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Old 03-31-08, 10:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Why are floor-mounted and pivoted pedal boxes so popular in GT40's? This is the opposite of the accepted design for "normal" commercial cars. Who is correct? I presume it is a better arrangement for brake balancing and robust, racing car set-ups.
I've no 40 experience, just pondering.

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Re: Pedals

probably due to ease of installation
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Re: Pedals

Most GT40s do not have a means to install hanging pedals. Hence, floor mounted pedals must be used.
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Old 04-01-08, 03:43 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Pedals

-Agree, but as for any rules there are exceptions...
Here a Swedish GOX 40.

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Re: Pedals

Mark IV had hanging pedals as well, the space for spare tyre in originals dictated floor mount. Easy brake bias adjustment is reason for two cylinders.

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