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In stock configuration, the gas pedal of S550 Mustang is further away from the driver than the brake pedal, which makes heel-toe super hard for me (as well as many members here).
Some members have used spacers to lift the pedal up (thus making it better aligned with the brake). These spacers are usually available at hardware stores (Lowe's, Home depot, ACE, etc.) for just a few bucks. I decided that this would be my first mod to my V6 -- DIYer's pedal mounts
Without measuring anything (but I have seen some pictures here), I just went to Lowes and started searching their spacers. Finally I bought 6 nylon spacers of the size 1 x 3/8 x 3/8 (od x id x h), for less than 5 bucks. Actually I had my mind set on 1/2 inch thickness, but the outside diameters available for that thickness are all too small at Lowes.
Got home, could not wait to install them. Use 10mm socket to remove the 3 nuts, didn't even have to unplug the wire, put the spacers in, with 2 spacers on each bolt. However, with 2 spacers (of 3/4 in height total), the bolts just barely stuck out when the pedal was on. Ended up with just one 3/8 inch spacer on each bolt. Tightened the nuts back on, all done.
Some pointers:
* 1 inch outside diameter is the PERFECT size. The pedal is solid and firm on the spacers.
* 3/8 inch inside diameter is a bit loose for the bolt, but not too bad. With 10 mm nuts, the bolts should be 6mm(?) or 0.23622 inch. So 1/4 inch hole size would be a better fit. (As Norm suggested next, one can always drill or drill out to suit. So smaller hole size, such as 3/16 inch id or plain spacers with no hole, should work better if you have the tools.)
* the factory bolts (on my V6) should be able to take spacers of 1/2 inch (or maybe even 5/8 inch) in thickness.
* it took me maybe 15 minutes to finish the whole process. Again, this is my very first time modifying a car, so was a bit unsure with each step. For most of you, I won't be surprised if you can finish it within 5 minutes.
Update 2/4/16: Drove it to work today. My heel-toe is officially back! To be honest, I was afraid that 3/8 inch might not be enough, boy I am glad I was wrong. No more hurting my ankle/knee in doing H/T; It's pure enjoyment now. (No other mods whatsoever if you are wondering.)
Compared to the pedal configuration in my last car, my V6 gas pedal still could use some more lift. So if I can find 1 x 1/4 x 1/2 spacers, I will get them. But I definitely can (and will) enjoy the new found fun made possible by the 3/8 inch lift. (This is for street driving, where I don't brake hard when heel-toe, which is why I can make use of the 1/2 inch lift.)
Picture of 1 x 3/8 x 3/8 spacers. (The ones in picture were bought at Lowes at $1.51 per bag with 2 spacers in a bag. Home Depot also has same size nylon spacers (of difference brand) available at $0.51 per spacer.)
Some members have used spacers to lift the pedal up (thus making it better aligned with the brake). These spacers are usually available at hardware stores (Lowe's, Home depot, ACE, etc.) for just a few bucks. I decided that this would be my first mod to my V6 -- DIYer's pedal mounts
Without measuring anything (but I have seen some pictures here), I just went to Lowes and started searching their spacers. Finally I bought 6 nylon spacers of the size 1 x 3/8 x 3/8 (od x id x h), for less than 5 bucks. Actually I had my mind set on 1/2 inch thickness, but the outside diameters available for that thickness are all too small at Lowes.
Got home, could not wait to install them. Use 10mm socket to remove the 3 nuts, didn't even have to unplug the wire, put the spacers in, with 2 spacers on each bolt. However, with 2 spacers (of 3/4 in height total), the bolts just barely stuck out when the pedal was on. Ended up with just one 3/8 inch spacer on each bolt. Tightened the nuts back on, all done.
Some pointers:
* 1 inch outside diameter is the PERFECT size. The pedal is solid and firm on the spacers.
* 3/8 inch inside diameter is a bit loose for the bolt, but not too bad. With 10 mm nuts, the bolts should be 6mm(?) or 0.23622 inch. So 1/4 inch hole size would be a better fit. (As Norm suggested next, one can always drill or drill out to suit. So smaller hole size, such as 3/16 inch id or plain spacers with no hole, should work better if you have the tools.)
* the factory bolts (on my V6) should be able to take spacers of 1/2 inch (or maybe even 5/8 inch) in thickness.
* it took me maybe 15 minutes to finish the whole process. Again, this is my very first time modifying a car, so was a bit unsure with each step. For most of you, I won't be surprised if you can finish it within 5 minutes.
Update 2/4/16: Drove it to work today. My heel-toe is officially back! To be honest, I was afraid that 3/8 inch might not be enough, boy I am glad I was wrong. No more hurting my ankle/knee in doing H/T; It's pure enjoyment now. (No other mods whatsoever if you are wondering.)
Compared to the pedal configuration in my last car, my V6 gas pedal still could use some more lift. So if I can find 1 x 1/4 x 1/2 spacers, I will get them. But I definitely can (and will) enjoy the new found fun made possible by the 3/8 inch lift. (This is for street driving, where I don't brake hard when heel-toe, which is why I can make use of the 1/2 inch lift.)
Picture of 1 x 3/8 x 3/8 spacers. (The ones in picture were bought at Lowes at $1.51 per bag with 2 spacers in a bag. Home Depot also has same size nylon spacers (of difference brand) available at $0.51 per spacer.)
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