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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mistertee on 08 October 2014, 18:50

Title: Anyone fitted a new footrest?
Post by: mistertee on 08 October 2014, 18:50
I bought this off ebay..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK7-GTI-FOOTREST-R32-TURBO-EXCLUSIVE-WITH-OEM-BLACK-RUBBER-BACKING-/171389404081?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27e79ac3b1

Anyone fitted one?  It has bolts so I have to get behind the plastic one that's already there.  How do I do this?

Thanks
Title: Re: Anyone fitted a new footrest?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 October 2014, 20:08
Are those bolts or short self tapping screws it comes with? Seen older versions of the same footrest that come with self tappers to bite into the plastic footrest already fitted.
Title: Re: Anyone fitted a new footrest?
Post by: monsta on 08 October 2014, 20:47
I would be interested to see one in situation, not sure how it will match the standard pedals...
Title: Re: Anyone fitted a new footrest?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 08 October 2014, 22:15
Quote from: monsta on 08 October 2014, 20:47
I would be interested to see one in situation, not sure how it will match the standard pedals...

Looks a close match, except on the standard pedals the black rubber is proud of the holes in the steel plate and on the pedal rest there it is sat behind the holes, giving the black rubber contrast against the brushed steel, but also looking as though it would act as a muck trap.
Title: Re: Anyone fitted a new footrest?
Post by: mistertee on 08 October 2014, 22:50
They are nuts and bolts, so I think I'll have to get behind the footrest to install it. If i can't I'll just stick it on.

2 things which I think they've cut corners on is the footrest which just looks plastiky, and the mirror adjustment knob which is really flimsy.
Title: Re: Anyone fitted a new footrest?
Post by: Mark V GTD on 09 October 2014, 11:54
Quote from: monkeyhanger on 08 October 2014, 22:15
Looks a close match, except on the standard pedals the black rubber is proud of the holes in the steel plate and on the pedal rest there it is sat behind the holes, giving the black rubber contrast against the brushed steel, but also looking as though it would act as a muck trap.
You are thinking about your old Scirocco/Mk.6 !  The Mk.7 has recessed holes (which are mud traps, lol).....
Title: Re: Anyone fitted a new footrest?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 October 2014, 12:53
Quote from: Mark V GTD on 09 October 2014, 11:54
You are thinking about your old Scirocco/Mk.6 !  The Mk.7 has recessed holes (which are mud traps, lol).....

Yes I was, assumed they were similar on the MK7 without having gotten down there for a look.

Someone used to sell these footrest on the forums, and used to supply self tappers with allen bolt tops for a rock-solid fix, or adhesive pads which failed over time (generally) - was the seller called Osiris or something similar?
Title: Re: Anyone fitted a new footrest?
Post by: Sootchucker on 09 October 2014, 14:22
You thinking of these from OSIR MH ?

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3931/15483750731_b445d2b59f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pAfgDv)
Title: Re: Anyone fitted a new footrest?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 09 October 2014, 16:58
Sootchucker - Yep. Thought the new ones were looking very similar (good match to OEM).