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pedro2u
03-24-2018, 06:38 PM
Today I saw a very young teenager attempting to show off the sound of his 330Ci Vert in the parking lot of O'Reilly's to his friends...... C'mon Man......not impressed, and hey, it's March in New Hampshire and that car should be in storage like mine!!!! But I'm waaaaaaaay older (by +50 ), so I take a breath. I'm not judging since I'm a life long car guy, and I know we all have our opinions on what's sweet....
So, made me rethink, adding bling to my lower mileage 05 ZHP 6MT Vert? I'm still struggling to add AUX or Bluetooth. But I always thought the aluminum M pedals looked sweet. Of course maybe it's because I always wanted the M3. But I love my ZHP. So.............
Is it too much? Keep it stock? I saw these pedals below online and thought about pulling the trigger ( disregard the crappy mats. I know my mats would never be as muddy as this guys pic)..... But I'd appreciate the Mafia verdict
well I'm most likely much closer in age to the kids fooling around at O'reilly's, but I feel like those pedals are a bit much. Have you seen the options from Bimmian? They're much cleaner in my opinion. https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-BMW/Styling/Pedals/Aluminum-Pedal-Set/?veh=46
johnrando
03-24-2018, 09:50 PM
I have the diagonal style pedals which I really like. I think those M ones are a bit much but wld say if you like em, rock em. It's not like they are cheap bling that doesn't look good.
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joeybananaz18
03-25-2018, 03:38 AM
Those bimmian ones look much better IMO. Im just not a fan of anything with an M on it.
pedro2u
03-25-2018, 04:55 AM
thanks for the Bimmian tip and that looks like a neater approach. But now there's a new twist, I like all 4 Bimmian styles........
ELCID86
03-25-2018, 05:52 AM
thanks for the Bimmian tip and that looks like a neater approach. But now there's a new twist, I like all 4 Bimmian styles........
Ha. Decisions decisions... I’m sure you’ll make the right call ;-)
JohnnyGraphic
03-25-2018, 07:21 AM
Very cool looking! I thought about those a while ago. Those mount on top of the existing pedals right? So, it would push you further away from the steering wheel just a smidgen. As it is, I'm already a bit too far for the proper sitting position (wrist doesn't break over the steering wheel). I can't get 100% comfortable due to a bad back. My seating position is just a bit slouched. I can't sit up too straight.
KevinC
03-25-2018, 07:48 AM
Needs more M logos.
pedro2u
03-25-2018, 08:44 AM
I'd assume you remove the existing rubber pedal covers and then install it directly to the pedal, so I wouldn't expect it to change the pedal height. Looks that way in thee install picture
ZHPizza
03-25-2018, 09:16 AM
I'd assume you remove the existing rubber pedal covers and then install it directly to the pedal, so I wouldn't expect it to change the pedal height. Looks that way in thee install pictureThis is accurate. The gas pedal is the only one that really moves closer to you since you're not removing a rubber cover on it first.
Fwiw I pulled my OMP pedals off of my other car today to put in the ZHP. I absolutely love these pedals for how functional they are. The brake/clutch pedals are grippy even with wet shoes, while the gas pedal is smooth faced.
They're also about of $35 for the set...just not nearly as pretty as other options.
Review here from the mad Russian himself:
http://m3.madrussian.net/review_omp_pedals.shtml
Edit: should have mentioned my favorite functional detail of the OMP pedals is the sidewall on the brake pedal cover that keeps your foot from catching the backside of the brake pedal when transitioning from gas > brake. makes those summertime jaunts in flip flops less dangerous!
http://m3.madrussian.net/diy/omp_pedals/1.jpg
Reasoned1
03-25-2018, 09:19 AM
I recently purchased the Turner version. I liked the all-aluminum looks (don't like rubber on my pads), how they appear quite functional, and the price was relatively good. I don't mind an "///M" here and there, but a row of four just seems a little obnoxious to me.
Fwiw I pulled my OMP pedals off of my other car today to put in the ZHP. I absolutely love these pedals for how functional they are. The brake/clutch pedals are grippy even with wet shoes, while the gas pedal is smooth faced.
They're also about of $35 for the set...just not nearly as pretty as other options.
http://m3.madrussian.net/diy/omp_pedals/1.jpg
These SCREAM motorsport to me. I like!
JohnnyGraphic
03-25-2018, 01:14 PM
This is accurate. The gas pedal is the only one that really moves closer to you since you're not removing a rubber cover on it first.
Fwiw I pulled my OMP pedals off of my other car today to put in the ZHP. I absolutely love these pedals for how functional they are. The brake/clutch pedals are grippy even with wet shoes, while the gas pedal is smooth faced.
They're also about of $35 for the set...just not nearly as pretty as other options.
Review here from the mad Russian himself:
http://m3.madrussian.net/review_omp_pedals.shtml
Edit: should have mentioned my favorite functional detail of the OMP pedals is the sidewall on the brake pedal cover that keeps your foot from catching the backside of the brake pedal when transitioning from gas > brake. makes those summertime jaunts in flip flops less dangerous!
http://m3.madrussian.net/diy/omp_pedals/1.jpg
Ok. My mistake. I like these! Kinda tough looking.
John in VA
03-25-2018, 01:26 PM
Ok. My mistake. I like these! Kinda tough looking.
http://www.ompamerica.com/product_info.php/cPath/1_17/products_id/354
BMWCurves
03-25-2018, 02:17 PM
This is accurate. The gas pedal is the only one that really moves closer to you since you're not removing a rubber cover on it first.
Fwiw I pulled my OMP pedals off of my other car today to put in the ZHP. I absolutely love these pedals for how functional they are. The brake/clutch pedals are grippy even with wet shoes, while the gas pedal is smooth faced.
They're also about of $35 for the set...just not nearly as pretty as other options.
Review here from the mad Russian himself:
http://m3.madrussian.net/review_omp_pedals.shtml
Edit: should have mentioned my favorite functional detail of the OMP pedals is the sidewall on the brake pedal cover that keeps your foot from catching the backside of the brake pedal when transitioning from gas > brake. makes those summertime jaunts in flip flops less dangerous!
http://m3.madrussian.net/diy/omp_pedals/1.jpg
A) Those may not be as pretty as some other pedals, but they look pretty darn good to me
B) You need to flip flop better, bruh.
This is accurate. The gas pedal is the only one that really moves closer to you since you're not removing a rubber cover on it first.
Fwiw I pulled my OMP pedals off of my other car today to put in the ZHP. I absolutely love these pedals for how functional they are. The brake/clutch pedals are grippy even with wet shoes, while the gas pedal is smooth faced.
They're also about of $35 for the set...just not nearly as pretty as other options.
Review here from the mad Russian himself:
http://m3.madrussian.net/review_omp_pedals.shtml
Edit: should have mentioned my favorite functional detail of the OMP pedals is the sidewall on the brake pedal cover that keeps your foot from catching the backside of the brake pedal when transitioning from gas > brake. makes those summertime jaunts in flip flops less dangerous!
http://m3.madrussian.net/diy/omp_pedals/1.jpg
I just drive bare feet in the summer when I’m on flip flops :ducking
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JohnnyGraphic
03-25-2018, 04:40 PM
I just drive bare feet in the summer when I’m on flip flops :ducking
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That just reminded me. Japanese household here so we remove our shoes when entering the house. Same goes for the car. Keeps the carpet clean! Those pedals just might draw blood! Lol!
johnrando
03-25-2018, 06:52 PM
I 'replaced' the rubber off my pedals (I think) except the foot rest... just installed on top of.
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az3579
03-26-2018, 06:18 AM
That just reminded me. Japanese household here so we remove our shoes when entering the house. Same goes for the car. Keeps the carpet clean! Those pedals just might draw blood! Lol!
I tried driving once without shoes with my Turner Pedals... I learned from that mistake. lol
Those little diamonds pretty much stabbed my feet. Think, walking on tacks. :)
Johnmadd
03-26-2018, 02:44 PM
I tried driving once without shoes with my Turner Pedals... I learned from that mistake. lol
Those little diamonds pretty much stabbed my feet. Think, walking on tacks. :)
E C DUB!
Reasoned1
03-26-2018, 04:12 PM
I tried driving once without shoes with my Turner Pedals... I learned from that mistake. lol
Those little diamonds pretty much stabbed my feet. Think, walking on tacks. :)
How do you like your Turner pedals? I have some I need to install.
az3579
03-26-2018, 07:09 PM
How do you like your Turner pedals? I have some I need to install.
They were awesome when new. Now they're just "pretty good". I drive so much that I cleanly wore off most of the black paint and most of the metal spikes on them. They're smoother now, but still have decent enough bite on the shoe.
I may have to have them re-powdercoated though; they look pretty terrible right now. :)
John in VA
03-28-2018, 06:49 AM
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