Hey guys,
Has anybody replaced their pedals for better heel-toeing? The accelarator and brake seem a little far apart (especially for me since I'm short) and to heel-toe is difficult.

Can anyone make any recommendations for pedal replacements for the Z?

Thanks!

 

I didn't think the pedal positions were very good either. I was thinking of pop riviting a small piece of sheet metal to the left side of the throttle.

After a few track days I came up with a different solution. I heel and toe just like I do in the race car. I use the ball of my foot on the brake and use the upper right portion of my foot (near the shoe laces) on the thottle. It works fine.

 

But do you think it has partly to do with you foot size? I am a 8.5. I could see if you had bigger feet where it would be easier. I always seem to be reaching. However, I do know that I need alot more practice-that may actually be the whole problem.

Thanks again.

 

I'm a size 10 so I'm not sure that makes a lot of difference.

Practice does make perfect. Tips for practicing:

Practice on a straight road away from traffic. You don't want some one who is not paying attention running into your rear.

I think it is easier to start with the third to second shift rather than the second to first shift.

The brake pedal is the critical one, focus on that one. Don't let you foot slip off the brake. The throttle is the less critical pedal.

If you get into a situtation where your shoes are wet, becareful that you wet feet don't slip off the pedals.

 

I'm not a good heel-toer, but I think my big feet are a hinderance. My foot bumps the area above the pedals, etc.

I'm sure it is something to get used to, but I've had this problem in other cars, too.

I wear a 13.

 

If you get a chance take a look at the Best Motoring Video Volume 6 with the Z, they have a cam on the feet and show the driver doing some fancy footwork.