Normans_Ghost Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 I've got a spacer between the clutch pedal and the centre bracket to move the pedal to the left. I then extended the master cylinder pushrod (I've got hydrualic clutch) so the pedal is very low. Plenty of room for foot as you have to "stretch" to reach pedal. norman verona 1989 BDR 220bhp Mem No 2166 the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Bingo, Grandprix racewear in Chiswick should have some cheap karting shoes. It should only be a 40 min drive from Guildford on a saturday morning.. of 1 hour if you take the Seven and end up playing in the LHR central area tunnel like i normally do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian 1800 Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 The foot rest in my Westfield does a great job, and does allow you to brace yourself better on tracks and road. And when you need a change of position, you simply put your foot under the clutch pedal. Chassis is a IRS for MT75 g/box BTW. The tunnel panel next to the clutch pedal is made from GF and the rest is just a small recess so you can use it if you want to, and if not it doesn't get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Big Truck Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Get that foot off the clutch - NOW ❗ Mine's an SV so plenty of room in the pedal area Went to Le Mans and tried sitting in a "standard" Se7en (if there is such a beast 🤔) : even with my dainty size 7's wearing my normal SV driving shoes there was interference with all the pedals ❗ Up grade to an SV - you know it makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Bingo, I bought some karting boots from the well known Karting Circuit just outside Maidstone (so well known I can't remember the name *confused*but someone will be along with it in a minute no doubt) They cost about £50, and although not fireproof, they do great job terry Q783 OOR. Team Lotus colours with flares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Wheeler Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Sorry but i just have to comment, what difference does it make what footwear you have on !! I have driven my 7 in all manner of footwear including wellies and high heels (fancy dress party) Just seems to me you are all suffering from that "money to burn in my pocket syndrome" stop fussing and get on with it ! Rant over Poor seven owner and proud of it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Glenn, if I wear normal shoes I tend to press at least 2 pedals at once, if not all three. And I've got my pedals wider spaced than standard. Anyway, it's much better driving in driving shoes as you can feel the pedals better for more delicate movements. What am I doing explaining this, if you've got a 7 it's obvious. norman verona 1989 BDR 220bhp Mem No 2166 the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigYin Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Only one real solution. Buy an SV. Then there's room in the pedal box to tweak the pedals so you can heel and toe AND get your left foot down the side of the clutch pedal just like on a normal car. Heaven 😬 You know it makes sense - just do it! Silver SV SSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted July 9, 2004 Share Posted July 9, 2004 Pa. You don't need an SV. I'm size 9. I either wear deck shoes, Ecco slimline all weather black shoes (not avail in this country) or racing boots when I was racing. No interference whatsoever. My clutch foot can easily pop under / between the clutch and brake pedal to rest and as said earlier it is comes as second nature to rest / bring in to operation when needed. I do sympathise with those who have problems. I suffered the same issues in my short cockpit 1st 7 but at 6'3" thats hardly surprising is it. Hants (North) and Berkshire Area club site here My racing info site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Hi Bingo, I had a similar "heavy clutch" on my 7, turned out to be a clagged up clutch cable, got some parrafin and washed it through, now it's really free again the clutch is far softer to depress, just a thought. Nigel. 1982. 5 speed, clamshells. B.R.G / Ali. The True Colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YW Sin Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 My clutch pedal can swing forward so I can rest my left feet on the end of the foot well behind the clutch pedal. So there really is no problem with straining my left leg. I wonder if this is a standard feature in Caterhams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted July 12, 2004 Author Share Posted July 12, 2004 SVs: I'm sure they're smashing and all, but I've only had my Seven for six months, my first one, and I'm not in a hurry to get a new one just yet :) I'll wait and see if it comtinues to be a problem, but I think I'll manage. Heavy clutch: Thanks Nigel, that's perhaps worth investigating. Glenn: if I wore wellies I'd press all three pedals at once, and I'm only just exaggerating. High heels, though, is an option I'd not considered... Do Momo do a range? And are they fireproof? Thanks all, for your help and advice. Very informative first outing to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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