Bigfoot and the Pedal

T1T2GRE · 10-14-2011, 09:00 AM

Am I the only one who's having some difficulty with the pedals? I've been trying to work on the heel-toe stuff, and it seems kinda tight down there. Frame of reference - I'm 6'2" with shoe size 12-12.5 US. Maybe it's time to whack off a couple of tarsals.

rad doc · 10-14-2011, 09:03 AM

Agree! 6'4, 12.5 shoes. Probably a combination of my skills and not a ton of room down by the pedals.

swimfreak · 10-14-2011, 09:07 AM

US13 here.... damn. Guess I'll find out next week.

gtslacker · 10-14-2011, 09:17 AM

In what way is it lacking room? I've only had a problem in the past if the brake and gas were too far apart. My 1M will hopefully be here next week, so I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. I have been wondering how conducive the pedal layout would be. My last car was horrible in that regard.

How are you trying to heel and toe? I use the left side of the ball of my foot on the brake and rock the right side of the ball of my foot to the gas so my foot stays basically parrallel to the accelerator pedal...if that makes sense. Oh and for the record, I'm 6'-3" with a size 13 foot.

ESC OFF · 10-14-2011, 09:35 AM

If it's anywhere near the pedal set-up of the 135i I don't see a problem, sometimes trying to actually use your heel & toe make it difficult. rocking back and forth seems to work the best. It also helps if you have the right shoes.

de85275 · 10-14-2011, 09:46 AM

5'9" & 8.5 shoes. Nice to see being a short fucker comes in handy sometimes!!!
I love my tiny feet.

rad doc · 10-14-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gtslacker

In what way is it lacking room? I've only had a problem in the past if the brake and gas were too far apart. My 1M will hopefully be here next week, so I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. I have been wondering how conducive the pedal layout would be. My last car was horrible in that regard.

How are you trying to heel and toe? I use the left side of the ball of my foot on the brake and rock the right side of the ball of my foot to the gas so my foot stays basically parrallel to the accelerator pedal...if that makes sense. Oh and for the record, I'm 6'-3" with a size 13 foot.

I do the same, i.e. not really using my heel. But I need to angle my foot slightly, not fully parallel, in order to evert the foot. It is just a little crowded but not impossible and the pedals are close enough to not be an issue. In fairness, I have not really tried it with the appropriate shoes as the 1M is my daily driver.

T1T2GRE · 10-14-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gtslacker

In what way is it lacking room? I've only had a problem in the past if the brake and gas were too far apart. My 1M will hopefully be here next week, so I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. I have been wondering how conducive the pedal layout would be. My last car was horrible in that regard.

How are you trying to heel and toe? I use the left side of the ball of my foot on the brake and rock the right side of the ball of my foot to the gas so my foot stays basically parrallel to the accelerator pedal...if that makes sense. Oh and for the record, I'm 6'-3" with a size 13 foot.

That's what I was trying to figure out. Maybe my technique was off. I will try rolling it more and keeping that right foot relatively straight/parallel then. Thanks for the input.

BrokenVert · 10-14-2011, 10:42 AM

5 9 and 13 shoe...I have no issues with the pedals at all. Maybe im doing it wrong? haha

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Originally Posted by de85275

5'9" & 8.5 shoes. Nice to see being a short fucker comes in handy sometimes!!!
I love my tiny feet.

dont be so fast to assume that short means small feet!

v1k0d3n · 10-14-2011, 10:48 AM

i definitely think it's a little harder to H/T in this car. rolling the ankle as opposed to H/T seems to work out pretty well for this car though (at least in my case). have you tried that?

mPlasticDesign · 10-14-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by v1k0d3n

..... rolling the ankle as opposed to H/T seems to work out pretty well for this car though (at least in my case)....

6' and size US13's and I have add no issues. After having a string of 6MT in Mcars(the Z4 Mcoupe being the worst!) that were less than optimal, I thought the E90 M3 was really good.....the 1M is even better! In fact, it is almost perfect!

T1T2GRE · 10-14-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

6' and size US13's and I have add no issues. After having a string of 6MT in Mcars(the Z4 Mcoupe being the worst!) that were less than optimal, I thought the E90 M3 was really good.....the 1M is even better! In fact, it is almost perfect!

This is sounding more and more like operator error on my part

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v1k0d3n · 10-14-2011, 11:33 AM

i find it to be a little different from what I'm used to though (although I will have to play around a little more after run-in period). It's definitely different than a "traditional" pedal setup IMO.

Traditional (where gas pedal comes from top):

vs.

1M (where gas pedal comes from floor):

rad doc · 10-14-2011, 11:37 AM

What aftermarket pedals are those in the last pic?

v1k0d3n · 10-14-2011, 11:39 AM

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What aftermarket pedals are those in the last pic?

Rennline Pedals. I was thinking about getting them for the 1M (I think they'd be a nice addition).

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ighlight=pedal

superchargedman · 10-14-2011, 01:19 PM

I find my toe of my dress shoes sometimes catches on the top when depressing the clutch.

ESC OFF · 10-14-2011, 01:36 PM

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I find my toe of my dress shoes sometimes catches on the top when depressing the clutch.

Try hockey skates sometime!

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gtslacker Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Augusta, Georgia iTrader: (0)	In what way is it lacking room? I've only had a problem in the past if the brake and gas were too far apart. My 1M will hopefully be here next week, so I haven't had the chance to try it out yet. I have been wondering how conducive the pedal layout would be. My last car was horrible in that regard. How are you trying to heel and toe? I use the left side of the ball of my foot on the brake and rock the right side of the ball of my foot to the gas so my foot stays basically parrallel to the accelerator pedal...if that makes sense. Oh and for the record, I'm 6'-3" with a size 13 foot.
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ESC OFF Major 40 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 1M, CaymanS, 914, 500 Abarth Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	If it's anywhere near the pedal set-up of the 135i I don't see a problem, sometimes trying to actually use your heel & toe make it difficult. rocking back and forth seems to work the best. It also helps if you have the right shoes. __________________ The faster you go, the better it feels Last edited by ESC OFF; 10-14-2011 at 01:34 PM..
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v1k0d3n Captain 92 Rep 965 Posts Drives: M2C /// (and x3 for the wife) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	i definitely think it's a little harder to H/T in this car. rolling the ankle as opposed to H/T seems to work out pretty well for this car though (at least in my case). have you tried that?
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