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    #9101 joe sackey, Jul 10, 2018
    The 80s were great times, I recall them fondly

    I'm sure it is stated earlier in the thread
     
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    #9112 joe sackey, Jul 16, 2018
    You'll have to try a Countach out for size.

    Typical driving shoes work for most people, I happen to mostly use retro running sneakers and they work well for me.
     
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    #9113 Spyder-Man, Jul 17, 2018
    I was, until I learned the error of my ways. Was like a bouncy castle until I dropped the pressures down. Thanks to the sage advice found on this forum.

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    #9114 joe sackey, Jul 17, 2018
    You are referring to PZeros, of course?
     
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    #9116 Michael Call, Jul 17, 2018
    Yes, early QV pedal arrangement is not ideal because of larger amount of real estate occupied by the a/c evaporator and fan vs. LP500S & earlier. The central tunnel is closer to the accelerator creating a narrower space between the accelerator and brake pedal. The fix? When you have your car completely apart for restoration, re weld smaller (anniversary style) pedal pads further to the left. This will allow room to make use of the throttle without twisting your ankle and still allow for heel/toe work.
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    #9117 Jalpa_Mike, Jul 17, 2018
    So very true!

    I have to wear loafers or wrestling shoes when I drive mine. Here is what the Piloti’s look like down there that I wore when I had the Jalpa. The only way to drive the Countach with these was to use the very tops of the shoes, which isn’t easy to do with the clutch!


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    #9119 joe sackey, Jul 17, 2018
    Good idea, although you don't want to move the clutch pedal pad too much to the left or you'll be hanging up on the dead-pedal and not fully depressing the clutch.

    In summary then, no clown shoes!
     
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    #9121 wbaeumer, Jul 18, 2018
    ...thats a good one! And no clowns inside those shoes!o_O
     
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    #9122 Lemacc, Jul 18, 2018
    I admit, very often i drive without shoes, than you have the best feeling!
     
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    #9124 Ellagirl, Jul 18, 2018
    Puma retro sneakers works great,slim, no fat seams or add ons. Also the nylon slim retro Addidas. Both also looks cool,
     
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    #9125 joe sackey, Jul 18, 2018
    It has the setup of an LP400S S3 or LP500S, the QV was set up to sit slightly lower than this car with the pitch angle lower in the front, IMO it's important to have optimum suspension setting sorted with these cars as the center of gravity of the engine is already slightly higher than ideal

    That's even better Walter!
     
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