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Old 04-09-2008 | 03:03 PM
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Being 6' tall I have the seat all the way back and even dropped the seat 1.5 inches to get the hemet on. I found that the foot rest was not at the correct position to be useful. I wanted it at the level of the brake pedel so that I was able to brace in the turns and also to have a position that was set to work for me.

The foot pad was found to be 3 inches too short or low for me. I checked it by placing a single piece then two sections of 2" x 4" to be sure that I liked it, the first time. I drilled a few holes it the wood to allow longer screws to attach the wooden pad to the floor and then added a bit of black rattle can to finish the job. I have included a photo for your attention.

This really worked for me and you may choose a different thickness to suit your needs and driving style. It did not cost 5$ and it really did the thing for me, especially when Iam into the brakes or corners at 1.0 G.

Enjoy Woody
 
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Old 04-09-2008 | 03:10 PM
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Very innovative!
 
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Old 04-09-2008 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by waldig
Being 6' tall I have the seat all the way back and even dropped the seat 1.5 inches to get the hemet on. I found that the foot rest was not at the correct position to be useful. I wanted it at the level of the brake pedel so that I was able to brace in the turns and also to have a position that was set to work for me.

The foot pad was found to be 3 inches too short or low for me. I checked it by placing a single piece then two sections of 2" x 4" to be sure that I liked it, the first time. I drilled a few holes it the wood to allow longer screws to attach the wooden pad to the floor and then added a bit of black rattle can to finish the job. I have included a photo for your attention.

This really worked for me and you may choose a different thickness to suit your needs and driving style. It did not cost 5$ and it really did the thing for me, especially when Iam into the brakes or corners at 1.0 G.

Enjoy Woody
lol At least attach a nice piece of diamond plate to it or something!
 
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Old 04-09-2008 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cgocifer
lol At least attach a nice piece of diamond plate to it or something!
I was thinking it...but YOU said it!
 
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Old 04-10-2008 | 08:34 AM
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It'll cost ya $28, but this website has a foot rest pad that matches your other pedals. You can even replace all three with AMG logos.

http://www.formymercedes.com/viewall...lass=SLK-Class
 
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Old 04-10-2008 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tom2112
It'll cost ya $28, but this website has a foot rest pad that matches your other pedals. You can even replace all three with AMG logos.

http://www.formymercedes.com/viewall...lass=SLK-Class
Cool site! Some of those items could fit our cars such as the gearshift surround and door lock pins no?
 
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Old 04-10-2008 | 03:27 PM
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I KNEW IT!

The Crossfire illuminated door sills are SO overpriced. Usually $350 to $400.
Even the ones for the MB are only $169!

Wonder if the AMG ones would fit..........
 
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Old 04-10-2008 | 03:46 PM
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I agree about the door sills. I am curios what their return policy is like. I am tempted to buy a set just to see if they would fit.
 
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Old 04-10-2008 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKFIN
I agree about the door sills. I am curios what their return policy is like. I am tempted to buy a set just to see if they would fit.
I have an email in.......

Heres the reply:
They won't fit the crossfire, sorry...
Jerry
 

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Old 04-11-2008 | 06:29 AM
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Yeah, I had the same thought about those sills. But I couldn't find ANY Mercedes sills that would fit the Crossfire. I searched all over the net too - even ebay. I really wanted the AMG logo ones too.
 
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