for two years. I just ordered one of these and thinking of getting the whole pedal set not because of looks but just so it matches.

05-15-2008, 02:47 PM	#38 (permalink)
HHondaZC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Age: 20 Posts: 964 Zack iTrader: 3 / 100%	looks good