Why do most sports cars have alumnum pedals...

Argo

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... as opposed to having rubber surfaced ones like normal cars. I always wanted to know.
 

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Because it reduces weight by 4 ounces. DUH!!!!
 

Argo

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Aren't your feet going to slide around, especially if you're wearing boots.
 

trmiv

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I guess people think they look cool. I don't even use pedals like that in my race car. Having an abrasive material like this is the only way to go. Those are actually the pedals I have in my race car.
 

Zenmervolt

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Originally posted by: Argo
Aren't your feet going to slide around, especially if you're wearing boots.
Usually the aluminum pedals are drilled with the edges of the holes raised slightly to provide grip. You don't slide off them. It's a bit of nostalgia from old race cars where the pedals were drilled metal to save that little bit of extra weight.

ZV
 

JC

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Because it reduces weight by 4 ounces. DUH!!!!

....and if you're dealing with your typical ricer, that increases the power/weight ratio by about 50%!

:p
 

thedarkwolf

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Do most sports cars have those from the factory?

I thought the only cars that had those were owned by ricers and they put them on :).
 

thomsbrain

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the reason is when you stomp the pedal, the rubber absorbs your power and makes the car go slower.





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