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« on: August 18, 2008, 16:14:52 pm » |
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So whats the story with roller pedals? Good idea, bad idea? Trying to decide if I want to put one in my '67.
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2008, 16:26:44 pm » |
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Personal preference. I tried one in my first '66 back in 1980 or 1981. After a few weeks, went back to the factory pedal. To each their own.
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2008, 17:02:47 pm » |
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I put one in my Fastback. I like it, its very responsive. I replaced the cheap plastic roller with a skateboard wheel with sealed bearings. It rolls soooo smooth! 
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2008, 17:05:37 pm » |
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That is an interesting idea. Another option looks to be a "Cruiser Pedal".
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2008, 17:06:31 pm » |
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I prefer the stock pedal. I ran a roller pedal in high school and it was so jumpy. The stock 67 pedal has a nice progressive ramp on the back to open carbs smoothly.
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2008, 17:12:54 pm » |
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My only real problem with the stock pedal is I keep bending the arm. Heavy foot I guess but it wrecks havoc on trying to set the carbs. Plus the little plastic roller doesn't fill me with confidence.
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2008, 20:21:33 pm » |
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My only real problem with the stock pedal is I keep bending the arm. Heavy foot I guess but it wrecks havoc on trying to set the carbs. Plus the little plastic roller doesn't fill me with confidence.
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Install a MOON alum gas pedal they make them for VW's
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« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2008, 20:33:50 pm » |
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My only real problem with the stock pedal is I keep bending the arm. Heavy foot I guess but it wrecks havoc on trying to set the carbs. Plus the little plastic roller doesn't fill me with confidence.
--louis
Install a MOON alum gas pedal they make them for VW's I saw those. I hate to admit it but I actually like the Moon barefoot foot pedals.  Are those considered cal-look?  --louis
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« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2008, 20:37:11 pm » |
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« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2008, 20:37:36 pm » |
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Louis the big problem with the barefoot pedals is, since you have a '67, you can't get the matching small barefoot for your dimmer switch.
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« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2008, 20:46:06 pm » |
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This is what I would really like:  I have contacted the guy who repoed these to see if he is making any more. If not, I may try to make one out of steel. --louis
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« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2008, 20:54:04 pm » |
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This is what I would really like:  I have contacted the guy who repoed these to see if he is making any more. If not, I may try to make one out of steel. --louis Wolfsburg West used to sell those to us @ BH in the 90's.... are they not avail anymore? Louis, if you keep the pedal area vacuumed and keep things lubricated (light oil or Bosch grease..... credits to Sarge!) the stock unit won't give you grief. You'll have more worries with accelerator rollers and ramps on your 48's going dry and siezing.
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« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2008, 21:02:32 pm » |
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This is what I would really like:  I have contacted the guy who repoed these to see if he is making any more. If not, I may try to make one out of steel. --louis Wolfsburg West used to sell those to us @ BH in the 90's.... are they not avail anymore? Louis, if you keep the pedal area vacuumed and keep things lubricated (light oil or Bosch grease..... credits to Sarge!) the stock unit won't give you grief. You'll have more worries with accelerator rollers and ramps on your 48's going dry and siezing. WW does not carry them anymore. I am just looking around to see what the options are right now. Thanks for the tip on the lubrication thing, I will remember that. BTW, its funny you mention Sarge as the one thing I noticed when I rode in his car was that it needed a new accel pedal cover.  --louis
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« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2008, 22:19:03 pm » |
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This is what I would really like:  I have contacted the guy who repoed these to see if he is making any more. If not, I may try to make one out of steel. --louis Wolfsburg West used to sell those to us @ BH in the 90's.... are they not avail anymore? Louis, if you keep the pedal area vacuumed and keep things lubricated (light oil or Bosch grease..... credits to Sarge!) the stock unit won't give you grief. You'll have more worries with accelerator rollers and ramps on your 48's going dry and siezing. WW does not carry them anymore. I am just looking around to see what the options are right now. Thanks for the tip on the lubrication thing, I will remember that. BTW, its funny you mention Sarge as the one thing I noticed when I rode in his car was that it needed a new accel pedal cover.  --louis hi there Louis, i think i have contacted you (pretty sure of it) if i have not email me at vw4me@shaw.cai don't make a ton of the pedals everyso often i do a batch and i ussually have a list of people waiting to buy when i'm done. definatly give me a shout if i have not contacted you thanks russ
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« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2008, 06:34:58 am » |
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have a roller in the 56 oval and also the 63 ghia. been rolling one since 1979.
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« Reply #15 on: August 19, 2008, 12:02:55 pm » |
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I put one in my Fastback. I like it, its very responsive. I replaced the cheap plastic roller with a skateboard wheel with sealed bearings. It rolls soooo smooth!  That's a cool idea !
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« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2008, 19:27:28 pm » |
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Okay, so I ordered a Cruiser Pedal from Russ this morning. Looking at his website it seems to be a quality piece. I also ordered a roller pedal and all the parts to rebuild the pedal assembly from WW. Last but not least, Donny B. is hooking me up with a '66 and earlier pedal assembly that is in good shape. I am thinking about having the pedals chromed and the base polished then run without any pedal pads. Should be a nice clean look. Plus I get the durability of the early style pedals.  --louis
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« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2008, 15:25:26 pm » |
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Okay, so I ordered a Cruiser Pedal from Russ this morning. Looking at his website it seems to be a quality piece. I also ordered a roller pedal and all the parts to rebuild the pedal assembly from WW. Last but not least, Donny B. is hooking me up with a '66 and earlier pedal assembly that is in good shape. I am thinking about having the pedals chromed and the base polished then run without any pedal pads. Should be a nice clean look. Plus I get the durability of the early style pedals.  --louis Whats the website please?
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« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2008, 15:28:19 pm » |
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Here it is: http://members.shaw.ca/vw4me/main.htmlI think I got the last one from this run but he keeps a waiting list. --louis
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« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2008, 00:47:44 am » |
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Roller Pedal Please.
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« Reply #20 on: August 21, 2008, 03:28:07 am » |
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I like my OEM pedal. The roller just doesn't feel right.
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« Reply #21 on: August 21, 2008, 17:21:09 pm » |
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I can't stand rollers!!
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« Reply #22 on: August 21, 2008, 18:26:20 pm » |
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I can't stand rollers!! How about Holy Rollers?
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« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2008, 12:56:14 pm » |
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I think Zach meant the Bay City Rollers. 
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« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2008, 13:34:17 pm » |
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just taken out the roller. you get cramps when you drive long drives. a good stock one will do for now.
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« Reply #25 on: August 22, 2008, 15:08:01 pm » |
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No offense meant but why would those cruiser pedals be any better than a stock flat pedal? Is it size 
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« Reply #26 on: August 22, 2008, 15:48:54 pm » |
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Its probably not, I just like the looks better. I am hoping that since it looks to have a little more offset it will help keep my big feet from hitting the gas and brakes at the same time.  --louis
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« Reply #27 on: August 22, 2008, 17:12:23 pm » |
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I had a "stock" set up in my 65 ghia. By stock I mean aftermarket crappy pedal and hinge. I chose to use a roller pedal with an original cruiser pedal. It works much better than the stock style did. After messing around with the carb linkage and not being able to get full throttle Ihad to drill a hole higher up on the roller arm and now it is all better. I do like the idea of replaceing the roller with a skateboard wheel though!
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« Reply #28 on: August 22, 2008, 17:42:35 pm » |
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I think Zach meant the Bay City Rollers.  Wow. Which one is Ratto's brother?? 
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« Reply #29 on: August 22, 2008, 18:30:14 pm » |
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I only have a sister.  Looks like they raided you shoe collection, Zach. 
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