Wilwood Gas Pedal Pivot Mod?

[JETAV8R]

Not really crazy about the pivoting of the Wilwood Gas Pedal. Specifically the pad, the part you put your foot on. Has anyone done a mod to their gas pedal so it is fixed and does not pivot?

[Sdonnel]

If you're talking about the one provided with the kit, it's a simple fix. Drill through the pivot point and insert a small bolt to lock the pedal in position. I always had a hard time getting a good feel with the floppy pedal. Once I bolted it, I could use the tip of my toe and know exactly what to expect as far as throttle response. My new car has the Russ Thompson pedal. A vastly different feel.

Scott

[JETAV8R]

If you're talking about the one provided with the kit, it's a simple fix. Drill through the pivot point and insert a small bolt to lock the pedal in position. I always had a hard time getting a good feel with the floppy pedal. Once I bolted it, I could use the tip of my toe and know exactly what to expect as far as throttle response. My new car has the Russ Thompson pedal. A vastly different feel.

Scott

Exactly! Was just wondering if anyone else had worked a successful fix. Now to get that assembly out of a completed car so I can drill out and bolt together. Thanks!

Louis

[dpariso]

I ditched the FFR pedal and went with aftermarket for 2 reasons. 1) pedal felt awkward and 2) did not match the other pedals.
I remember the install VERY well. upside down, feet up in the air, only one arm able to fit into the footwell.

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[Sdonnel]

dpariso. Looking at your last photo, it shows the exact same clearance issue I have found. The pedal, as it proceeds forward gets very close to the foot box wall. I'm using the mechanical linkage, so I may machine up a new block that offsets the pedal further to the left away from the carpet. Until I saw your photo, it hadn't occurred to me how easy it would be to make the pedal work better. Thank You for posting the photos.

Scott

[CDXXVII]

Go with the Russ Thompson pedal. I modified his but same concept.

This is an early photo so not sure I have it adjusted yet. I also went with my own mechanical linkage. Makes a world of difference and infinitely adjustable.

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