Custom Dead Pedal

[majic]

craftsmanship: 9/10 - just that slight blemish but meh.. nobody\'s gonan look. worse comest to worst i\'ll steal my gf\'s clear nail polish :)
price: 10/10 - only $25CAD shipped and converted from USD, all pricing clear and upfront about paypal charges.
delivery: 10/10 - fast from the moment it was shipped out and escaped duties thanks to the shipping method
timing: 8/10 - a little longer than planned 5 weeks or so but understandable, with this high quality work, ppl jumped all over this on M3F.

overal: 9.5/10 - EXCELLENT work by a fellow engineer and now he has AT and MT pedal covers available as well - or at least in testing stages. Highly recommended.

April 6, 2005 - Dead pedal from sok07 on m3f (http://mazda3forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=13991) arrives.

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0526.jpg

The dead pedal was nicely wrapped in a paper towel and subsequently in bubble wrap. there was a 10cm x 10cm patch of \'sandpaper\' (nonslip stuff) and a precut \'mazda3\'.

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0527.jpg

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0528.jpg

Deadpedal upclose and personal.

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0529.jpg

There was a slight blemish (the clearcoat peeled) and I was hoping I could cover it with the nonslip stuff.

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0531.jpg

There was also a little bit of extra clearcoat built up in one area, barely noticable though.

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0532.jpg

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0534.jpg

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0538.jpg

I opted not to have holes mounted b/c I did not want to screw the pedal into the unknown under the carpet, so I got some industrial strenght velcro as per MajesticBlueN\'s suggestion.

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0542x.jpg

April 14, 2005 - Finally got my ass in gear to get this thing going. I wanted to wait a little b/c I was in the process of cleaning the carpet a bit andnow I finally found some time to do it. I asked Daniel (sok07) not to cut and affix the nonslip stuff as I did not know what kind of a design I wanted and it seemed like it changed from pedal to pedal (as seen on m3f). I finally came up with something that seemed pretty good. The horizontal and vertical spacing is 1.5cm As you see, it barely fit on the 100cm^2 area of the nonslip stuff. I cut the blanks with a knife on a cutting board and attached them to the back of the nonslip stuff to make cutting easier. My scissors are dull now :p

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0631.jpg

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0632x.jpg

Nonslip stuff applied

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0633.jpg

Industrial strength velcro stuck to the back - note to self: it REALLY sticks to your fingers :)

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0636.jpg

Final product - I found it was the easiest to slide a piece of paper under the pedal, place it in the right spot and then remove the paper from underneath. the velcro is really strong! I used the harder part on the pedal and it sticks to the carpet like glue!!!

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0637.jpg

http://xs37.xs.to/pics/05286/IMG_0643.jpg

[Ex-Rolla]

Very nice.... Excellent price too... I\'ll be sending him an email!

[FLIPDADY]

So I guess you\'ll be picking up the OE pedals right maj?;)

[Illmatic]

That looks real good. I\'m going to check it out myself! Where did you pick up the industrial strength velcro?

[swales]

I\'ve got one of those too, but mine says Axela :)

[majic]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


So I guess you\'ll be picking up the OE pedals right maj?;)

hrmm.. MAYBE.. or i might wait and see how Daniel\'s pedals (http://mazda3forums.com/viewtopic.php?t=13991&postdays=0&postorder=asc&sta rt=210&sid=c362796bc132723cff1de480d497ac29#249205 ) turn out.. how much are the OE for 5sp with our discount :) ?


Originally posted by Ex-Rolla
Very nice.... Excellent price too... I\'ll be sending him an email!

Originally posted by Illmatic
That looks real good. I\'m going to check it out myself! Where did you pick up the industrial strength velcro?

thanks.. just be aware it\'ll take some time as he makes 1-2 pedals a day. I think it was something over 5 weeks, don\'t remember exactly.

The Velcro can be aquired at the nearest walmart for $4.59 I believe. Once I attach my rear floor mats with it (they slide around like mad) I\'ll see how much leftovers I have and then if you want you don\'t have to spend $5 on it ;)

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by majic

how much are the OE for 5sp with our discount :) ?



a touch over CAD$100 when taxes are factored in, but including the Club discount. As a whole number have reported, I can also attest that they work great. They look snazzy too!

[SoopaBanana]

I just installed mine last night... Incredible work. I\'ve seen the same deadpedal in wtom\'s car... That thing screams quality.

In fact, it\'s so good that I paid $25US as a token of appreciation... :p

[wtom]

Originally posted by SoopaBanana


I just installed mine last night... Incredible work. I\'ve seen the same deadpedal in wtom\'s car... That thing screams quality.

In fact, it\'s so good that I paid $25US as a token of appreciation... :p

Same here, in the end I shelled out C$30 shipped for my deadpedal from Daniel. I used the screws, no problems as it\'s some kind of foam underneath that footrest area.

[FLIPDADY]

The OEM pedals are $94.51 tax included.

[RedRaptor]

Got one from sok07 awhile back. Great guy.

Did my own design to match the North American OE pedal set.

http://www.geocities.com/redraptorto2/sok07deadPedalA.jpg

[neomonkey]

Hey Majic,
I can\'t get the pics to load. I am too in a position to buy a dead petal and I am not favouring screwing the pedal in as it\'s too permanent for my liking. I\'m very interested in your technique but I cannot see the pics!! All red X\'s! :)

[majic]

Originally posted by neomonkey


Hey Majic,
I can\'t get the pics to load. I am too in a position to buy a dead petal and I am not favouring screwing the pedal in as it\'s too permanent for my liking. I\'m very interested in your technique but I cannot see the pics!! All red X\'s! :)

yeah i know.. sorry .. my host has been down for teh past 3 days.. it\'s free what more can you want ;)

anyway.. PM me your e-mail addy and i\'ll send you the pix there (if the site doesn\'t come up) expect LARGE attachments :)

[OTUA YM]

FYI....

Anyone planning on ordering a Dead Pedal from Sok07 (aka Daniel),
should order it before Saturday May 21, 2005.

No new \"waitlist\" entries at the current prices, will be added after that day.

To get your name on the list, just send him an email and tell him what you want.
He makes about 6 to 8 a week, so you can roughly figure out how long it will take.
Payment is made after viewing pics of the completed pedal and you are satisfied with the outcome.

[majic]

AAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAA.. i knew there was a reason why i used industrial strength velcro instead of screws.. it\'s just styrofoam below there..

http://xs56.xs.to/pics/05472/deadpedal.jpg

[FLIPDADY]

Anyone experiencing rust stains on their sok07 dead pedal?

[SourcE]

Are these pedals made from steel or aluminum?

[majic]

Originally posted by SourcE


Are these pedals made from steel or aluminum?

if u look at the first link in my first post.. ;)



The deadpedal plates are made of 22-gauge galvanized weld steel sheet.

they are clearcoated.. so if the CC chips off then they\'ll start rusting.. :(

[SourcE]

Duly noted majoogle..:p

:D

I intend to make mine (http://torontomazda3.com/forum/read.php?TID=3880) from 5mm 6063 aluminum, and then use a colored oxidation to finish.

Still working on the design, in between removing my \"knob and tube\" (shut it, perverts) wiring and completely re-doing the whole frickin house....grumble....grumble

[FLIPDADY]

Going to rip out my rusty deadpedal soon and slap on a Mazdaspeed6 one. I must have got the first gen sok07 deadpedal.:(

[ds2chan]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Going to rip out my rusty deadpedal soon and slap on a Mazdaspeed6 one. I must have got the first gen sok07 deadpedal.:(

how much is the Mazdaspeed6 one and what does it look like?? thanks..
btw, I\'m just wondering.. my name is on the list for sok07\'s dead pedal.. I\'m hoping since it\'s like the 10th gen model it won\'t rust.. but since I\'m on this topic, has anybody gotten a dead pedal from sok07 lately?? I\'m just wondering if he fixed the rusting properly.. I know he sprays his pedals with stuff but I\'m just curious how well the stuff he uses works..

too bad the mazda 3 doesn\'t come with a dead pedal.. grrrrr..

[FLIPDADY]

The Mazdaspeed6 pedal is $27 plus taxes with the TM3 Club discount. I\'ll post up some pics as soon as it arrives.

[PlatMS6]

has anyone seen pics of this pedal yet?

can\'t find it anywhere!

[ds2chan]

Originally posted by 2004mz3


has anyone seen pics of this pedal yet?

can\'t find it anywhere!

I assume you mean the Mazdaspeed6 pedal that Flipspeed mentioned. nah, haven\'t seen pics either.. I couldn\'t find anything.. where\'s majoogle when u need him?? :)

[majic]

Originally posted by ds2chan

where\'s majoogle when u need him?? :)

just came across this.. joe.. is THIS what you\'re talking about? :D

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1848/img38615rz.jpg

[FLIPDADY]

Yeah that\'s the one!

BTW here\'s the sok07 dead pedal after 3 months of use.:sarc

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/AJBOY_99/IMG_0324.jpg

[Kevin@nextmod]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED


Yeah that\'s the one!

BTW here\'s the sok07 dead pedal after 3 months of use.:sarc

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/AJBOY_99/IMG_0324.jpg
Wow good thing i didn\'t get one of those. BTW when will the MS6 deadpedal arrive?

[majic]

OMFG!!!! you weren\'t kidding man.. i thought it was rusty spots.. wow.. mine is SPOTLESS.. i have a feeling he compl;etely forgot the clearcoat.. :sarc WOW..

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by majic


OMFG!!!! you weren\'t kidding man.. i thought it was rusty spots.. wow.. mine is SPOTLESS.. i have a feeling he compl;etely forgot the clearcoat.. :sarc WOW..
It all started with 1 rust spot then blam! Even left a nice rust stain on the carpet!http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/AJBOY_99/damnit.gif

I\'m still considering what dead pedal to replace it with.

[malam]

I bought this set of Mazda3 pedals on ebay last week, but don\'t want them anymore. Anybody interested can email me please. Check the picture here:
http://WWW.photobucket.com/albums/c247/idogo/pedal.jpg

[FLIPDADY]

Fixed the pic malam.

Yeah those are the JDM Axela pedal set.

How much are you looking for the set?

[Kevin@nextmod]

Nice pedals but only if they fit the 06

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by Pearl_Hatch


Nice pedals but only if they fit the 06
There shouldn\'t be a fitment issue for these pedals b/c they bolt onto (drilling involved)the pedal instead of slipping on the pedal.

[Kevin@nextmod]

I understand but the thing is on the 06 the brake pedal curves out on the top as in these curve out in the middle. So IF i do get these installed then the top of my pedal will have something sticking out. Get what i mean?:)

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by Pearl_Hatch


I understand but the thing is on the 06 the brake pedal curves out on the top as in these curve out in the middle. So IF i do get these installed then the top of my pedal will have something sticking out. Get what i mean?:)
Well they list them for the 06 Axela in Japan so they should still fit no problem.

[Kevin@nextmod]

Hmmm...then thats great,more choices for me:) Thx for the info Joe;)

[PlatMS6]

hey FLIPSPEED do u have that deadpedal in yet????


http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1848/img38615rz.jpg

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this one


or anyone know of any other similar \"clean\" looking ones, I need to buy a high quality one within the next couple of days since my baby has got a new carpet!!!!!

[FLIPDADY]

Originally posted by 2004mz3


hey FLIPSPEED do u have that deadpedal in yet????


http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1848/img38615rz.jpg

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
this one


or anyone know of any other similar \"clean\" looking ones, I need to buy a high quality one within the next couple of days since my baby has got a new carpet!!!!!
Yup got one right now along with my Razo one that\'s still up for grabs.

[bRANDO]

$?

simple yet effective post!

what do u boys think of these?

http://imagehost.vendio.com/preview/au/autokraz/BPSILVER.jpg