Anyone Else Sick of BMW's Pedal Design?

orientblue3 · 10-19-2007, 03:25 PM

Somewhat of a random rant but I was just looking at an interior shot of an e92 335 and I was saying to myself, man they need to upgrade those pedals and dead pedal to something more sporty. They look so cheap and ugly in comparsion to the rest of the interior. I would think BMW could come up with something sporty yet sophisticated to spice it up down there. On both my e46's I had to put new dead pedal (M dead pedal worked nicely) and aluminum pedals for a cleaner look. I know BMW makes OEM ones as an accessory, why not make them standard with the sports package or something?

doc1911 · 10-19-2007, 03:54 PM

I agree. Not only the appearacne of the pedals but the shape design as well. It is pretty hard the heel-toe shift in my car compaired to other sports cars I have driven.

Ph0zenstone · 10-19-2007, 03:57 PM

yeh i hate the pedals as well...it doesnt allow you to drive as smoothly as you can with other cars.

retrodrive · 10-19-2007, 04:26 PM

They want you to get it as an upgrade.

I dont mind actually. I have a choice to bolt up any kind of pedals to the ugly, stock, plastic ones.

!Xoible · 10-19-2007, 04:29 PM

orientblue3 · 10-19-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

If they came stock like that, I'd be happy!

!Xoible · 10-19-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by orientblue3

If they came stock like that, I'd be happy!

there's a lot of things this car is missing stock. oh well.

TurboFan · 10-19-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

you're missing one...

j/k! I like them. May be my next mod...I'm running out of things to do.

shragon · 10-19-2007, 05:09 PM

yea, it's funny, because when i look back to my e34, it had basically the same pedal design and foot rest design of my e90.

i've since gotten hamann pedal covers and a m-tech foot rest (as found in the m-sports and m cars).

wrickem · 10-19-2007, 06:04 PM

I guess that's why they BMW these accessory pedals. I thought the originals were pretty boring too and changed to the stainless steel ones. I ended up putting the stainless M dead pedal too so it looks much better than when I first got the car.

BoostedBMW · 10-19-2007, 06:13 PM

I put on a set of ACS ebay special pedals also, I like the way they look and feel. More important then the look of the BMW pedals, I really hate the placement of the pedals. I wish that the brake pedal was a little closer to the throttle so that it would be easier to blip while braking, but the overall design of the gas pedal pisses me off. The first 1/2" is dead, it does nothing. Add in the fact that you can only press it at the top of the pedal without smashing on it only adds to the aggravation of using it. I really wish that they would just ditch that gas pedal and hang a gas pedal that is more responsive and easier to press while heel/toe'ing. Ok, i'm done complaining now.

!Xoible · 10-19-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

you're missing one...

j/k! I like them. May be my next mod...I'm running out of things to do.

trust me. i know im missing one. makes me cry every time i remember it.
but yah, put up the pic to answer the OP's question. i got sick of pedals on first week

Ph0zenstone · 10-19-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

The first 1/2" is dead, it does nothing. Add in the fact that you can only press it at the top of the pedal without smashing on it only adds to the aggravation of using it. I really wish that they would just ditch that gas pedal and hang a gas pedal that is more responsive and easier to press while heel/toe'ing. Ok, i'm done complaining now.

I couldnt agree more with you, i hate how stepping on the gas nothing happens and then all of the sudden the car jerks after you get to that first 1/2". Its deff not as responive as any other car i have driven.

orientblue3 · 10-20-2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wrickem

I guess that's why they BMW these accessory pedals. I thought the originals were pretty boring too and changed to the stainless steel ones. I ended up putting the stainless M dead pedal too so it looks much better than when I first got the car.

What's the cheapest place/dealership to get those?

BoostedBMW · 10-20-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by orientblue3

What's the cheapest place/dealership to get those?

For any OEM parts you can always try crownauto.com, they usually have pretty good pricing.

BoostedBMW · 10-20-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Icheb

Yeah, why save money for bad times when you can flush it down the toilette and replace something you don't even see when you're driving!

You're right, that $75 is something you should really look to save for harsh times after dropping 40 or 50k on a car.

bimmerFUD · 10-20-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by doc1911

It is pretty hard the heel-toe shift in my car compaired to other sports cars I have driven.

Agreed. Do any of these pedal mods help heel-toe, or do they just look nice?

orientblue3 · 10-20-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

For any OEM parts you can always try crownauto.com, they usually have pretty good pricing.

Seems to be pretty tough to wade through. Looks like you need a OEM part number to find them in that system.

wrickem · 10-20-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by orientblue3

What's the cheapest place/dealership to get those?

I saw them on e-bay from the seller "hunterdon bmw" for $120.00. I went to my dealer and they matched the price plus gave me the BMWCCA discount. I really didn't look too hard to save a few bucks though. It really does look nicer with the black and SS dead pedal that is on it now though but this was the only pic I had handy for this thread. Be warned they are a mother#*$&^$ to put on. There is a DIY in the DYI section but I got so frustrated, I paid the dealer to put them on.

Phil325 · 10-20-2007, 03:50 PM

i agree, i dont liek the pedals either. and my floormat keeps moving up to where it covers the gas pedal.

orientblue3 · 10-21-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wrickem

I saw them on e-bay from the seller "hunterdon bmw" for $120.00. I went to my dealer and they matched the price plus gave me the BMWCCA discount. I really didn't look too hard to save a few bucks though. It really does look nicer with the black and SS dead pedal that is on it now though but this was the only pic I had handy for this thread. Be warned they are a mother#*$&^$ to put on. There is a DIY in the DYI section but I got so frustrated, I paid the dealer to put them on.

How much did they charge?

Kev · 10-21-2007, 08:05 PM

Just ordered my OEM aluminum pedals from Tischer, 120 free ship

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orientblue3 Captain 28 Rep 864 Posts Drives: RIP 335, Now P30 C63 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (2)	Anyone Else Sick of BMW's Pedal Design? Somewhat of a random rant but I was just looking at an interior shot of an e92 335 and I was saying to myself, man they need to upgrade those pedals and dead pedal to something more sporty. They look so cheap and ugly in comparsion to the rest of the interior. I would think BMW could come up with something sporty yet sophisticated to spice it up down there. On both my e46's I had to put new dead pedal (M dead pedal worked nicely) and aluminum pedals for a cleaner look. I know BMW makes OEM ones as an accessory, why not make them standard with the sports package or something?
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doc1911 First Lieutenant 44 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Sold my 335i and looking Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pinehurst, NC iTrader: (0)	I agree. Not only the appearacne of the pedals but the shape design as well. It is pretty hard the heel-toe shift in my car compaired to other sports cars I have driven.
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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	yeh i hate the pedals as well...it doesnt allow you to drive as smoothly as you can with other cars.
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