Anyone here made their own bias pedal box from the standard mk2 pedal box?
Just looking through the magazine and it doesn`t look that much different to the normal pedal box, with 2 master cylinders bolted to it... And it would work out a damn site cheaper...
I dont want to jepordise my safety though
Anyone got any comments/suggestions?
No idea, but you could get rid of that Nova in your sig and put an Escort in there.
When someone buys it i`ll take it out and put Mk2 in there
Just for you
tells you how to do it in the rally prep book, but you have to start with a mexico pedal box, think it works out just as cheap to buy a bias one.
That's for a mk1 Escort though - the Mk1 Mexico pedal box has a hydraulic clutch cylinder on it already, the MK2 pedal box is different, and the plans in the Rally Prep book are based on the Mk1.tells you how to do it in the rally prep book, but you have to start with a mexico pedal box, think it works out just as cheap to buy a bias one.
i've seen somewhere .pdf document for DIY pedalbox.
i think it was written by some aussie bloke. it was for RHD escort.
can't remember what site it was but
i think i have it somewhere in my hard-disc
Didn`t know the post had been moved here... LOL
I want to stick with the cable clutch in any case...
Cheers
Do you have the plans Tepi, would be much appreciated
zipped pdf file of the rally prep book section attached
HTH
Nice one mate, cheers,
Do i need adobe to view this then?
how stupid can man be
i don't know how to add attachment to post.
i remember i've seen some buttons somewhere...think i should ask Gary from Retromotorsport, he is better with attachments
i have two .pdf files, give a little help for finnboy here
aah well, i was half right.That's for a mk1 Escort though - the Mk1 Mexico pedal box has a hydraulic clutch cylinder on it already, the MK2 pedal box is different, and the plans in the Rally Prep book are based on the Mk1.tells you how to do it in the rally prep book, but you have to start with a mexico pedal box, think it works out just as cheap to buy a bias one.
At least yoyur signature is correct popup
Tepi, i think you post as normal then add the attachments once you hace submitted your post once...
The 2nd one saks you to confirm, and at the bottom is an attachment button
Do i need adobe to view pdf files?
I`ll have to go and grab it off someone on Soulseek
you can download a free adobe viewer, you dont need the full version unless you wanna make PDF's your self.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
well, this seems to be for mk1 too, but may help someone...
and here's the other file
Tepi, to add attachments do what you did in the post's above, ok hope that helps
thanks buddyTepi, to add attachments do what you did in the post's above, ok hope that helpswill try that next time
Ok glad i could help,
http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showflat...t=1&PHPSESSID=
Im.......[slowly] making one now.
Using the above info. It could easily be used in a MK2.
But
I want to retain the STD pedals.
Cable clutch.
I bought the balance bar from Burtons...ages ago.
Ill try to keep u posted.
Most companies charge less for Mk 2 boxes than for Mk 1 boxes for some reason. I have bought a Mk 2 bias box for my Mk 1 and all but one mount is the same and this problem is easily solved by a small bracket. Considering I saved over £40 and hours work making the bracket is nothing.
You can get new boxes Mk 2 for about £160 and second hand for less than a £100,
Using a Mk1 unit alows one to use a GRp4 style throttle pedal,. This allows u to get correct leverage for side draft webbers.
The upper brkt on a STD MK1 unit provides conciderable support to the assembly eg strength and lack off flex.
Mk2 Bias box
On the left is mex/TwinCam on right is STD Mk1.
Looking closely, u can see they are virtually the same base unit.
The top part is different.
They have trimmed the sides of the mex/TwinC for some reason.
To convert units to bias adjustable the top part would have to be replaced on both.
Hi Roger,
Thanks for all the info, i decided to buy a purpose made one, as it came up cheap enough, but thanks for the the info anyway...
Hi all
I ended making my own bias pedal box as I was disappointed by the variation in quality for the money paid.
Modified OEM pedal box
7/16 Tilton ballance bar
Zinc plated
I'm now having enquiries with these with a cable clutch - does anyone have any pics or drawings of the OEM pedal modified for a master cylinder.
Cheers
Paul
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