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Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:47 pm

Put me down as another eager to know what pedal this is and if it's a plug and play replacement. I've found the SAH pedal to be almost intolerable on long trips

Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:01 pm

Pcforno wrote: Put me down as another eager to know what pedal this is and if it's a plug and play replacement. I've found the SAH pedal to be almost intolerable on long trips

Yeah if there's a "better" pedal I'm wondering why SAH runs theirs? Paging Stephan? Mines adequate around town but even just the trip to SAH in Sacto starts to irritate my leg/knee.

Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:05 pm

I have the peddle and swap... no problems... so what is so annoying about it?

Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:53 pm

I like it! We just ordered a pedal assembly that looks close to the one in the picture. Lets see if how it works. :)

Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:04 pm

Beetsport wrote: I like it! We just ordered a pedal assembly that looks close to the one in the picture. Lets see if how it works. :)
Yeahhhhh, now we're talking. :D Fingers crossed it can be a simple DIY offering improved ergos. Then you could sell your converts the kit through your website! \:D/

Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:46 pm

Beetsport wrote: I like it! We just ordered a pedal assembly that looks close to the one in the picture. Lets see if how it works. :)
Very cool. Looking forward to the review and part number.

Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:10 pm

Yes please Stephan! Please report back!!

Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:43 pm

Okay. Got pedal in hand and have the connector ordered with gold plated terminals. Pretty much have the ECU to pedal terminal wiring already figured out. We'll see if smoke comes out of that little silver box.. :lol:

Part # on the throttle itself is 1K1 721 503AS.
1k1 723 503AP looks exactly the same and so do the terminal. All fit various VW products. Audi A3 & R8, TT from 2008 - 2015. VW CC, Eos, Jetta, Passat & Rabbit from 2005 - 2015.

I'll get busy figuring out a mounting system for this new pedal asap after I go fix some Vanagon's :) 8) :van_red: :van_ltblue: :van_brown: :van_green: :van_gray: :van_blue:

Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:56 pm

Beetsport wrote: Okay. Got pedal in hand and have the connector ordered with gold plated terminals. Pretty much have the ECU to pedal terminal wiring already figured out. We'll see if smoke comes out of that little silver box.. :lol:

Part # on the throttle itself is 1K1 721 503AS.
1k1 723 503AP looks exactly the same and so do the terminal. All fit various VW products. Audi A3 & R8, TT from 2008 - 2015. VW CC, Eos, Jetta, Passat & Rabbit from 2005 - 2015.

I'll get busy figuring out a mounting system for this new pedal asap after I go fix some Vanagon's :) 8) :van_red: :van_ltblue: :van_brown: :van_green: :van_gray: :van_blue:

Sweet! Looks like you have some loyal customers who are ready for this little upgrade!

Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:00 pm

Way to go Stephan!! Keep us updated! This is literally the ONLY thing I don't like about the conversion :)

Tue Aug 15, 2017 10:13 am

Pcforno wrote: Way to go Stephan!! Keep us updated! This is literally the ONLY thing I don't like about the conversion :)
Ditto! And thank god I ordered the cruise control. Sorry Bill ;)

Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:22 pm

Vnyd Dog wrote: thank god I ordered the cruise control. Sorry Bill ;)

I admit it! Huge mistake!

Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:06 am

Any updates or info on the floor mount pedal?

Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:06 am

Pcforno wrote: Any updates or info on the floor mount pedal?

This one?

http://www.ebay.de/itm/VW-Touran-Original-Gaspedal...SwExZZcKS0

Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:27 am

Vnyd Dog wrote: Ah ha! So xoo00oox owes us all his pedal swap diy.

I don't think he owes us anything but it would be wonderful if he informed us.
Somewhere I read the newer pedals pins are wired reverse of the earlier pedal assemblies.

Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:39 pm

Thanks, Stephan!

Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:47 pm

I think Stephan is probably about to melt in Sacramento this week! NOAA says it's gonna be 110 degrees at his shop tomorrow.

Sat Sep 02, 2017 10:22 pm

ledogboy wrote: I hated the gas pedal too- i adjusted it as low as possible and I still found it incredibly uncomfortable. Andrew Flint installed this late model Audi/VW pedal in my van and it is much better- darn close to stock! Sorry that I don't have an exact part number!

Who is Andrew Flint? I notice that you're in the SF Bay Area. Does he have a shop here?

Thanks.

Sat Sep 02, 2017 11:30 pm

izzydog wrote:

Who is Andrew Flint?...

Yeah.. more than once I've found myself saying the same thing, who IS that guy. :shock:

Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:14 am

izzydog wrote: Who is Andrew Flint? I notice that you're in the SF Bay Area. Does he have a shop here?
Flint European Automotive, East Nassau, NY. Does some amazingly badass things with the 1.8T -- like make it run backwards. :twisted: