Gas Pedal Tension

MSTGGT00 · December 20th, 2006, 10:01 PM

I asked this once before and got a response I didn't understand at all. So I'm asking again hoping someone can please explain...

Basically, it's simple <> My gas pedal feels too loose. I push down on it and it's just so flimsy. I want it to be firm and tight. Anyway I can do this?

Invictus · December 20th, 2006, 10:06 PM

pick up a smaller spring from a local autozone...

MSTGGT00 · December 21st, 2006, 02:35 AM

A smaller spring? What kind of spring, and where do I install it?

P.S. Thanks.

Mustang Mike · December 21st, 2006, 08:02 PM

its the spring that connects the throttle cable to the throttle body. just get a smaller one. It has two hooks on it. Its the throttle return spring.

MSTGGT00 · December 21st, 2006, 09:23 PM

Alright so throttle return spring. Gotcha, AutoZone here I come. But... how do I install it? Passanger side under the thing right? No? I'm clueless, maybe.

Invictus · December 21st, 2006, 09:32 PM

lol both ends of the spring will have a little loop on it and you'll see where they connect to.. the smaller (shorter) the spring is the tighter it will be obviously, the tighter the spring, the harder it will be to open the throttle and the more tension you will have on your pedal.

MSTGGT00 · December 21st, 2006, 09:36 PM

Good logic and thank you! So I can find it at like Advance Auto Parts? Do they have a size system or something? I want it to be like, wicked tight.

Invictus · December 21st, 2006, 11:01 PM

nevered looked into it personally but i'd assume they'd have what you need. if not i'm sure they could recommend someone who does

MSTGGT00 · December 22nd, 2006, 02:28 PM

Yeah probably, I actuallly don't get why no one has ever brought this up before. Kinda unusual.

00vabchgt · December 22nd, 2006, 04:30 PM

ther's a mod i found on mustangworld, i think for that. it involves putting a nylon spacer on the gas pedal behind the end of the throttle cable. i used an old plastic insert that came with my shift knob and cut it down with a dremel tool. i'll see if i can find the link and i'll post it.

00vabchgt · December 22nd, 2006, 04:32 PM

found it http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/99pedals.htm
this worked great and it was free. it took all the slack out of the pedal. it'll take a little getting used to, but once you do, you'll love the difference.

MSTGGT00 · December 22nd, 2006, 07:26 PM

Oh man that rocks! Thank you 00vanchgt. As soon as the light of day hits tomorrow I'm running outside.

00vabchgt · December 22nd, 2006, 08:55 PM

no problem, bro. glad i could help

December 21st, 2006, 08:02 PM	#4
Mustang Mike Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 44	its the spring that connects the throttle cable to the throttle body. just get a smaller one. It has two hooks on it. Its the throttle return spring. __________________ 2001 Black Mustang GT

December 22nd, 2006, 04:30 PM	#10
00vabchgt MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,980	ther's a mod i found on mustangworld, i think for that. it involves putting a nylon spacer on the gas pedal behind the end of the throttle cable. i used an old plastic insert that came with my shift knob and cut it down with a dremel tool. i'll see if i can find the link and i'll post it. __________________ Submariners Do It Deeper Military Crew MM1 (SS) Bluenose US Navy Veteran

December 22nd, 2006, 04:32 PM	#11
00vabchgt MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,980	found it http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/99pedals.htm this worked great and it was free. it took all the slack out of the pedal. it'll take a little getting used to, but once you do, you'll love the difference. __________________ Submariners Do It Deeper Military Crew MM1 (SS) Bluenose US Navy Veteran

December 22nd, 2006, 08:55 PM	#13
00vabchgt MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,980	no problem, bro. glad i could help __________________ Submariners Do It Deeper Military Crew MM1 (SS) Bluenose US Navy Veteran

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December 20th, 2006, 10:06 PM	#2
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,309	pick up a smaller spring from a local autozone...

December 21st, 2006, 09:32 PM	#6
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,309	lol both ends of the spring will have a little loop on it and you'll see where they connect to.. the smaller (shorter) the spring is the tighter it will be obviously, the tighter the spring, the harder it will be to open the throttle and the more tension you will have on your pedal.

December 21st, 2006, 11:01 PM	#8
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,309	nevered looked into it personally but i'd assume they'd have what you need. if not i'm sure they could recommend someone who does

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