Billet pedals...which do not use screws?
- Thread starter Calico Cobra
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In my opinion, why not just buy the ones w/ the screws, if you do it once, you'll never have to do it again, unless you find pedal covers that are better looking or something like that. I am soon going to get the 4-Piece GT Set from MAC, they are awesome and the also sell ones for LX's. There is 4 screws per pedal, I say go for that or UPR, either way, your most likely going to have to screw the pedal covers in. Plus screw-ins most-likely have better quality than snap-ons. Good Luck in making your decision.
Calico Cobra said:
Thats cool, the decision is up to you, in my taste, I would just get the screw-ins, the MAC kit is very nice and the price is DEFINITELY right. The drilling will be a pain, but once it is over, you will have nice looking pedal covers and you won't have to drill anymore. I have never seen Bullitt Snap-Ons, I imagine they are good and probaly still look good as you have said, but the screw-ins will also look like new and probaly last longer than the Snap-Ons in your '99 GT. So, what do you think you are going to do? Later, Jeff.
I would imagine that the screw-in kits would be safer/more reliable than a bolt on style kit.... Less likely to have 4 screws magically come out of the pedal than have a clip or 2 slip off and cause the cover to fly off and your foot to slip off the break causing you to rear end someone. (Worse case scenario type thing there.)
Just to toss my .02 in from someone who has done many pedal installs.....
I have found the screw-in type to be much better. We even tried some of the fancy bullet pedals that slip on but one of them ripped during the install. They just use the rubber around the edges just like stock.
The best pedals I have found are the SRP aluminum pedals, available plain, GT, LX, pony, etc and come with mounting BOLTS and locknuts. This system is the greatest method by far.
Drilling the holes in the tough metal is bad enough, bits breaking, sweat pouring off your forehead, a few choice words, etc
Using the bolts allows you to drill slightly larger holes with slightly larger and stronger drill bits. All you have to do is drill clean through the metal. A LOT easier than trying to thread a tiny screw into the tough metal. You also don't have to be as precise with drilling the hole since the bolt and nut will clamp that pedal down like super glue clamps your fingers down by accident.
I have ordered the SRP pedals from Texas Mustang parts and Late Model Restoration and they have been excellent.
Ken
BTW: whatever hole you try to drill...invest in some more expensive titanium or similar drill bits. Don't even bother trying basic Wal Mart bits, they will snap or dull out faster than a riceboy can get to the store to buy a fart can.
I have found the screw-in type to be much better. We even tried some of the fancy bullet pedals that slip on but one of them ripped during the install. They just use the rubber around the edges just like stock.
The best pedals I have found are the SRP aluminum pedals, available plain, GT, LX, pony, etc and come with mounting BOLTS and locknuts. This system is the greatest method by far.
Drilling the holes in the tough metal is bad enough, bits breaking, sweat pouring off your forehead, a few choice words, etc
Using the bolts allows you to drill slightly larger holes with slightly larger and stronger drill bits. All you have to do is drill clean through the metal. A LOT easier than trying to thread a tiny screw into the tough metal. You also don't have to be as precise with drilling the hole since the bolt and nut will clamp that pedal down like super glue clamps your fingers down by accident.
I have ordered the SRP pedals from Texas Mustang parts and Late Model Restoration and they have been excellent.
Ken
BTW: whatever hole you try to drill...invest in some more expensive titanium or similar drill bits. Don't even bother trying basic Wal Mart bits, they will snap or dull out faster than a riceboy can get to the store to buy a fart can.
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I had trouble with my STEEDA pedal covers. The metal in the pedals was so hard that the provided sheet metal screws stripped out as I was tighteneing them. I ended up going to Home Depot and getting stainless steel phillips head machine screws and lock nuts to use to hold the pedal covers on. I like this set-up much better. Here's one reason...If you run those pointy sheet metal screws through the pedals, the points stick out the back and could scratch up your shoes if you accidentally rub the toe on the bottom of a pedal.
