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09-12-2011, 11:04 PM | #1 |
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Tips from a DIY Dummy: Grill and Pedal mods
1. On replacing/installing a new grill: don't overthink this, the grab-and-yank method works great to remove the stock grill.
2. I have very little mechanical skills (first time that I'd ever drilled through metal), but was able to do it relatively easy (1-1.5 hrs, almost half while sitting on the couch). The key is to remove the accelerator pedal completely to add the performance pedal to it. Those nuts are tiny; trying to do it upside-down in the car is insane. Take it out (using these instructions: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209687) put on the performance pedal, then replace it (I added the performance pedal while sitting on the couch and watching football). Again, I'm a dummy, if I can remove it, modify it and then replace it, then anyone can. Brake pedal (I have AT) was much harder, because I had to use those tiny nuts down inside the car and drill through metal (for the first time!). By the way, love this site! Thanks to all of the contributors. I spent way more time doing research here than working with the tools, and it was time well invested.
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09-25-2011, 07:19 PM | #3 |
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The brake pedal is metal. It is not difficult. See http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208896 for more details and DIY tips.
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09-25-2011, 11:20 PM | #4 |
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Just one of the stock drill bits (7/64"?) that came with my 22V Craftsman tool set.
It's not difficult. Just put your weight/shoulder into it.
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