MR2 Pedal Install (Celica GT-S)

Builds
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This seems to be a popular mod amongst the MR2 community but I wanted to put my own spin on things. Here are the OEM MR2 Pedals (This is the best pic I have):

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/1993ToyotaMR2012.jpg
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I was able to get a FULL set (Gas, Brake, Clutch, and Deadpedal) off of a guy on newcelica.org. They are from a 7th Gen 2000 Celica GT-S.

Gas Pedal:
Notice the difference from the OEM MR2 and OEM Celica GT-S Gas Pedal. The Celica pedal is a different shape than the MR2 pedal.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/GP01.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/GP03.jpg

Knock out the pin that holds the MR2 pedal to the arm and remove the pedal.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/GP04.jpg

Placed the arm in a vice and bend the arm to fit the curve of the pedal and re-install the pin.
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/GP05.jpg
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/GP06.jpg

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Brake and Clutch Pedal:
The Brake and Clutch pedals are simply Rubber pads with a metal cover.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/Done001.jpg
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Deadpedal:
I had to get creative with this. Most people leave the OEM Deadpedal/Foot rest because the Celica one is just too big.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP01.jpg
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The problem with leaving the plastic Deadpedal is that, to me, it just does not look right. So, I decided to compromise between the two. Take the OEM Deadpedal and remove the tread.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP03.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP04.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP05.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP06.jpg
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I rough cut the tread using flat bottom wire cutters then finished them off smooth with a flat blade.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP09.jpg
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Copy the image to the Celica Deadpedal. I picked the area that would not get any holes as I wanted a smooth pedal. I can always add them later if I want.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP02.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP07.jpg
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Rough cut then sanded to fit.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP08.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP10.jpg
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Now I get to tear the crap out of the Celica Deadpedal housing. I cut 2 tread pieces out, sand them from the back to get rid of the mold gussets, and then glued into place with some 5 minute epoxy.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP11.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/DP13.jpg
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All in all it was pretty easy. It took me about 3 hours worth of work to get it all buttoned up. I will post up some pics in the car once I get a chance.

5

Looks sharp

6

Nice work dude!!!

7

great work with the dead pedal

8

:tup: looks good

9

Cool man! Glad to see my old car is in great hands!

10

Great work :slight_smile:

Can’t wait to what else you’re planning for the car.

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Here are pics of them installed on the car. I really like how this turned out.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/Done003.jpg
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/llorentz/MR2/Mods/Done006.jpg
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^Gotta love the overspray on the side of the dash :tdown:

EDIT: Upon closer inspection it is just glare :slight_smile:

12

Nice work!:tup:

13

wow, nice work.

14

looks good!

15

Lookin good man. :tup: