Pedal position upgrade + hard drive crash
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Could anyone comment on the pro's and con's of the "pedal upgrade" (which usually seems to accompany the brake piping upgrade)? In particular, what impact would it have for someone with big feet (size 11)?
If anyone knows what's involved in the work (is it repositioning the current pedals? Does it require new parts?) that's appreciated as well. I'm in the U.S. so it's not as simple as stopping by a dealer or the factory.
Also, my hard drive crashed over the weekend, losing all data I've had over the past year including all email.. For the people on here who have emailed me before and were awaiting a response, you'll need to drop me a line or forward the last email sent or I fear you'll be waiting a long time
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Thanks,
Marc
If anyone knows what's involved in the work (is it repositioning the current pedals? Does it require new parts?) that's appreciated as well. I'm in the U.S. so it's not as simple as stopping by a dealer or the factory.
Also, my hard drive crashed over the weekend, losing all data I've had over the past year including all email.. For the people on here who have emailed me before and were awaiting a response, you'll need to drop me a line or forward the last email sent or I fear you'll be waiting a long time
. Thanks,
Marc
Marc,
Sorry for the delay in responding.
We actually offer the brake line and brake pedal upgrade as separate options. Fitting steel brake lines basically allows the pedal to retain its 'bite' after extended circuit use, although I'd stress that for the road the standard system is more than adequate.
The pedal upgrade brings the brake pedal slightly closer to you, so that the biting point is more in line with the top of the accelerator pedal's travel; in other words, it allows you to heel and toe a lot easier. The accelerator pedal design is also slightly different.
I'd say that if you don't heel and toe and seldom use the car on the track, neither upgrade is necessary. But if you do either, it will definitely improve your Noble-driving experience.
By the way, have you taken delivery yet?
Simon
Sorry for the delay in responding.
We actually offer the brake line and brake pedal upgrade as separate options. Fitting steel brake lines basically allows the pedal to retain its 'bite' after extended circuit use, although I'd stress that for the road the standard system is more than adequate.
The pedal upgrade brings the brake pedal slightly closer to you, so that the biting point is more in line with the top of the accelerator pedal's travel; in other words, it allows you to heel and toe a lot easier. The accelerator pedal design is also slightly different.
I'd say that if you don't heel and toe and seldom use the car on the track, neither upgrade is necessary. But if you do either, it will definitely improve your Noble-driving experience.
By the way, have you taken delivery yet?
Simon
Hi,
Thanks for the response. I will be tracking the car (in addition to its daily-driver duties), and the car has now been fitted with the hard brake pipes. The pedals weren't changed though, I figure when I get the car I can see how they feel and if any change is needed.
My car left the US Distributer late last week, bound for my mechanic. The engines are a little behind and won't ship out for another couple weeks. So, it'll probably be early to mid January before the car is completed and ready to drive.
Best,
Marc
Thanks for the response. I will be tracking the car (in addition to its daily-driver duties), and the car has now been fitted with the hard brake pipes. The pedals weren't changed though, I figure when I get the car I can see how they feel and if any change is needed.
My car left the US Distributer late last week, bound for my mechanic. The engines are a little behind and won't ship out for another couple weeks. So, it'll probably be early to mid January before the car is completed and ready to drive.
Best,
Marc
Hi there, the new brake pedal has been raised 10mm toward the driver by moving the clevis hole on the pedal arm. Bends have been added to move the pedal to the right by 10mm. A Dry polymer bearing sleeve has been added to the pedal pivot to make operation a little smoother too.
The throttle pedal has been made a lower profile so that it can be also brought forwards without fowling th footwell bulkhead corner and has been moved 4mm away from the side panel so that the pedal cannot fowl the carpet with it's new positioning - also making it a bit easier with larger shoes.
Currently we are still awaiting the new pedals for upgrade stock from SA. But this upgrade is available as a factory Mod.
As Simon pointed out - the mod is mainly for track use, but useful if you heal toe a lot on the road.
The throttle pedal has been made a lower profile so that it can be also brought forwards without fowling th footwell bulkhead corner and has been moved 4mm away from the side panel so that the pedal cannot fowl the carpet with it's new positioning - also making it a bit easier with larger shoes.
Currently we are still awaiting the new pedals for upgrade stock from SA. But this upgrade is available as a factory Mod.
As Simon pointed out - the mod is mainly for track use, but useful if you heal toe a lot on the road.
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