mike smith1
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posted on 27/7/07 at 09:09 AM |
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Passenger Footrest
Hi
I have a passenger footrest to fit, but as for the positioning we cant decide what is best, legs bent or straight, i think straight would be better
but it looks as if there would have to be a lot of material removed from the foot rest to allow it to fit.
Can you post a picture of where its fitted along with a rough dimension, and any details of what had to be done to make the bloody thing fit
square!
Its like the one in the pic below:
Cheers Mike
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RazMan
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posted on 27/7/07 at 09:37 AM |
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I went my own way and mounted it so that the passenger's legs are slightly bent - although this obviously depends on his / her height.
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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TimC
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posted on 27/7/07 at 09:45 AM |
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The passenger will want it so that they can brace themselves/ There's not normally a lot to hold on to. Did some passenger laps in a se7en
with no foot rest - you fly around like Rag Doll Annie.
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bigrich
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posted on 27/7/07 at 09:56 AM |
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I would fit it with the passengers legs very slightly bent so they can brace/push back into the seat if need be.
A pint for the gent and a white wine/fruit based drink for the lady. Those are the rules
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Surrey Dave
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posted on 27/7/07 at 10:25 AM |
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footwell toolbox
I fitted this toolbox /footrest in mine.
[Edited on 27/7/07 by Surrey Dave]
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matt_claydon
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posted on 27/7/07 at 10:38 AM |
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That looks pretty handy Dave, did you make it or can you buy them somewhere?
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worX
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posted on 27/7/07 at 10:52 AM |
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Slightly bent again Mike!
and as for fitting it square etc, then if you are unsure about the amount of material to cut out, just make the same shape out of cardboard and try
and fit that! Removing material from it as you go, then when it fits (straight) place your new template back over the footrest, mark out and
trim...
Steve
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mike smith1
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posted on 27/7/07 at 11:28 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by worX
Slightly bent again Mike!
and as for fitting it square etc, then if you are unsure about the amount of material to cut out, just make the same shape out of cardboard and try
and fit that! Removing material from it as you go, then when it fits (straight) place your new template back over the footrest, mark out and
trim...
Steve
I walked into that one!
Lol
Mike
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Danozeman
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posted on 27/7/07 at 12:41 PM |
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Id go slightly bent. Its acually abit more comfy and u can push against it if you need to to stop you crapping yourself...
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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mackei23b
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posted on 27/7/07 at 12:57 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by TimC
The passenger will want it so that they can brace themselves/ There's not normally a lot to hold on to. Did some passenger laps in a se7en
with no foot rest - you fly around like Rag Doll Annie.
Yes, I had that feeling in a Westfield with Red Top fitted, particularly under braking, even the sunglasses fell off! At the time the car / driver had
the class record for the fasted lap at Knockhill.
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Howlor
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posted on 27/7/07 at 01:51 PM |
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Another bent vote. I did the Lotus driver training day the other week and fast laps in a 111r next to the Lotus cheif test driver required legs bent a
bit!
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pewe
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posted on 27/7/07 at 03:28 PM |
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Howlor, fingers crossed, eyes half shut and buttocks clenched I should think??? Cheers, Pewe
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scoop
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posted on 27/7/07 at 03:35 PM |
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Legs bent from me and just velcro it in so you can you move it about. It doesnt sound enough but thats all that holds the one in an Elise
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Surrey Dave
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posted on 27/7/07 at 06:06 PM |
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I made it.
Made it from ally leftovers!
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Howlor
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posted on 27/7/07 at 07:52 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by pewe
Howlor, fingers crossed, eyes half shut and buttocks clenched I should think??? Cheers, Pewe
Yup it was wet and I was pushing it hard, then out with the guy and I was twitching! Although he must have been more worried sat alongside me.
Steve
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