Graham Howard Posted March 14, 2001 Share Posted March 14, 2001 Just got my crossflow on the road, built from a starter kit. Problem is my right foot gets caught under the brake pedal. Any tips on increasing the distance between throttle and brake pedals or do I have to get myself some racing boots. I don't have enormous feet (size 9 1/2) Thanks Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ward Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Yup get some racing boots.... I've recently joined the Caterham ranks and thought I would have to alter the pedals. But, having got some boots and done some miles it now feels right. If I may (mis)quote something I read in a mag recently - "I like a car that forces you to think about your footwear..." Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Six Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Racing boots or thin-soled trainers (thin soled squash shoes are pretty good, also I would have thought rock climbing shoes / ballet shoes would be good too although I haven't tried themsmile.gif) - it's the only way to "feel" what you're doing and makes DDC heel and toe'ing a POP. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FH Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Monsieur Six - do you know of anywhere that will P/X my wellies for a pair of ballet shoes question.gif Then I could call myself "Anna" blush.gif Love FH p.s. I can do pirouetes but I have to wear a car not a tutu teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper man Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Carpet slippers do the job just fine...teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R. Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Racing boots are a necessity if you have wide feet and 9 1/2 is big in Caterham terms. If you still need to move the pedals this can be achieved by bending the pedals themselves. I tried this by carefully removing, putting in vice (packed with cloth to protect the paint) and carefully bending with a soft faced mallet. Then carefully reassembling to find it wasn't quite right and repeated the process again and again. I could still be there now!!! The easy way to bend the pedals is in situ using a crow bar or suitable length of wood/metal. I know it seems crude, but it is effective and quick. Paul R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwelton Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 I have size nines and the widest feet known to mankind! I have never had a problem with the standard setup even in walking boots, concentrate hard on keeping your right foot brushing against the side panel of the car (unless braking obviously), works for me (until I wear a hole in the aluminium!) Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 If you don't want genuine racing boots, Puma are launching some bright red 'sparco' trainers that look like the original article but have no fire proof nomex. Cheers, Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Si - I honestly can't believe you can drive your car in walking boots. I always thought that the Sparco boots thing was a pose before I bought my Caterham. My car from "the other side" (W*******d) had a far more spacious pedal box and I could drive it in trainers - I'm a size 8. I couldn't get to the end of the road in the Caterham without my Sparco's on - although you get the P**s taken out of you in Sainsburys. Walking boots! The mind boggles! Pick a pedal - any pedal in mine. Graham get yourself some sparcos or borrow your sisters ballet shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Six Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 "Monsieur Six - do you know of anywhere that will P/X my wellies for a pair of ballet shoes?" Alas, no FH, but you could always consider cutting them down in the interests of weight-saving.wink.gif I suspect Scthumhacker drives with wellies sometimes, when he's in a punting-off mood...smile.gif Andy on 15 Mar 2001 12:43:49 Edited by - Number Six on 15 Mar 2001 12:44:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwelton Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Aves, it's true honestly! I even drove in golf shoes once, not to be recommended though. However I do generally use a pair of suede Adidas skate shoes, these are almost as small as racing boots but definitely lack the laugh factor in Tesco's. Si I'm thinking of trying Brands on tuesday in flippers to make heel and toe easier:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Si Are these Brands Flakes or Tescos' own?? smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 We get down to "Which chassis year is it etc ?" 'cos the pedal box on a x-flow is about 50mm wider than a 'K' series (to do with the bellhousing). I use either 1) Sparco race boots or 2)A pair of 'Specialized' mountain bike shoes (without SPD's fitted). These were cheap, fit v. snugly and have a flashy 'S' on the side (for Seven of course!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JampJ Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Graham, give me a call,i can give you the information you need,i HAD exactly the same problem, easily solved!(if you've got access to a large vice)John Hall 0161 681 8015(H) or 0860233252(M), CHEERS C7 POW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 Two things. Remove the rubber covers on the clutch and brake but drill gripp countersinks or fit any slip pedal covers trimmed down. You many get a note from the MOT man if you don't. You can remove the pedals easily and bend them left or right depending what you want. You will need a solid vice to do this. I have the clutch pedal a tad further to the right and the brake pedal a little that weay too. We are only talking a couple of mm at most. I had most problems with the clutch foot and running the clutch pedal a little higher (possible to adjust) means that my foot can easily pass between brake and clutch to the resting position and more importantly come back to the brake quickly. I use Ecco slimline shoes for winter use and boating shoes for summer. Can't be wearing racing booties to work and they won't last long if you walk any distance in them.... I am size 9 by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Beaumont Posted March 15, 2001 Share Posted March 15, 2001 A bigfoot (size 11) writes... Walking boots aren't too bad - since getting Sevened I've kept a keen eye on footware width, and the pair of walking boots I bought recently are about 1cm narrower than my work DM's. I had my first test drive in the DM's and it wasn't fun - had to stab the loud pedal with my toes! Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Si - have you tried in line skates yet? Now that would get my admiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonwelton Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 Hmmm in-line skates, now that would make bailing out on scary bends easier! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Campbell Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 For a cheap option, try a pair of the 'pumps' you used to have to wear for school games lessons (black plimsols) or lookout for 'deck' shoes for boating. Work for me anyway (size 10). Steve Campbell P889 GRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edzup Ezzer Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 I can't understand why you guys have a problem! I have wide size 9 feet and can drive my K series in virtually any of my 'ordinary' shoes (apart from one pair). Haven't tried wellies though. But if you are looking for an excuse to pose in your bright red Sparco booties then go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted March 16, 2001 Share Posted March 16, 2001 'deck' shoes... That was what I meant to say. As for size 11's. Are you driving the 'lard arse' 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy Bob Posted March 17, 2001 Share Posted March 17, 2001 Hi I am just in the process of cutting and pasting my pedals being 6'4" and 9 1/2 shoe I have shortened ei raised and although already on the last setting cranked them back to allow the legs to be nearly straight. Ring on 01502 563629 W if any more info required I also sucumbed to the purchase of sparco shoes! C7 RSR Bob and Ann-Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick VVC Posted March 17, 2001 Share Posted March 17, 2001 How about bare feet & a thick pair of socks! Sad eh? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted March 17, 2001 Share Posted March 17, 2001 I'm sure Alex could aputate your little toe for a small fee. What do we need those for anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Beaumont Posted March 18, 2001 Share Posted March 18, 2001 Steve - no lardarse here - I'm a svelte 5'11" x 12.5st, just that I've ended up with big feet! Still, at least I don't fall over in strong winds smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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