I am thinking of getting some metal pedal covers, do other members think they look good or naff.
Alloy pedal set good idea or naff?
- Thread starter Oddly Godly
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Great addition, on my Z3 and Z4. In my Z3 I also built a foot rest pedal (Auto).
Pics later?
Tony.
Pics later?
Tony.
Just found your pedals on a previous thread they look good. Do you think these would pass a MOT they have no rubber inserts but do have raised nobly bits. They are very cheap and from Serbia so I have contacted the seller just to check they will fit a rhd car.
All the pedals need to have is an anti-slip surface, ie not completely smooth surface. No reason those pedals should not pass the MOT.
Tony.
Tony.
Taken from MOT Tester's Manual.
1.1.2. Service brake pedal or hand lever condition and travel
A brake pedal rubber is an anti-slip material and is therefore not regarded as a defect if it’s worn smooth.
A brake pedal without a rubber usually has grooves or raised sections to provide grip in wet conditions and should be rejected if it’s worn smooth. However, some vehicles may have been manufactured with a brake pedal which did not incorporate grooves or the fitting of an anti-slip material and these should not be rejected.
You should reject a brake pedal if its grooves or raised grip sections are worn smooth. However, you should not reject a brake pedal if the vehicle has been manufactured with one that does not have grooves or anti-slip material.
Often a vehicle is fitted with an aftermarket brake pedal rubber. It is not a defect if the design pattern of the brake pedal rubber is worn smooth.
Tony.
1.1.2. Service brake pedal or hand lever condition and travel
A brake pedal rubber is an anti-slip material and is therefore not regarded as a defect if it’s worn smooth.
A brake pedal without a rubber usually has grooves or raised sections to provide grip in wet conditions and should be rejected if it’s worn smooth. However, some vehicles may have been manufactured with a brake pedal which did not incorporate grooves or the fitting of an anti-slip material and these should not be rejected.
You should reject a brake pedal if its grooves or raised grip sections are worn smooth. However, you should not reject a brake pedal if the vehicle has been manufactured with one that does not have grooves or anti-slip material.
Often a vehicle is fitted with an aftermarket brake pedal rubber. It is not a defect if the design pattern of the brake pedal rubber is worn smooth.
Tony.
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Your car your rules. 
Thanks tony looks like they will be ok. I have ordered them, less than £20 delivered from Serbia off eBay so worth a punt.
Look forwards to seeing the pictures Andy.
Tony.
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True NiallYour car your rules.
Until your car is in front of someone like me then its ...
Your car My rules
( well dvsa rules
) But seriously @Oddly Godly I am with Tony no reason I would fail them if correctly installed .
Stephen.
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Ah well if you do anything to upset the poke it bang it fail it man then its it's your own faultTrue Niall
Until your car is in front of someone like me then its ...
Your car My rules
( well dvsa rules
But seriously @Oddly Godly I am with Tony no reason I would fail them if correctly installed .
Stephen.
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Ah well if you do anything to upset the poke it bang it fail it man then its it's your own faultTrue Niall
Until your car is in front of someone like me then its ...
Your car My rules
( well dvsa rules
But seriously @Oddly Godly I am with Tony no reason I would fail them if correctly installed .
Stephen.
they did take 3 weeks to get here but the main thing is they arrived. The pics are a bit rubbish as my phone won't focus on them properly.View attachment 130855
Looking good mate. I'm a fan of alloy pedals.
Tony.
. I'm a fan of alloy pedals.Tony.
I'm in the no bling/naff camp i'm afraid.
do you mind sharing a link mate? i'd have themView attachment 130859 View attachment 130861 My pedals have finally arrived from Serbia and for less than £20 including delivery I think they are a bargain
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alloy pedals are blingy, serve no purpose, are not what the extensive BMW design department ever had in mind, and would be frowned on by any self respecting member of the BMW Car Club of Great Britain.
Modifications of this type are frowned upon by the Originality Police.
That's why I have them in mine.
Modifications of this type are frowned upon by the Originality Police.
That's why I have them in mine.
They've got to add 5 mph at least!
8mph if cleanThey've got to add 5 mph at least!
If you’ve got mud on the fast pedal you can actually press it down further and go faster. . . . . . . .
Tony.
Tony.