RKD in OKC

Dern.

V2Rocket

thats kinda weird

PorKen

I had a quick release in between the adapter, and my Momo SW. It adds about 1" and makes it about the same height as the extended hub SW in my '86.5 (h/t Shane), IIRC.

I didn't use the QR very much, but it is handy when you need to work under or around the pod. I had (the Momo SW) for a short time in my '85, but took it out because it scraped the pod cover. (I need to find a thin spacer or something for it.)

hacker-pschorr

Ditch the airbag, it's one of those dangerous early generation units

In all seriousness, if I had an airbag car I would give up the airbag to bring the wheel closer. Talk about a night and day difference, I've talked to Todd about making a longer one with a possible quick release built in. I know this could be accomplished a lot easier with an aftermarket wheel, I like the sport three spoke.

PorKen

PDFs. The radio delete plates at least have a diagram to show what they look like. The pedal spacers are only listed in the text, at the end of the pedal section, 702. You have to read all the versions of PET, early and late, too. Some things are only listed in the ROW or German versions, some only in the USA versions.

EG. here's a cover for delete of the oil level sensor when you didn't order the Central Warning System option (optional on early cars):

928 101 204 00 (gasket: 928 606 213 03)


Except when they are 927, RHD, parts.

FUSE69

It would have to be the pedal rubbers..... ??

jcorenman

Indeed! I've always thought it was very weird that Porsche worked a stylized "928" into the pedal-pad design. I didn't notice it until recently, now it pops out every time I see it.

bd0nalds0n

On my 944, the elevated hub was riveted onto a regular steering wheel. I just drilled out the rivets and replaced them with nuts/bolts. You may want to explore this further...

Th Dude

This was a great tip that I was excited to find. Thx, PK.
Evidently, not all clutch pedals have an existing 8mm threaded hole. I just scored a pair of these spacers for my newly acquired 89GT.
They arrived today.
I remove the rubber pad and low and behold...the 89GT clutch pedals are solid. No hole. Bummer.
Lesson...check before you buy. Looks like I'll be including these in the freebie parts box I plan to bring to Sharktoberfest.

PorKen

Funny. I was going to post about this. My new-to-me '86.5 does not have holes. Must have started in '86, as the blue carpet pics are from a '85.

All may not be lost, however. At least on mine, the clutch pedal retains the casting on the back of the pedal for the hole, and has a handy drill guide. The brake pedal has a small center mark, but there is no longer enough material on the back side for a hole.

If your pedal has a large center mark, and a squarish casting on the back where the arm meets the pedal (vs. a small mark, and a thin transition) then it can be drilled and tapped for a spacer.

Th Dude

Far out, Ken. Thanks for your reply. It seems my clutch pedal is as you describe. As it designed for this intent, I feel safe breaking out the drill.

PorKen

I would remove the pedal and drill it with a drill press, or at least clamp it in a vice and drill straight down. The pedals are pretty easy to remove, IIRC.

FYI: 8 x 1.25 tap drill size: 17/64" (6.8mm)

Th Dude

Excellent advice. I would've just free handed it. Thanks for the tap info, also.
Pre-existing holes would've been too easy...I guess.

GeorgeM

Suprised so many folks are looking for the pedal extensions. I'm of average frame and I need it to go the other way... i.e. pull the wheel out or move the pedals farther away. When the seat is really where I want it, my right knee hits the knee pad.

PorKen

Drilling pedal for tapping.

While the pedal was out, I squished new wheel bearing grease into the roller bearings(!) and rotated them around to use different rollers. Huge difference in pedal feel and much improved clutch engagement. Previously, the takeup point felt 'notchy'.