Rob,
Good on you squared!
Regarding the brake pedal/accelerator pedal issue, I had the same problem. Mike Evangello at Dynamic Motorsports in Ross sandwitched on a second brake plate with a spacer in between. The whole thing was double bolted, so looking from the top it looks like a normal pedal; looking from the side you see the second pedal on top via the spacer. This is solid, correct for heel/toe, and doesn't sacrifice any strength. Perfect. Here's the url for pictures at shutterfly.
This was one of the first things I did to customize the SPF; the second was adjusting the seat so my butt was lower, otherwise I felt I was sliding forward. Dynamic did that also, though eventually I added the front seat spacer from Oltoff Racing to cock the seat back and make it more comfortable.
Enjoy!
Shutterfly link