Does anyone here use a clutch pedal extender

[thet33]

I'm 5'8 30 inch inseam and got one a week after I got the car. Works really well. I can get in and out w/out adjusting the seat. Shifting is much better and no issues between the gas pedal and clutch.

The one thing I added in addition to the clutch extender was the Steeda clutch spring and wow what a difference. Less pressure on your legs. 35lbs vs 180lbs from the stock.

http://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-clutch-spring-assist-35-lb-in-15-16-all-555-7022/

Question... Do I need the plastic clips that were on the factory spring to install the Steeda spring or will they come with their own? I have no idea where my stock spring is :shrug:

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[fionic]

I used inch spacers behind the gas pedal mount which also helps.

interesting. details?

 

[fionic]

Question... Do I need the plastic clips that were on the factory spring to install the Steeda spring or will they come with their own? I have no idea where my stock spring is :shrug:

yes, you need the stock plastic holder for the spring.

btw, I also have the steeda spring and it's awesome

 

[fionic]

Plastic? The one sold at AM isn't plastic. It is billet aluminum. I believe the one sold by CJ Pony Parts is plastic and it costs $10 less.

wha? aluminum clutch pedal extender? gotta get that one instead of the plastic shit I have

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-EZ1516/2015-Mustang-Clutch-Pedal-Pad-Extension

 

[stoli]

Plastic? The one sold at AM isn't plastic. It is billet aluminum. I believe the one sold by CJ Pony Parts is plastic and it costs $10 less.

AM is plastic - it's the same as LMR and CJ.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/clutch-pedal-extention-9414.html

 

[fionic]

AM is plastic - it's the same as LMR.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/clutch-pedal-extention-9414.html

this one claims billet

http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-clutch-pedal-extention-9416.html

looks like I need to pick it up... I'd like a more solid extension as my plastic one has developed some play.

 

[stoli]

this one claims billet

http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-clutch-pedal-extention-9416.html

looks like I need to pick it up... I'd like a more solid extension as my plastic one has developed some play.

My mistake - I didn't see that one.

My plastic one had a little play also, I just added some thin packing foam where the extender slips over the metal pedal.

 

[PonyGrrrl]

this one claims billet

http://www.americanmuscle.com/sr-clutch-pedal-extention-9416.html

looks like I need to pick it up... I'd like a more solid extension as my plastic one has developed some play.

Thanks for posting the link! I just placed my order!

 

[Libertas]

Added the clutch pedal extender last night. What an improvement! I am short (5'4") and this now lets me sit much further back and still drive comfortably. Previously, I felt like I was driving like a granny. I have never had this issue in any other car.

One hint when installing. It is extremely difficult to get the pedal cover back on. My pedal cover was very soft (thanks to the extreme heat in my garage . . .), but I still had issues. The answer is to install the pedal cover on the extender before installing the extender back on the pedal. It was still very hard to get it on, but the other was was simply impossible.

 

[PonyGrrrl]

Added the clutch pedal extender last night. What an improvement! I am short (5'4") and this now lets me sit much further back and still drive comfortably. Previously, I felt like I was driving like a granny. I have never had this issue in any other car.

One hint when installing. It is extremely difficult to get the pedal cover back on. My pedal cover was very soft (thanks to the extreme heat in my garage . . .), but I still had issues. The answer is to install the pedal cover on the extender before installing the extender back on the pedal. It was still very hard to get it on, but the other was was simply impossible.

After fighting with the damn cover for an hour with the extender installed I took it off and put the cover on before installing it because it's impossible any other way.

 

[fionic]

After fighting with the damn cover for an hour with the extender installed I took it off and put the cover on before installing it because it's impossible any other way.

I ended up cutting it a little bit :/

 

[PonyGrrrl]

I ended up cutting it a little bit :/

I contemplated cutting mine but decided I would try putting the pedal cover on before installing the extender first. Had that not worked I would've cut it.

 

[sandpiper]

6'1" and I have had the extender on for a year. It just puts me In a more comfortable driving position and I don't kick the door panel as I get out of the car.
I put a layer of painters tape on the metal clutch pedal before I installed the extender. Eliminated the little play in the pedal.
You have to put the pedal cover on both plastic sides of the extender, and then open it up like a clamshell to install it.

 

[2morrow]

So I have one on my car and it was actually the first thing i did to it and have loved it ever since I put it on.

However today I noticed that it was a little loose. It has a little movement on the part that goes over the clutch pedal. I checked the screws and everything
is there and fastened correctly. I do the occasional track day and I would hat to have to deal with this on track or even on my commute.

Has this happened to anyone?



Im thinking about taking the whole thing apart and adding some rubber insulators or something.

 

[2morrow]

I put a layer of painters tape on the metal clutch pedal before I installed the extender. Eliminated the little play in the pedal.

Funny, mine was nice and tight when I first installed it. No slop at all until recently. :frusty:

Definitely gonna follow your tip on this now though. Thx.

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