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Old 06-22-2004, 08:51 PM
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Hello Mackpipe:

When I re-did the pedal positions I took into account longer legged people. I have a friend that is 6'4" and he has no trouble fitting into and using my pedal position after these modifications. I am 5' 11" and I have to move the seat forward to work the pedals comfortably. To make this possible I did the following

1. Raised the steering wheel 1"
2. Went to floor pivot pedals
3. Used bellcrank pedals to get the correct and most open location for the pedals to rest in.
4. Set the clutch much further forward to ease throw during quick shifts. And went to a larger master cylinder to shorten the throw distance.
5. Pedal pads ( the shelby type) can be multi-positioned to fit your foot size.
6. All pedals pivot on bronze pillowblock bearings for strength, ease of movement, and no squeaks
7. Gas pedal has a tab to allow easy heel-toe breaking.
8 If the system still needs adjustment the entire assembly comes out from under the car the modify to fit whomever buys the car.

Hope this helps explain.

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Concobra