DeTomaso Mailing List: January 1997, Message #2
     



From: ingate@shiseis.com (Shane F. Ingate)

Subject: Pedals 'n stuff

Date: Fri, 31 Jan 97 15:06:22 PST



Andy Poling wrote:

> [snip]

> Is there any way (easy or not) to increase the lateral seperation between the pedals?

> [snip]

> This car had aftermarket seats ("Flo-Through"?) with actual side bolsters....



Andy,



I'm not sure about relocating pedals.  I've seen some

pretty big feet squeeze into the drivers footwell, and not heard

too may complaints from the owners.  You *do* get used to it.

One of the trick is not to drive in large work boots!



The problem could be compounded by the aftermarket seat.

I've heard that very few of the aftermarket seats (including most

or even all Recaro's) dont work (ie move the driver to far forward

and up).  Apparently there was one seat made with the Pantera

in mind, manufactured by a well-known company that begins with "S".  Thats

all my befuddled brain can remember on a Friday afternoon.



Some owners go so far as to lower the seat pans by 2", but I

believe that was already don in 1974 models.



And dont forget, it is an Italian car; upon entry into the

drivers seat one one first hook ones knees over your ears!



Shane Ingate in San Diego

'72 Pantera #2507

'74 Triumph TR6

'77 Moto Guzzi Le Mans

'80 Honda Accord "surfmobile"