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brntrinh · 11-19-2013, 10:55 AM

i ran into this problem the other day as well.
cusco pedal appeared to have plenty of clearance when i installed the mats but i guess that wasn't the case when driving.
its a pretty easy fix, just take a utility knife and trim the top edge of the mat underneath the gas pedal. the rubber is soft enough to be cut without too much effort.

harkbrz · 11-19-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

How did you install yours? I couldn't do it on car I had to take the throttle off and bring it inside and got it nice and tight. Did you use the black mat it came with?

Not sure, I had the shop do it, had them order it with the SC, didn't make sense to do it on my own at that point. I inspected it after (before I got the mats) looked like they used the black padding mat. The pedal is on pretty tight. I think it's my mat, looking at the picture above, mine doesn't seem to sit as flat on the top right corner as that one. One thing I did notice last night - there appears to be enough clearance just by looking at it, but shouldn't let that fool you, always better safe than sorry.

BRZNutt · 11-19-2013, 05:31 PM

***Just to clarify, this is not a picture of the original posters car who had the problem***

Mine looks ok, but I was able to recreate the scenario by lifting the Weathertech mat and flooring the accelerator causing the pedal to be trapped underneath. I will be putting some velcro on the bottom of my mat to keep it securely fastened to the floor.

***Just to clarify, this is not a picture of the original posters car who had the problem***

ExtremeAutowerks · 11-19-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZNutt

Mine looks ok, but I was able to recreate the scenario by lifting the Weathertech mat and flooring the accelerator causing the pedal to be trapped underneath. I will be putting some velcro on the bottom of my mat to keep it securely fastened to the floor.

That seems dangerously close, thankfully no one got hurt

AsianStyle · 11-19-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZNutt

***Just to clarify, this is not a picture of the original posters car who had the problem***

Mine looks ok, but I was able to recreate the scenario by lifting the Weathertech mat and flooring the accelerator causing the pedal to be trapped underneath. I will be putting some velcro on the bottom of my mat to keep it securely fastened to the floor.

***Just to clarify, this is not a picture of the original posters car who had the problem***

I have both and my car looks pretty much like the above photo. About 1cm gap, but what is more reassuring is that my pedal doesn't seem to go far enough back to ever get caught.

I think the most likely culprit is a slight deformation of your weathertech mats themselves. Try to take them out and reshape that lip a bit.

AG3NT_5CARFAC3 · 11-20-2013, 06:25 AM

Thank you for this write up OP. I have the weather techs and was thinking of the Cusco pedal too.

1Cor10:23 · 12-03-2013, 11:07 AM

Was also thinking about getting this combo (Already have the WTs) - thanks for the PSA, prime example of the great community we have here!

FRSfan111 · 12-03-2013, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the heads up! I have both just not installed yet.

harkbrz · 01-08-2014, 02:48 PM

bump - seeing as this winters been a bitch thus far. Drive Safe!

Phaedrus29 · 01-08-2014, 04:51 PM

I've been using the Weathertechs with Cusco pedal for a while now without issue...I think the original issue was probably an installation one. Still, caution is a good idea.

JPxM0Dz · 01-08-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaedrus29

I've been using the Weathertechs with Cusco pedal for a while now without issue...I think the original issue was probably an installation one. Still, caution is a good idea.

I have both of these also with no issues

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daiheadjai · 01-25-2014, 06:48 PM

Installed my weathertechs today - there's plenty of clearance for the pedal.

OjiGeorge · 01-25-2014, 09:55 PM

I'm using the SRP gas pedal and haven't run into any issues with catching on the rubber mats- have been really happy with their product.

ZionsWrath · 01-25-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AG3NT_5CARFAC3

Thank you for this write up OP. I have the weather techs and was thinking of the Cusco pedal too.

Don't worry man, OP seems the only one with the problem. 2 of posted pics now that show the clearance is not an issue.

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brntrinh Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Asphalt 6MT FR-S Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 22 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	i ran into this problem the other day as well. cusco pedal appeared to have plenty of clearance when i installed the mats but i guess that wasn't the case when driving. its a pretty easy fix, just take a utility knife and trim the top edge of the mat underneath the gas pedal. the rubber is soft enough to be cut without too much effort.

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harkbrz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 364 Thanks: 34 Thanked 78 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	bump - seeing as this winters been a bitch thus far. Drive Safe!

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