BMW Aluminum Dead Pedal Installation

michifan · 07-01-2010, 03:24 PM

Has anyone removed the stock plastic dead pedal before installing the Aluminum BMW part, or does everyone just put it on top?

The DIY section had it placed on top, wondering if I should/could remove the plastic.

infinitekidM2C · 07-01-2010, 08:00 PM

Placed on top?? noooo..you have to rip the old one out..tug hard.

michifan · 07-04-2010, 08:57 AM

I tugged on the stock dead pedal and it really seemed well connected to the carpet. I didn't want to create more problems than the dead pedal was worth.

The upside for bolting on top of the stock pedal is that the plastic will guard the carpet against water and snow from the left foot.

NewYearsBoy · 07-04-2010, 09:32 AM

Should have bought the M sport..

infinitekidM2C · 07-04-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

Should have bought the M sport..

If you got an 08 with the sports package (the m-sport of its time) then it came with all of the M stuff except 1) M dead pedal; 2) M Door sills...not sure when the OP got her car but just sayin...cause that's why i had to do the m-dead pedal as i wanted to match with my performance pedals

michifan · 07-04-2010, 05:58 PM

I have an 08 w the sport pack and it didn't come w the m dead pedal. I thought of buying it, but esthetically preferred the matching aluminum.

In the end, I think attaching the aluminum pedals over the stock dp is the way to go.

Yvette · 07-06-2010, 02:14 AM

i took my stock plastic off,
it already had holes alligned for the M dead pedal,
took me less than 5min

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michifan Old Soul 15 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM BWM 135iC Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0)	BMW Aluminum Dead Pedal Installation Has anyone removed the stock plastic dead pedal before installing the Aluminum BMW part, or does everyone just put it on top? The DIY section had it placed on top, wondering if I should/could remove the plastic.
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infinitekidM2C Major General 4207 Rep 5,728 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.50] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.39]	Placed on top?? noooo..you have to rip the old one out..tug hard.
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michifan Old Soul 15 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM BWM 135iC Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0)	Didn't remove stock Dead Pedal I tugged on the stock dead pedal and it really seemed well connected to the carpet. I didn't want to create more problems than the dead pedal was worth. The upside for bolting on top of the stock pedal is that the plastic will guard the carpet against water and snow from the left foot.
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07-04-2010, 09:32 AM	#4
NewYearsBoy Colonel 68 Rep 2,352 Posts Drives: IS 300 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bradenton FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i M-Sport [0.00]	Should have bought the M sport.. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------- "Speed never killed anyone its very important to get that straight, Speed has never killed a soul. Suddenly becoming stationary thats what gets people." - Jeremy Clarkson
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michifan Old Soul 15 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 SGM BWM 135iC Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0)	I have an 08 w the sport pack and it didn't come w the m dead pedal. I thought of buying it, but esthetically preferred the matching aluminum. In the end, I think attaching the aluminum pedals over the stock dp is the way to go.
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07-06-2010, 02:14 AM	#7
Yvette Major General 761 Rep 7,408 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (19)	i took my stock plastic off, it already had holes alligned for the M dead pedal, took me less than 5min
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