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Old 10-25-2004, 09:10 AM   #1
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How easy is it adjust the pedal positions? I'm kind of short, and when I have my seat positioned properly, the gear shift is a little too far back for me, so I have to shift with my arm an odd angle.

I'm guessing I'd have to do something custom after looking at the pedals.


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Old 10-25-2004, 10:09 AM   #2
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Old 10-25-2004, 04:55 PM   #3
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What kind of adjustment are you after?

I moved my throttle a little closer to the brake and rotated it slightly clockwise. It took about 30 minutes to pull out the pedal, cobble up a jig, bend the arm, check the fit and reinstall the pedal. No big deal, just be careful not to break it.
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I want to extend them to the rear a little more. I have fairly close to the steering wheel to maintain a good driving position. I'd like to be able to put the seat a couple notches back without having to stretch to push the clutch in.
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Old 10-25-2004, 06:11 PM   #5
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You could certainly block them out, the way some people do with the throttle for heel/toe. I think you could probably also pick up close to an inch via bending the arms.

The best thing would probably be to experiment with some blocks just to figure out how much distance you want to make up and then decide how to do it.

Have you considered a custom shift lever? That might be a simpler approach.
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Old 10-25-2004, 07:34 PM   #6
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I've considered a custom shift lever also. Haven't made any hard decision yet though.
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Old 10-30-2004, 01:21 PM   #7
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take it to a really good bodyshop in your area, the will be able to but in pedal extenders. i have done it a couple of times for my customers.
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WRblue, hey i live in delray also and this summer when i get my STi ill be lookin for a good shop. Do u own or work at one? btw do u have a blue STi with exhaust and A-pillar gauges?


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