Acclerator Pedal Too Light

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Wiggie987
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Acclerator Pedal Too Light

Postby Wiggie987 » Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:31 pm

I have a 2001 NB8B that I really enjoy driving, the clutch is good and so is the break pedal, however I've felt that the accelerator pedal is a little light for my liking and can't get the right feel with it.

What can I do to make it heavier? Is there something I can do with the current pedal springs or would I be best to look for a heavier spring?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Acclerator Pedal Too Light

Postby taminga16 » Sun Jul 10, 2016 5:56 pm

Search through the Garage Chat pages, Rolley re-built the pedal box in his car and posted details of the works that may be food for thought.
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Re: Acclerator Pedal Too Light

Postby project.r.racing » Sun Jul 10, 2016 8:38 pm

Add another spring to the throttle body.

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Re: Acclerator Pedal Too Light

Postby RS2000 » Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:26 pm

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Re: Acclerator Pedal Too Light

Postby manga_blue » Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:58 pm

It's an MX5, FFS. Take your boots off and just use your big toe!
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Re: Acclerator Pedal Too Light

Postby StuwieP » Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:52 pm

I have a second spring too. Easier that rebuilding the pedal box, I'm certain (unless pedal box rebuild is a 10 minute job? :? )

Had to add it for scrutineering once for a track day, almost doubled the required pressure, quite surprised.

Quick, easy, just check that nothing gets stuck, obviously, or you could end up with the second spring holding the throttle open rather than helping it close.
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