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Footrest / Clutch pedal Annoyance

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Footrest / Clutch pedal Annoyance

Post by cre8toruk » Wed Jan 09, 2019 10:23 am

Ok I'm sure it's just me... is it just me or is the footrest too big? I keep catching the side of my foot when depressing the clutch.
Has anyone else had the same problem and importantly done anything about it... Coming from an Elise where you rested your foot on the carpet I feel spoilt having a foot rest but I'm not sure I can put up with it long term, so might need "shaving" :-)

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Footrest / Clutch pedal Annoyance

Post by Ghostrider.1127 » Wed Jan 09, 2019 10:56 am

Think that´s not the right board to post that. :wink:

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Post by philbo909 » Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:03 am

I haven't found this, but my other car- vw polo the footrest is too small, I always catch the clutch
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Post by brillomaster » Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:02 pm

cant say its a problem I've encountered... but standard response here is how big are your feet, and what shoes are you wearing?

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Footrest / Clutch pedal Annoyance

Post by Trav » Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:11 pm

I didnt find this an issue. The problem I had was not being able to stretch my left leg on a longer journey. I found the rest position a little wearing around 100 miles or so. When I tried to stretch my leg out behind the clutch pedal there is no depth in the footwell. Minor issue really.
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Footrest / Clutch pedal Annoyance

Post by RickRob » Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:27 pm

It is all a bit tight there. I only drive the Zed wearing driving shoes, whereas I happily drive the Discovery and Mini in walking boots.
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Footrest / Clutch pedal Annoyance

Post by cre8toruk » Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:45 pm

well only a size 8 and I'm wearing boots but I've had the same issue in trainers.
I might have a look and see how removable it is... or just put up with it :-)
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Footrest / Clutch pedal Annoyance

Post by buzyg » Wed Jan 09, 2019 9:30 pm

Size 8. Perfect for an Elise :wink: . I find the Zed spot on. Could not drive an Elise for the love of trying or I would have bought one 17 years ago. :cry: 6ft 4. Size 13 FF shoes. I have a specific tight fitting pair of training shoes for driving the Zed :D :driving: :thumbsup:
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