Accelerator foot rest purpose?
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Accelerator foot rest purpose?
Sorry to be dense everyone but got to ask as its bugging me but what is the point of the accelerator foot rest? Surely the name should be self explanatory but your foot doesn't go near it except when using the foot starter switch and the accelerator pedal doesn't go near it either?
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
Just what it says. It helps you keep a steady foot pressure on the accelerator pedal and reduces fatigue.
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
With the accelerator nearly on the floor and your foot half on it and half on the rest?
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
Yours may not be mounted in the correct place? http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=g50 ... tedIndex=0
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
Thanks Ed, thats the right place. I havent driven with it fitted yet, its about 10cm from the pedal, still dont understand it! Guess it will become apparent after ive driven with it for a bit!
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
Not much on the street, but off road (bumpy!) it does help keep a steady throttle.
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
Ah, that starting to make more sense, got to refit steering gear and brakes before I can try it out!
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
It helps you to get just the right foot angle on the starter switch, as it should be pressed straight down. You'll see what a great idea the rest is when you have it installed.
I find that even with the rest where it is, I can easily crank the starter while pumping the accelerator pedal if needed.
I find that even with the rest where it is, I can easily crank the starter while pumping the accelerator pedal if needed.
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
It helps you to get just the right foot angle on the starter switch, as it should be pressed straight down. You'll see what a great idea the rest is when you have it installed.
I find that even with the rest where it is, I can easily crank the starter while pumping the accelerator pedal if needed.
I find that even with the rest where it is, I can easily crank the starter while pumping the accelerator pedal if needed.
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
I forgot about my foot rest being there until I was driving across a field. It was impossible to keep the throttle steady. But once I put part of my foot on the rest and the other on the gas pedal I could keep the throttle steady. Try it it works great.
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
Thanks Guys, interesting views, I like the idea of it being useful for steadying your foot on bumpy ground. Seems to make sense. I fitted the pedal spring today too and that made the pedal feel more steady aswell, its interesting the difference the little things make!
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Re: Accelerator foot rest purpose?
And you will never notice it after you get your Jeep on the road.
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