Echidna Haynes roadster powdercoated pedals
Echidna - 15/10/08 at 09:01 PM
I have redesigned the original pedals of the book and achieved to build a set of lighter and stronger pedals. Let's see if there is any interest
for these pedals from you guys. I have entered a listing in eBay where you can read the full description.
Ahh... and FREE SHIPPING to any place in the world!! 
Any comments welcome and appreciated!
eBay item number: 220298381131 and 220299977918
Throttle pedal
This pedal is not under any big stress during its operation but none the less, i would like to cut off a bit of steel mass. After the mods i made to
the design, the final design weighed 141,36 gr instead of the 155,93 gr of the original. This is a slight improvement but it is something, also it
will be more nice at the end!
For the original design the maximum stress was 6.766e+004 N/m^2 and for the final design the stress went down to 6,669e+004 N/m^2! Less weight, more
robust! Not bad at all!
Clutch pedal
This is very similar to the throttle pedal. The original design weighed 159 gr and the final design was 144,79 gr. Maximum stress for the original is
8,315e+004 N/m^2 and for the final one 8,439e+004 N/m^2. That means that for 10% less weight we had only 1% more stress.
Brake pedal
That was the most important part of the analysis. This pedal has to withstand a lot of stress during operation so it must be robust, but as we talk
about a sportscar it has to be light too!
Weight for the original design was 317,73 gr and maximum stress was 5,451e+005 N/m^2. My final design weighs 283,9 gr and maximum stress is 5,048e+005
N/m^2.
So we have a brake pedal 7% more stiff and 10% lighter!
[Edited on 15/10/08 by Echidna]
[Edited on 15/10/08 by Echidna]
[Edited on 26/10/08 by Echidna]
Echidna - 16/10/08 at 04:44 AM
Price is $99 with free shipping to any place in the world. Please let e know if you are interested. Thanks!
DaveFJ - 16/10/08 at 09:23 AM
you might want to consider registering as a Trader on this site if you intend to continue advertising on here.....
Pedals look nice BTW 
Echidna - 16/10/08 at 09:42 AM
Oh, i am really sorry for that!
I will look how to become a Trader and come back.
To the admins:
If it's a problem please delete my thread and i will open it again when i become a registered trader. Thanks!
indykid - 16/10/08 at 11:39 AM
since you're selling these to the open market, it might be worth for future batches of pedals, getting the brake pedal cut so it has a full
circle of steel round the bearing tube. then if the weld should fail, you still have a fully functional brake pedal in the case of an
emergency.
also probably worth giving people a set choice of colours otherwise you'll get some smart arse who wants a fancy colour you can't get and
then causes you a world of trouble.
best of luck with them
tom
Echidna - 16/10/08 at 11:44 AM
Thank you indykid!
I will keep in mind!
Echidna - 16/10/08 at 04:44 PM
There is the option to get the complete pedalbox but you must give me the flange dimensions of your brake MC in order to make the backplate.
Echidna - 19/10/08 at 06:15 PM
And here is how the pedals actually look when fitted in the car. Any feedback greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Echidna - 26/10/08 at 03:22 PM
My eBay listing here. Anyone interested?
Echidna Powdercoated pedals
[Edited on 26/10/08 by Echidna]
Simon - 26/10/08 at 03:28 PM
You say $, but US, Can, Aus or €
ATB
Simon
Echidna - 26/10/08 at 03:29 PM
Well, i studied mechanical engineering, i am not an economist!
America makes the world go round, so i would bid for USD...
Echidna - 26/10/08 at 06:43 PM
Up to now, 6 watchers but no bid yet.
Come on guys, make my day!
Echidna - 29/10/08 at 07:32 PM
Starting price dropped!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220299977918&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&viewitem=
MakeEverything - 31/10/08 at 12:51 PM
quote:
Originally posted by indykid
since you're selling these to the open market, it might be worth for future batches of pedals, getting the brake pedal cut so it has a full
circle of steel round the bearing tube. then if the weld should fail, you still have a fully functional brake pedal in the case of an
emergency.
Full Welds, both sides, FAIL ????? I should hope not. The chances of this amount of welding failing are pretty remote if penetration is correct.
goaty - 1/11/08 at 09:30 PM
is it just pedals, or do ou get the fixing brackets as in the pic in car chassis?
Echidna - 2/11/08 at 11:10 AM
The bid is for the pedals only. Send me a U2U to find out also about the fixing brackets. Thanks!
Pedals listing
[Edited on 2/11/08 by Echidna]
Echidna - 9/11/08 at 07:58 PM
For anyone interested, there is a listing for the pedals on eBay without a reserve price!! 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220308942281
Wow, and some new colors arrived in the workshop!
Here is my favourite:
Echidna - 14/11/08 at 08:57 PM
Only one day left.
Most probably the pedals are going to be laser cut!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220308942281
[Edited on 14/11/08 by Echidna]
Echidna - 27/11/08 at 08:07 PM
A set of pedals complete and powdercoated. Any opinions welcome!
For anyone interested to these pedals they can be reached here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220318267125
Echidna - 12/12/08 at 10:22 PM
Now starting at only 10GBP!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220327176553
