Pedal Install

[Mazda3Zoomer]

Pedal Instal

I got some sleek looking Nekoi Tokyo pedals w/ dead pedal.

I can either drill them in or use the foldon metal clips...

my question is if i drill them in, do i drill into the rubber that makes up the stock pedal or do i take the rubber off and drill into the metal plate the rubber surrounds?

 

[mazda3zoom]

i dont know about the pedals but FYI theres nothin to drill a dead pedal into to. i was puttin one on my car and under the carpet its a big chunk of styrofoam (which u cant mount anything into). (nana)

 

[goldwing2000]

Take off the stock rubber or you won't get a good mounting. That and you can put the rubbers back on when you sell the car and they'll look brand new. (thumb)

 

[lasermp5]

Yes, take the rubber off!

 

[Mazda3Zoomer]

i dont know about the pedals but FYI theres nothin to drill a dead pedal into to. i was puttin one on my car and under the carpet its a big chunk of styrofoam (which u cant mount anything into). (nana)

any ideas on how to get the deadpedal on then?

 

[Mzda3sturbo]

Check out this http://www.mazda3forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=8378&sid=6851801fec9ac6fb89bf785fc7de1892

I hope it helps!

 

[Mazda3Zoomer]

Check out this http://www.mazda3forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=8378&sid=6851801fec9ac6fb89bf785fc7de1892

I hope it helps!

smarta$$.

 

[FunkyBuddha]

I got the dead pedal on mine. Mind you ..different pedals though. We used 2 screws for the dead pedal. I left my rubber pedals on and used the pedal's metal mounting clips.

 

[Pato311]

I have the same pedals (they are pretty slick, aren't they?) and I took off the rubber and used the clips. It was a little trickier than I expected; the pedal under the rubber isn't flat, and the way the pedals are made, you can't bend the clips the way you want to. I used some fat double-sided tape in the valley of the pedal to even it out, and for a little extra stickiness. Don't know if you have an auto or 5-sp, but if it's 5-sp, the clutch pedal is made entirely of plastic, so be careful if you drill it. For the dead pedal, I just screwed it into the carpet, it's holding fine. The clips need to be re-tightend every now and then, but so far, they've held and they look and feel great!
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[Mazda3Zoomer]

I have the same pedals (they are pretty slick, aren't they?) and I took off the rubber and used the clips. It was a little trickier than I expected; the pedal under the rubber isn't flat, and the way the pedals are made, you can't bend the clips the way you want to. I used some fat double-sided tape in the valley of the pedal to even it out, and for a little extra stickiness. Don't know if you have an auto or 5-sp, but if it's 5-sp, the clutch pedal is made entirely of plastic, so be careful if you drill it. For the dead pedal, I just screwed it into the carpet, it's holding fine. The clips need to be re-tightend every now and then, but so far, they've held and they look and feel great!
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thanks for the tip!.... but the gas pedal i just realized is curved and not flat... is it possible to bend the pedal to confrom to the accelerator?

 

[richrat]

I put red line aluminum pedals on my car.....I took off the rubber on the brake and used the clips it came with......for the gas pedal I carefully drilled small holes and used the self tapping screws that the kit came with. The gas peadal is plastic, so be careful!!!

I also bent the gas pedal a little bit because it didn't have the curve that the stock pedal has....

 

[Mazda3Zoomer]

I put red line aluminum pedals on my car.....I took off the rubber on the brake and used the clips it came with......for the gas pedal I carefully drilled small holes and used the self tapping screws that the kit came with. The gas peadal is plastic, so be careful!!!

I also bent the gas pedal a little bit because it didn't have the curve that the stock pedal has....

im gonna try to bend mine with a small slege hammer and a blowtorch...

 

[Pato311]

Didn't bend the gas pedal, that was the only one where the clips actually worked well! If I had to do it all over again, I would probably drill, but it's good for now, so I'm not going to futz around with it! (drive)

 

[goldwing2000]

The dealer called today to tell me my pedals are in. I'll post pics before and after I get them on.

 

[Touch of Grey]

since we r talkin bout pedals...is anyone else having a problem with their gas pedal occasionally getting stuck under the all weather floor mat? i think thats whats happenin...but since while im drivin i cant also get in the floor in the split second its happenin...im not sure...so anyone else havin that prob? i think i just need a shorter pedal

 

[goldwing2000]

No problems here.

 

[uwtriguy]

Clips are friendly

I put on my pedals and noticed the big silver clips stick out the bottom. OMG I thought this is crap. Looks like a 5 year old (well in a way I am) put these things on or at least designed them.

Anyway my point is.... a little flat black hobby paint cleans then up really well and actually blends in very well with the carpet. You CAN'T see the clips anymore when they are right there.

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