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Originally Posted by Steve Cassani
Pedal arrangement is crucial and the design Superformance uses to replicate the arrangement of the original cars could be improved. .
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Steve, I totally agree with your assessment.
I can drive my little Chevy Tracker all day long and never miss a smooth downshift because the pedals are setup correctly.
I once took a racing school (Not Cobra) whose cars all had throttle extenders. They worked good for the three days.
When I took a subsequent school with an FFR car, it was easy to use the H & T technique UNTIL the end of the day when the brake pedal went below the accelerator. End of smooth downshifts.
I was fortunate and spoiled (When racing earlier in my life) that the two road race cars I drove had great pedal setups. Never needed modification.
I think, from seeing some of the very creative solutions, I'm going to try and get some way to raise the brake pedal a couple of inches. Perhaps bolting another brake pedal onto the existing one.
That way, the height should be OK for normal braking and when depressed (The pedal, not me) it should be about even with the loud pedal.
Before trying that, however, I'll see if I can wedge my old bones down under the dash to see if there is some sort of an adjustment that can be made.
Thanks to all for taking the time to contribute your ideas...It was a big help.
Ivan