BMW aluminum pedals- worth it?

Krockit · 03-28-2006, 09:19 AM

Do they help heel and toe shifting? Anything better out there at a reasonable cost? $85 for the factory set seems inexpensive. Looking at photos they don't seem to bring the brake and gas closer. Any help would be appreciated. Probably ordering this week!

Krockit · 03-28-2006, 09:25 AM

Is this worth $500? What would you have instead? Car will be my wife's daily driver and our 1st BMW. Here's the list so far. Thanks for your help.

330i 6M, ZPP, ZSP, 655, 494, 322, SG with Beige and 4AC.

ase2dais · 03-28-2006, 09:30 AM

more info and photos:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...luminum+pedals

vladinecko · 03-28-2006, 09:33 AM

remember that the dead pedal, as far as i know, is extra $65.

firstkill · 03-28-2006, 09:37 AM

WHen i drive stick in the rain, with a rubber bottom shoe it always squeeks on the clutch.

I would get it just for that reason.

~fk

Krockit · 03-28-2006, 09:43 AM

Oops, that second post is about Comfort Access. What do you think? Worth $500?

BenMW · 03-28-2006, 11:19 AM

I think that you should get aluminum pedals if you have aluminum trim. If you have wood it looks out of place. Im getting Al. pedals and dead pedal on my E92 with al. trim.

Paul330d · 03-28-2006, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

If you have wood it looks out of place.

Agreed.

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Originally Posted by Krockit

Oops, that second post is about Comfort Access. What do you think? Worth $500?

Comfort Access was the first option members here 'forced' me to add to the build sheet. It seemed extravagant at the time, but now the car's about to be delivered I'm really glad I got every option I wanted. I think CA is a must-have for many people on this forum.

325 Baller · 03-28-2006, 11:41 AM

Yes comfort access is with the 500, i dont have it but im regretting not getting it, everybody on here LOVES it.

Oz · 03-28-2006, 11:45 AM

The Alumnium pedals would definitely go nice with any trim IMO because it can match with the chrome in the car.

I agree with 325 Baller about CA...

BMW0 · 03-28-2006, 11:58 AM

Your the only one who will ever see the pedals. Thats the delima, but I had pedals in my last car and liked them.

Bob T · 03-28-2006, 12:13 PM

I would only consider them in warm climates. If you live in the snow belt I would think salt would make them look like hell in short order.

Discodancingrover · 03-28-2006, 12:14 PM

The pedals don't look bad with wood. It actually creates a nice contrast. I like the aluminum ones and they are much gripper. They are especially nice when your shoes are wet.

jpsquared · 03-28-2006, 12:33 PM

Installed the BMW aluminum pedals (without the dead pedal) 2 weeks ago, and they definitely compliment the alum. trim/black leather interior. They look a lot sportier than the basic rubber covers, too. As for heel-toe action, they don't enhance the technique as they're the same size as the covers they replace.

I'm thinking about getting the dead pedal, but it looks cool without it. I think I paid ~$65 + delivery, mail-order from Pacific BMW. One of the best mods for the money in my book.

Vanilla Sky · 03-28-2006, 04:07 PM

aluminum pedals look nice with aluminum trim... got these on ebay for $65 shipped. same price for MT.. and yea the dead pedal is included

jmcphillips1 · 03-28-2006, 04:13 PM

I have them and I love mine

BMerDRMer · 03-28-2006, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

I think that you should get aluminum pedals if you have aluminum trim. If you have wood it looks out of place. Im getting Al. pedals and dead pedal on my E92 with al. trim.

Can't agree with you here Ben got 3 pedals plus dead pedal in aluminum under burl dash and shifter ........ looks really great!

Really like the look of the pedals when climbing on board........

croaker · 03-29-2006, 12:54 AM

I ordered the car with them and really think they look nice. They go great with the aluminum trim. I also have the chrome E-brake on order to top it off. I don't think they do anything to improve driving though. They are purely for looks.

-Croaker

jbnimble · 03-29-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Krockit

Oops, that second post is about Comfort Access. What do you think? Worth $500?

I can't stress enough how glad I am to have ordered CA. My wife thought it was too extravagant but I went ahead and ordered it anyway (the car was for her).
For the simple fact that I'm always carrying a laptop case, suit jacket and something else. To have to go rummaging for the darn key for my E46 when I know it's in my pocket...the CA is just an added bonus.
Also, without CA when getting out of my car I have a set of keys in my hand that could scratch the paint.
Plus the CA gives you the door handles that light up the door area when you approach the car.
You'll easily get the $500 back if you go to resell the car for the WOW factor alone.
Did I say I love CA....and so does my wife

03-28-2006, 09:19 AM	#1
Krockit Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 03 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	BMW aluminum pedals- worth it? Do they help heel and toe shifting? Anything better out there at a reasonable cost? $85 for the factory set seems inexpensive. Looking at photos they don't seem to bring the brake and gas closer. Any help would be appreciated. Probably ordering this week!
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Krockit Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 03 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Comfort Access make sense? Is this worth $500? What would you have instead? Car will be my wife's daily driver and our 1st BMW. Here's the list so far. Thanks for your help. 330i 6M, ZPP, ZSP, 655, 494, 322, SG with Beige and 4AC.
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vladinecko Brigadier General 281 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	remember that the dead pedal, as far as i know, is extra $65. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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03-28-2006, 09:37 AM	#5
firstkill Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 247 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alhambra iTrader: (0)	WHen i drive stick in the rain, with a rubber bottom shoe it always squeeks on the clutch. I would get it just for that reason. ~fk
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03-28-2006, 09:43 AM	#6
Krockit Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 03 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Oops, that second post is about Comfort Access. What do you think? Worth $500?
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03-28-2006, 11:19 AM	#7
BenMW Major 53 Rep 1,393 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas + Chicago(Lake Forest) iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 330i coupe [0.00] 2002 325ci [0.00]	I think that you should get aluminum pedals if you have aluminum trim. If you have wood it looks out of place. Im getting Al. pedals and dead pedal on my E92 with al. trim. __________________ Retired: e46 cabrio, E36 Cabrio, 02' 525i, 325Ci 02' Style 189 335i sport Wheels for sale PM Me BIG CHANGES COMING SOON- Can anyone help me make a sig pic?
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325 Baller Colonel 264 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Yes comfort access is with the 500, i dont have it but im regretting not getting it, everybody on here LOVES it. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	The Alumnium pedals would definitely go nice with any trim IMO because it can match with the chrome in the car. I agree with 325 Baller about CA... __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Your the only one who will ever see the pedals. Thats the delima, but I had pedals in my last car and liked them. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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03-28-2006, 12:13 PM	#12
Bob T Private 3 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 330i, Jet Black, BMW Motos Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I would only consider them in warm climates. If you live in the snow belt I would think salt would make them look like hell in short order.
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03-28-2006, 12:14 PM	#13
Discodancingrover F=MA? 17 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indianapolis,IN iTrader: (1)	The pedals don't look bad with wood. It actually creates a nice contrast. I like the aluminum ones and they are much gripper. They are especially nice when your shoes are wet.
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03-28-2006, 12:33 PM	#14
jpsquared Another transplanted NY'er 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: '06 330i 6MT TiAg Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Installed the BMW aluminum pedals (without the dead pedal) 2 weeks ago, and they definitely compliment the alum. trim/black leather interior. They look a lot sportier than the basic rubber covers, too. As for heel-toe action, they don't enhance the technique as they're the same size as the covers they replace. I'm thinking about getting the dead pedal, but it looks cool without it. I think I paid ~$65 + delivery, mail-order from Pacific BMW. One of the best mods for the money in my book.
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03-28-2006, 04:07 PM	#15
Vanilla Sky Enlisted Member 4 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 03 Evolution & 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	aluminum pedals look nice with aluminum trim... got these on ebay for $65 shipped. same price for MT.. and yea the dead pedal is included __________________ 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 2006 BMW 330i
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03-29-2006, 12:54 AM	#18
croaker First Lieutenant 56 Rep 340 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I ordered the car with them and really think they look nice. They go great with the aluminum trim. I also have the chrome E-brake on order to top it off. I don't think they do anything to improve driving though. They are purely for looks. -Croaker __________________ E90 330i Monaco Blue, Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, Six Speed, Aluminum Pedals, M-Shifter, Sport Package, Premium Package, Winter Package, Comfort Access, Navigation Holding a space for Racing Green Lotus Elise
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