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1. [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "jim hearn" <jimhearn1@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:01:25 -0700; Has anybody successfully addressed those bare metal Triumph accelerators? I was thinking of gluing on to the face of the accelerator some rubber or maybe some abrasive cloth. I thought I would see if; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00108.html (7,820 bytes)
2. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "Gary" <vintage.racer@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:34:19 -0700; Try a bit of the sailboat deck paint which produces a gritty, non-skid surface. Might be able to find it at a hardware store or if not, certainly at a marine supply. ________________________________; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00111.html (8,865 bytes)
3. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: BillDentin@aol.com; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:38:49 EDT; Jim... Most hardware stores sell abrasive strips used to make stair treads non-slip. You can cut them to size and apply them easily (they come with pressure sensitive adhesive). At least that's what; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00112.html (8,296 bytes)
4. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "Kas Kastner" <kaskas@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:42:24 -0700; They make a non-skid tape that you can get that will serve this purpose perfectly. Almost any boat store will have this stuff. Never Be beaten by Equipment Kas Kastner -- Original Message -- From: Ga; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00113.html (9,350 bytes)
5. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: JWoesvra@aol.com; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:12:03 EDT; I have dealt with this many times including hoards of Minis and my ex-GT6 and Spitfire. Take it out and turn it face down on a block of wood. Use you drill press or even a hand drill and drill a bunc; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00115.html (8,652 bytes)
6. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "R. John Lye" <rjl@gt-classics.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:03:22 -0400; Not a Triumph accelerator, but my Formula Ford has a small piece of the stuff they put on skateboard decks. Works well to give you some grip. One piece costs about $25, as I recall, but will last you; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00118.html (8,221 bytes)
7. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "Marx Christian tr4-racing" <chris@tr4-racing.de>; Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:02:04 +0200; hmmmm thought about that too but dropped that idea speedly after a short The troublesome thing is "going on throttle". With much grip on the pedal surface the pedal don't slip smoothly along the shoe; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00120.html (8,814 bytes)
8. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: Don Elliott <58tr3a@videotron.ca>; Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:27:27 -0400; The story I always heard was that most race drivers back in the 50s used to wear moccasins made out of fine kid glove leather so they could really get a feel of that pedal. __________________________; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00121.html (10,113 bytes)
9. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: Robert Lang <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:56:07 -0400 (EDT); Why would you want to do this? I want my foot to stick to the brake pedal. I do not want my foot to stick to the accelerator. With the bare metal, your shoe slides over the accelerator... regards, rm; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00140.html (9,039 bytes)
10. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "Henry Frye" <henry@henryfrye.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:11:45 -0400; I am in complete agreement with Bob. I have never had problems finding the accelerator. The plate that acts as my scattershield encroaches a wee bit on my pedal area. No problems, as I needed to bend; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00141.html (9,210 bytes)
11. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: Robert Lang <lang@isis.mit.edu>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:18:38 -0400 (EDT); Ya, either that or we're not very "fast" =:-) rml -- Bob Lang Room N42-140Q | This space for rent Consultant MIT IS&T unix-linux-help | Voice:617-253-7438 FAX: 617-258-9535 | Cell: 339-927-4489 -- __; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00142.html (9,418 bytes)
12. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "spitfiresuz@141.com" <spitfiresuz@141.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:24:03 -0400; I agree as well. My driver's shoes have smoother, soft soles that give me all the grip I need. My foot slides off the pedal smoothly when I need it to, which is essential for my heel-and-toe driving,; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00143.html (9,184 bytes)
13. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: BillDentin@aol.com; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:35:44 EDT; Amici... As previously stated, I use a narrow anti-skid strip on both my brake and accelerator pedals. I like that, but in fact it may be just what I'm used to. A side note...long term there's a pric; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00144.html (9,426 bytes)
14. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: <tr3a58@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:41:04 -0500 (CDT); I am with both of you guys. Never even thought of putting anything on the gas pedal. I grew up driving a 55 VW that had a roller for a gas pedal. Kind of like a skate wheel on a stick. Worked great,; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00146.html (10,831 bytes)
15. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "rob" <19to1tr6@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:52:20 -0400; I beaded mine up with better than match head size weld spots . I did not like the smooth feeling rob -- Original Message -- From: "Robert Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu> To: "jim hearn" <jimhearn1@comcast.; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00150.html (10,294 bytes)
16. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "Bill Babcock" <BillB@bnj.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:43:58 -0700; Im going to have to join the weirdos that like slippery pedals. I don't put anything on mine. My cheater TR3 had tilton pedals that were serrated, and I couldn't heel and toe it to save my life. I gr; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00151.html (9,884 bytes)
17. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "Bill Babcock" <BillB@bnj.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:46:13 -0700; Dont remind me. I had to toss a pair of fireproof socks this week that found their way into the conventional laundry bag. Diane wouldn't permit them back into the car. My drivers shoes have broken st; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00152.html (10,534 bytes)
18. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: "rob" <19to1tr6@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:34:42 -0400; as far as heal and toe " fagettaboutit "I have rigged a bike brake handle to the shift lever the cable runs to the throutle any time i have to shift the gas is in my hand ,It makes it easy and consis; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00154.html (11,123 bytes)
19. Re: [Fot] Those bare metal Triumph accelerators (score: 1): Author: Guyots3@wmconnect.com; Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:35:22 EDT; I knew a Swedish girl who would drive her White Spitfire Mk.2 barefoot, she said it made driving a more sensual experience! L </HTML> _______________________________________________ http://www.team.n; /html/fot/2007-08/msg00160.html (8,052 bytes)

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