[DeTomaso] Angled Master Cylinder? Also request for front trunk picture

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/6/15 13 38 54, daniel.c.jones2 at gmail.com writes:


> I'm installing a pedal spacer that pushes the stock master cylinder too 
> far
> forward (hits the front lid). 
> 

>>>Why are you doing this?

I've seen a couple of cars that have had this modification.   The owners 
thought they were gaining legroom????

The height of each of the three pedals can be adjusted.   With the pedal 
box in the stock location, I believe you can adjust the brake and clutch 
pedals so that they hit the floor before the masters have reached full stroke 
(which is bad).

If you put a spacer in there, all that means is that you will then have to 
adjust the pedals closer to the driver to compensate, and you won't have 
gained a thing?

So, what is the point of the exercise?   I say, before you install a 
spacer, adjust your pedals as far out as possible?

Mike
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   In a message dated 1/6/15 13 38 54, daniel.c.jones2 at gmail.com writes:

     I'm installing a pedal spacer that pushes the stock master cylinder
     too far
     forward (hits the front lid).

   >>>Why are you doing this?
   I've seen a couple of cars that have had this modification.  The owners
   thought they were gaining legroom????
   The height of each of the three pedals can be adjusted.  With the pedal
   box in the stock location, I believe you can adjust the brake and
   clutch pedals so that they hit the floor before the masters have
   reached full stroke (which is bad).
   If you put a spacer in there, all that means is that you will then have
   to adjust the pedals closer to the driver to compensate, and you won't
   have gained a thing?
   So, what is the point of the exercise?  I say, before you install a
   spacer, adjust your pedals as far out as possible?
   Mike