Fuel pedal too close to brake pedal

TonyB · 01-31-2008

Hello,

I have fuel injected 2.2 liter Opel GT (manual transmission). The fuel pedal is very close to the brake pedal because the travel of the pedal (pedal is higher off the floor). Is this right ? Any suggestions on how to get more space between brake pedal and fuel pedal.

Thanks Tony

ungermm · 01-31-2008

There just isn't that much room down there for all the pedals. You could have your feet shaved

My nephew has big feet and was wearing flip flops one day ... when he needed to make a quick stop he snagged his big flip flops on the brake pedal and rear ended the car in front. I know it's illegal to drive without shoes around here, not sure if flip flops/sandals count.
Jerry

GTJIM · 01-31-2008

There is room in my auto trans GT for my size 13 feet ... one less pedal makes a big difference!

69whitegt · 01-31-2008

Yes, I know what you mean. When I had my 4 speed I had trouble with that if I had my work boots on. But with my auto now there is plenty of room.

RallyBob · 01-31-2008

Designed for heel-and-toe driving, hence the close pedal proximity...

I personally hate pedals that are spaced far apart. Thanks '60 Minutes' for the Audi 5000 'unintended acceleration' scare back in the '80's...now all car manufacturers space their pedals a mile apart to avoid lawsuits.

Bob

01-31-2008	#1 (permalink)
TonyB TonyB Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Niwot, Co Posts: 87	Fuel pedal too close to brake pedal Hello, I have fuel injected 2.2 liter Opel GT (manual transmission). The fuel pedal is very close to the brake pedal because the travel of the pedal (pedal is higher off the floor). Is this right ? Any suggestions on how to get more space between brake pedal and fuel pedal. Thanks Tony Last edited by tekenaar; 01-31-2008 at 10:43 PM. Reason: 87.5% correct - pedel

01-31-2008	#2 (permalink)
ungermm UngerDog Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 767	There just isn't that much room down there for all the pedals. You could have your feet shaved My nephew has big feet and was wearing flip flops one day ... when he needed to make a quick stop he snagged his big flip flops on the brake pedal and rear ended the car in front. I know it's illegal to drive without shoes around here, not sure if flip flops/sandals count. Jerry Last edited by tekenaar; 01-31-2008 at 10:45 PM. Reason: break pedal - no wonder he couldn't stop! ;-)

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GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686	REmove the Clutch Pedal There is room in my auto trans GT for my size 13 feet ... one less pedal makes a big difference! __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

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69whitegt Opeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 190	Yes, I know what you mean. When I had my 4 speed I had trouble with that if I had my work boots on. But with my auto now there is plenty of room. __________________ ____________________________ Rust is one thing GT's could do without! . 1972 GT "Carl" . 2.0 . Maxcomp cam . Sprint Manifold . Factory Automatic . Solex Carb (don't hate)

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