458 Dead Pedal - from Hill Engineering

I am awaiting my shipment. Can you let me know exactly which screws I need to get from the hardware store? (I have a 2013 Italia). Thanks.

 

Daniel, your efforts on getting parts to the community are always appreciated...at least by most. Looking forward to installing this. I'll just install over the rubber. I have short legs anyways so the extra two millimeters will help. Keep up the good work.

 

M6x20 should do it. Look for something with a conical head, so it sits nice and flush with the pedal. Here's a picture of what another Fchatter used in Hong Kong (black screws are the original ones).


Zinc plated would be the best choice, but dysprosium, promethium, or yttrium plated hardware would also be acceptable. Yeah, I know.
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For those who may be interested, I found these on ebay:

2ct Flat Head Metric Screw Bolts Diameter M5 M6 M8 M10 Lengths 8mm 80mm | eBay

 

For those in the UK, I just had a response from Hill Engineering and there will be a batch of RHD ones available direct from them for £69.50 in 10-14 days.

And here's a source for the screws in stainless.

 

Daniel,

Errors happen and small details matter, thanks for responding in a positive way.

 

I think finding the screws are easy enough. Hope we can have the opportunity to purchase the pedals again soon!

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I also found these Zinc Plated Allen Flat Head Bolts to match - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ZINC-PLATED-SCREWS-M6-X-20mm-COUNTERSUNK-SOCKET-FLAT-ALLEN-CAP-BOLT-10pce-/291083125689?ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:AU:1123

 

I just ordered some titanium ones. Will see how they work.
http://www.racebolts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=623_649_652&products_id=301

 

Wow, titanium! You'll be able to corner faster because the dead pedal will more securely withstand the forces generated by your left foot bracing yourself.

Seriously, there isn't a need to spend $7 per bolt. The supplied screws work perfectly fine with the rubber pedal. If you want a "cleaner" installation without the rubber pedal, any reasonable bolt that fits properly should work.

One other consideration is that maybe you might want to leave the rubber pedal on, as any dirt or moisture that falls thru the holes in the metal pedal would get trapped by the rubber pedal, as opposed to going through to the firewall or carpet directly.

Thanks Ricambi for offering updated mounting hardware. Great way to address the issue.

 

I know, I know no need just wanted to try another option and seriously they are half the weight of stainless screws and match my titanium wheel bolts 😄

 

Sounds like a good idea. I wonder if you use a longer M6 X 25mm or 30mm bolt you might be able to accomplish this and still use the oem holes? Has anyone tried this?

 

That is a good idea.

 

Ah yes, I totally forgot about the weight savings, so now in addition to out-cornering me you'll also be able to out-accelerate me!

 

guys, been working with dan & ricambi on RHD fitment and want to contribute to this thread. wanted to to this earlier but have been travelling - this may have cleared up some confusion earlier.

Dan has been nothing but responsive in the process and personally dont hold him/ricambi responsible for the incorrect mounting hardware. As Dan has mentioned, he was unaware of the screws on the more recent production models, and the aluminum dead pedal was orignially designed to be an overlay on the rubber dead pedal (tapped and mounted on the OEM pedal) - i fully accept this and dont hold it against them.

Obviously since then, myself and several memebers have highlighted the possibility of mounting using the original holes so long as you can find the correct screws. I dropped by my local hardware store and found that M6 1" flat head bolts did the job perfectly. They cost me less than $0.50 cents each and was easy enough to find. Inthe attached picture you will see the OEM (black) bolts and the M6 1" Flat Head Bolts purchased.

The second picture is the installed picture. as you can see (starting from the top) using the holes in row 3 / column 4 and row 15 / column 2 lign up with the OEM mounting points. The aluminum pedal sits on top of the rubber dead pedal and the 1" bolts are sufficient clear it.

The finish of the aluminum pedal isn't quite as smooth as the factory pedals, but expect it to wear in over time. its significantly better than the cheap rubber dead pedal that ferrari includes. in my opinion, this was a major oversight from ferrari, as this single inexpensive upgrade makes the driver side foot well look much more cohesive and asthetically pleasing. i have significantly less expensive club racers that already include matching dead pedals, and the entire car cost less than the options for the 458.

anyways, lets put this behind us all and not beat up vendors trying to supply the ferrarichat commuinity with products that we want. i purchased a few extra bolts anyways, so if anyone is unable to find them at their hardware store, i'm happy to mail them my extras. just PM me with your address. I have 4 extra (2 of which i was going to mail back to Dan to help), so available on a first come basis.
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Got my hardware from Bolt Depot

Metric socket flat head, Stainless steel 18-8, 6mm x 1.0mm - Bolt Depot

 

I tried to mount through the rubber pedal with the OEM points but found the M6 x 20 mm too short. I wanted to leave the rubber pedal on as to keep that part OEM, and to prevent moisture damage behind the pedal (like my 458 ever sees the rain anyway, it might melt ).

I found it easier to just screw into the rubber pedal using the screws provided. It feels quite secure like that, and if I ever decide to remove it, the OEM rubber dead pedal is there. It was the easiest screw ever.

 

Just installed the dead pedal and I think it looks great. I mounted over the factory rubber pedal in the factory mounting points so can be returned to stock if desired. It required M6 x 30mm screws.

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Thanks for sharing. That is exactly how I wish to install.

 

The next batch of these will arrive on Tuesday morning. We have opened the website again for orders of the 458 (RHD and LHD) dead pedal. Thank you.

Ferrari Parts : DP458 - 458 ITALIA/SPIDER DEAD PEDAL : Ricambi America

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My dead pedal just arrived direct from Hill Engineering, complete with screws. Though none will be long enough to mount over the existing.
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I was so excited to receive my dead pedal today in the mail (USPS) but once I saw the envelope they shipped it in I new we had a problem!

I was shocked to find that it opened during shipping and the dead pedal was gone!!

I sent an email to the Ricambi folks, sure hope they replace this for me!

 

I just got your email -- about 5 seconds ago. Did you really think we wouldn't replace it immediately? Of course, a new one will go out tomorrow.

 

Thank you very much, great customer service as I hoped!

 

Daniel, Have you received the correct replacement hardware / screws? I would appreciate receiving. Thanks.