[Nito2v]

I was cleaning my car today, in and out, when I bumped my gas pedal and noticed it was pretty loose. I took a hold of it and pulled and it swung like a pendulum when I let go from it's peak height.

Looking under neath, where all the pedals are mounted, I see a long screw to which the throttle is mounted on, but it's sticking out pretty far (Normal?) and when I move it around (the pedal) it moves up and down quite freely.

I researched a little, and can tell you I think it's the throttle cable is loose. If I open my hood and touch the wire, it too is really loose and you can pull on it.

Could that be it then?

I don't have a manual, so could someone do a quick list of things I could do and a how-to on adjusting the cable..? That'd be awesome. I figure this is one reason my throttle response sucks. I do need to clean my TB but my cousin and uncle said it wasn't in dire need yet.

[02edge]

put the nylon spacer in it takes out the slack but makes it super touchy i used a 3/4" ill find the write up in a minute

[Nito2v]

thanks, that'd be great

[mcqueen]

Mustangworld - 99 - 00 Gas Pedal Adjustment tip

Says it's only for 99-00 models but it actually works for up to 04 models.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

lol the $2 gas pedal mod strikes again...it's handy to take up slack and for 2 weeks or so you'll feel you're the fastest car in the world. then you'll get used to it and just go back to normal DD

i guess i need to go ahead and redo this to my v6

[SALEEN961]

You mean my Mustang isn't the fastest car in the world?

[Nito2v]

OH so everyone's pedal is loose like that? Every pedal I ever touched couldnt be moved unless pushed down.. Odd, but I'm glad I havent been driving on a broken accelerator.

Lol, I'll try this when I can get to a hardware store.

Glad to see the new v6, I like that color.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by SALEEN961 You mean my Mustang isn't the fastest car in the world?

you know better then to ask that

@ur...yep all 99-04s have that same pedal issue (both v6, and GTs). thanks about the color...got to love SB

[1slowv6]

Dam 6er I like the color of that yea saw the pedal mod a few weeks ago I want to try it before heading up to the track Friday night

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by 1slowv6 Dam 6er I like the color of that yea saw the pedal mod a few weeks ago I want to try it before heading up to the track Friday night

wont' matter if you have it or not..it won't make you any quicker

and thanks

[SALEEN961]

It might make your car a little quicker, some people have said that before removing all the pedal free play they couldn't acheive WOT; but if you could before then, no your car will not be any faster.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by SALEEN961 It might make your car a little quicker, some people have said that before removing all the pedal free play they couldn't acheive WOT; but if you could before then, no your car will not be any faster.

nope...been there done that. you'll think it's quicker because the slack in the pedal is gone, but it'll be just as slow

[SALEEN961]

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER nope...been there done that. you'll think it's quicker because the slack in the pedal is gone, but it'll be just as slow

Well like I said, it'll only be quicker if you couldn't achieve WOT before and can after. If you could reach WOT before, then your right it'll be just as slow.

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by SALEEN961 Well like I said, it'll only be quicker if you couldn't achieve WOT before and can after. If you could reach WOT before, then your right it'll be just as slow.

if you can't reach WOT in any car it has more issues then slack in the throttle cable

[9986paulk]

I don't think he was talking about there being a problem...more that the pedal can just be lifted up and then dropped. Which, yes, is completely normal for and cable driven TB I would think. Sure, you can raise the pedal up, but you'll still be able to lift it and drop it. The only reason I did that mod was because I made the throttle pul a little different when I made my extension arm for my windstar, no biggie tho.

[1slowv6]

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER if you can't reach WOT in any car it has more issues then slack in the throttle cable

he has a point.... i do have trouble getting the pedal to WOT i really have to jam on it, im not implying that it will be faster lol its just i want to be able to go full throttle without having to take out my floor mat lol

[6ER THEN I 8ER!]

Originally Posted by 1slowv6 he has a point.... i do have trouble getting the pedal to WOT i really have to jam on it, im not implying that it will be faster lol its just i want to be able to go full throttle without having to take out my floor mat lol

the reason why you have to jam the pedal is because you're in a v6...

just do the $2 mod and call it a day (i probly will because i have some spacers left over)...like i said after 2-3 weeks of driving you won't even remember doing it

[1slowv6]

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER the reason why you have to jam the pedal is because you're in a v6... just do the $2 mod and call it a day (i probly will because i have some spacers left over)...like i said after 2-3 weeks of driving you won't even remember doing it

[Nito2v]

Alright I did the pedal mod, went to the hardware store and found all the stuff no problem. If anyone's pedal is too low for them, I suggest doing this! It's a huge improvement over the stock height. It was hard to get used to off the get go, wound up flying down my street passed my asian friend in his parent bought lexus. Felt nice to have that peppiness feel, more control, and I can feather properly.

Thanks guys!

DO IT

[SON1C]

ive been meaning to do this for awhile, i was thinking about just using the plastic part of a bic pen, 3/4 or an inch, did you zip tie, or clamp?