So, I can barely drive my 5 spd tc with my work shoes on. Work (dressy) shoes are fairly chunky rubbery shoes but arent alot bigger than normal shoes. The problem seems to be in the clutch pedal rubber cover. It is VERY rubbery + my chunky rubbery shoes = no sliding of the pedal on the bottom of my shoe as I release the clutch.

Also, my right foot (again with my work shoes on) tends to hit the brake and the gas at the same time because they are spaced so close together.

I only have size 11 foot. Maybe this car is made for little Japanese people or girls but I am a little annoyed by the whole thing. Is this happening with anybody else? I'm an average 5'11 guy no crazy sizes here. Should I just remove the rubber clutch pedal covering?

 

ive done it a few times, mostly right after i got the car but after i got used to it i rarely noticed it happening.

 

Keep tennis shoes in your car and switch out when you drive.

 

i get the same thing...but im 5'8" with a size 12 shoe

 

I have had the same problem in my 07', but they don't sell the tC in Japan, but that doesn't mean the people testing them weren't little Japanese guys. I've driven with tennis shoes and changed when I got to work before. That or just get used to it. Whatever you do, don't try to drive your car with clunky work boots. My dad did just that right when he got off his Harley and he made the mistake and burning tires through 2 gears, on accident of course (so he says).

 

Looking at the bright side... you can heel and toe quite easily! But I can't drive with flip-flops on I have to drive barefoot

 

I would like to drive barefoot or w/socks but it just isnt convenient. I guess on my next pair of work shoes I'll get something smaller and less chunky.

My well worn in regular old tennis shoes do quite fine. I haven't barefooted it yet but I will soon.

Is the footwell small or is it just me or what? When I press the clutch with my foot, I am really pressing the clutch arm and not all that much the clutch pad!! Huh? I dont think it should be like that. I've never had this issue before.

 

lol i have a size 13 foot and i wear steal toes every day. I find it easier wearing those than normal shoes. You will get use to it dont worry.

 

I wear size 15 shoes, and I have the same problem, but I got used to it.

And you know what they say about people who wear size 15.

 

They have big feet? lol

 

and big feet means big.............



















socks..




lol but it easier to heel-toe with my works shoes since its wider..

 

no, big socks!! LOL

ull get used to it, happens to every new tC owner, its a fact of life

or just get different pedal covers, or u can even try removing the factory rubber cover that comes on the pedal

 

Yeah first thing I'll try and remove the clutch pedal cover. It cant hurt.

 

When you were waiting on your tC to arrive, did you ever test drive one thoroughly?

 

Nope. I only took the auto (they didn't have any manuals) for a short test drive and it was miserable because the stupid salesman was silent - just like my girlfriend after an argument.

I don't care if I already know every detail about the car - TALK to me Mr.Salesman!!!! Nothing worse than a silent drive.

 

Or you could do what I do and remove your shoes?

 

No offense, but you guys on this site have a wierd fetish of leaving a question mark at the end of your non-question sentences.

Back on topic. Take off my shoes every time I go to work and drive back home? Doesnt that seem like a huge PITA?

I'll try removing the rubbery clutch pedal covering and go from there. I was mainly interested in seeing if anyone else had experience this as a problem.

 

Adding a question mark helps the statement come off with a friendlier tone. Incorrect grammar but on the internet, no one can hear you...lozln

Sooo... are you joining the question mark club now?

 

Another thing you could do is put some armor all or something that will slick en up the pedal.
I got my car detailed before and they put some crazy stuff on the mats.

But you will get used to the pedals with out a doubt.

 

(I was at work when I typed up this thread)

On the way home, I discovered it does help if you off-center your foot on the pedal. position it towards the right instead of dead on. Seems to help a bit. Taking the pedal cover off didnt really do anything. My chunky Sketchers are just too grippy.