Anyone try the VW aluminum pedal caps yet ??

I called the parts department at my local dealer and they wanted $190 for the 6 speed manual set. I'm not sure if they really help with foot traction or not --- any insight would be appreciated.

I don't think they have anything to so with "traction". It's hard to beat just rubber for traction. I believe these aluminum pedals are all about looks. If the look is worth almost $200 to you, go for it. If your goal is traction, forget about it and buy some rubber soled shoes (they are a lot cheaper).

Have Fun!

Don

JSWTDI09 said:

I don't think they have anything to so with "traction". It's hard to beat just rubber for traction. I believe these aluminum pedals are all about looks. If the look is worth almost $200 to you, go for it. If your goal is traction, forget about it and buy some rubber soled shoes (they are a lot cheaper).

Have Fun!

Don

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This is what I was going to say, but was too lazy to say it earlier.

they are 140 at checkerflag vw ask for Adam.

and yes they have rubber on them too. and look 100% times better than the stock ones.

also these are the same ones in the GTI and other modals

I have these in my 99.5. They might have a touch more grip, but overall they are just for looks.

-J

I havent even seen my stock ones, who looks down there?

IRISHpride said:

they are 140 at checkerflag vw ask for Adam.

and yes they have rubber on them too. and look 100% times better than the stock ones.

also these are the same ones in the GTI and other modals

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Gee...I'm not in the habit of looking at the pedals when I drive...

they are 140 at checkerflag vw ask for Adam.

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do they have an estore? i couldn't find one. i've been searching riversidevwparts.com for some decent deals.

tdiatlast said:

Gee...I'm not in the habit of looking at the pedals when I drive...

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I do, but i'm stuck up


@jni3- no just call them.

They are for looks. I got them for my SE because they match the other trim and give it a more sporty look vs. the bland black pedals.

If you check out my build thread, i installed a set and love them

Ordered these off ebay for $43 shipped ...mainly for the looks. They do have a lot of rubber with all the nubs though.



Please forgive the dirty carpet....winter will be over in a few months ....
I didn't use the bolts provided for the throttle, used small screws instead because it's plastic.
The aluminum is thick and seems durable.
Did find out my dead pedal is not perfectly flat... but it works with a little bending to match.

Now I want black carpet like the Chinese version.

You're missing a pedal.

My car is still young, it hasn't grown in yet. I had to master the clutch less shift while I wait for the third pedal to grow