Hartge & M-Technic repro footrests

[stumble_t]

So I wanted to leave a little pictorial on how I installed my M-tech rep pedal.

First off I want to say the build quality is tops. The bends are perfect, the finish is great. Very nice job Mr. Lee
The pedal fits TIGHT and needed to be coaxed (as I'm sure the original does as well) and I thought giving you guys a few pointers may help with the install:

After getting all the panels out of the way and the clutch stop out, I'd say set the screw that holds the relay bracket first(lower one), but not He-Man tight.
The screw is short and getting it in the speed nut will be a bitch otherwise.

You will also see I had to slightly go under my speaker but IDK if this applies to everybody as these are aftermarket (PPI 355cs)


Next up is the clutch stop.
I'm using one of jetblack's stops and this made it easier b/c there is more thread.
This was a TOTAL BITCH to line up.
First I used a phillips head as a drift pin to line it up, and pushed real hard on the arm to hold it in place while I switched the screwdriver for the stop in the hole.
I don't see how the hell the original puny rubber stopper is going to hold this in place so, GOOD LUCK


I did not have to modify my panel to clear the pedal but the trim lines were cast in the back of the panel so IDK, your car may be different.

I guess that's about all. I'm very pleased with the pedal and I think it looks/feels great.
Here's a final shot installed.

[Massive Lee]

Wow. It looks great. Thanks very much for taking the time to write an how-to and take pictures. It is much apprecited. Did your plastic speaker panel have a trimline on its back? It seems that some have it, some not.

[stumble_t]

Yes it did have the trim line.
Fit was not an issue without cutting it though, so I left it alone

[Luis325]

LOL Lee that girl is what we call a Cocola jajaja in other words a Hoochie Mama hahahaha

Here are some pics of real PR women!

PR has everything. The hot Puerto Rican hotties, the weather, and the faster shipping. PR rules!!! Actually, Stumble_T received two stainless steel Hartge style footrests that were shipped a couple of days earlier. These were from a previous batch. They were overbuilt as you could rest a car on them... ;-) But being stainless, they can be welded on a racecar. Or even cut around the roll cage. They are the unit that are displayed in the initial post.

Chiquita here.

[Massive Lee]

I definitely need a promotional shot with a gorgious portorican hottie holding a footrest between her soft breasts... ;-)

[brian52555]

Thanks Lee, I was away on vacation this week but came home yesterday to find the package. As Stumble noted above, the build quality is excellent and I can't wait to get it on.

Any recommendations on how to pull the plastic speaker panel without breaking it?

[Massive Lee]

Any recommendations on how to pull the plastic speaker panel without breaking it?

Four Phillip screws.

[stumble_t]

don't forget the 2 hood release lever bolts as well.

[Wishno87]

About to install mine right now but is there supposed to be space between the factory carpet footrest and the Massive dead pedal? I have the Mtech one.

[monty23psk]

Lee, props for the item. Just installed it yesterday. I did have to modify the hole area next to the speaker as mine are aftermarket MB Quarts and the trim ring would not let it fit, even under it. But the bottom screw went perfect and also the stock clutch stop. I just had to modify the rubber cover for the clutch stop as the angle of the bracket would cause the rubber not to turn. Just had to install it after the clutch stop anchored the dead pedal in. For those that want to know, it does sit a little in front of the carpet dead pedal. It completes the look I wanted and the feel of it is great, just like a new car. Finally somewhere to rest my left foot. I did have to trim my panel with a dremel but the line was very visible. Props and thanks for a great product. By the way, excellent packaging and shipping.

Here is a pic of it installed.

[Luis325]

Lee did you ever find out about fitting the vert???

[Hey-U]

Lee did you ever find out about fitting the vert???

I too would like to know about vert possibilities?

[george graves]

You won't be able to contact Lee here anymore(don't ask why).

You'll need to send him a PM on e30tech.

[Hey-U]

Thanks!

[immajackuup]