throtle pedal position

siyan · 04-12-2012, 09:28 PM

Does anyone find that the throttle pedal angle is very "vertical"? I'm having trouble with pain in one part of my leg or another no matter what I do with the seat position, and it seems to be because the gas pedal is just more vertical than I'm used to.

Is it possible to change the angle somehow? Or do I just have to have a very low + reclined seating position (never my preference if I can get away with it).

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Rudeney · 04-12-2012, 09:36 PM

It's not a hard linkage (it's drive by wire) so it should be possible to modify it. I know what you're talking about. What I really hate (and this is an across the board MBZ thing) is how the brake pedal sits closer than than the accelerator. That's one of the few things I like better about BMW - they know how to position the pedal "just right".

siyan · 04-12-2012, 09:57 PM

Yeah I was poking around just now, comparing the positioning in the CLK vs my Z4 and I came to the conclusion that the Z4 pedals are just done better full stop. The brake pedal in the CLK is too close and too far to the left IMO.

Took a look at the contraption but not 100% sure how to affect it. Its dark out now though so I'll have to take a closer look tomorrow.

Looks like there MIGHT be an adjustment between the DBW sensor arm and the upper end of the pedal.

The bottom of the pedal is that curved piece of rubber, not sure if that can be adjusted.

Jerryswfl · 04-13-2012, 10:15 PM

...and I thought it was just me.

siyan · 05-01-2012, 06:11 PM

Hm. So I managed to make it a bit better by stuffing some washers underneath the bottom mounting point. However, still not as good as it could be.

Oddly enough I think part of the problem is also the lack of range on the seat cushion adjustment. I can't get enough support under my knees without tilting the chair way back, to the point where it feels like I'm looking at the sky.

Don't have the same issue in the GLK. Massively annoying.

Whats the point of an uncomfortable Merc.

Rudeney · 05-01-2012, 10:15 PM

Odd, I find the CLK's to fit me almost perfectly. I would prefer for the brake pedal to be further forward, i.e. more even with the accelerator, but that's just how MBZ's are made. BMW does have a better "heel-toe" pedal arrangement, and they do make some comfortable seats, but MBZ's just feel more "substantial" to me.

siyan · 05-01-2012, 10:26 PM

How high do you position your seat and how tall are you ?

Rudeney · 05-01-2012, 11:46 PM

I'm 6'3" (well, I used to be, maybe more like 6'2" these days). II have a 32" inseam (My height is more in my torso than legs) and I like to sit more reclined and with my knees and elbows slightly bent. My steering wheel sits fully back and fully down. I have the seat cushion fully lowered, and then I raise the leading edge about 25%.

04-12-2012, 09:36 PM	#2
Rudeney MBworld Guru 2007 Mercedes-Benz W209 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,831 Drives: Current: 2002 C240, 2007 CLK550 Cabriolet, Previos: W163 ML320, W123 300D	It's not a hard linkage (it's drive by wire) so it should be possible to modify it. I know what you're talking about. What I really hate (and this is an across the board MBZ thing) is how the brake pedal sits closer than than the accelerator. That's one of the few things I like better about BMW - they know how to position the pedal "just right". __________________ -- - RODNEY

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Rudeney MBworld Guru 2007 Mercedes-Benz W209 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,831 Drives: Current: 2002 C240, 2007 CLK550 Cabriolet, Previos: W163 ML320, W123 300D	Odd, I find the CLK's to fit me almost perfectly. I would prefer for the brake pedal to be further forward, i.e. more even with the accelerator, but that's just how MBZ's are made. BMW does have a better "heel-toe" pedal arrangement, and they do make some comfortable seats, but MBZ's just feel more "substantial" to me. __________________ -- - RODNEY

05-01-2012, 11:46 PM	#8
Rudeney MBworld Guru 2007 Mercedes-Benz W209 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,831 Drives: Current: 2002 C240, 2007 CLK550 Cabriolet, Previos: W163 ML320, W123 300D	I'm 6'3" (well, I used to be, maybe more like 6'2" these days). II have a 32" inseam (My height is more in my torso than legs) and I like to sit more reclined and with my knees and elbows slightly bent. My steering wheel sits fully back and fully down. I have the seat cushion fully lowered, and then I raise the leading edge about 25%. __________________ -- - RODNEY

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04-12-2012, 09:57 PM	#3
siyan Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 62 Drives: 07 CLK550, 07 Z4	Yeah I was poking around just now, comparing the positioning in the CLK vs my Z4 and I came to the conclusion that the Z4 pedals are just done better full stop. The brake pedal in the CLK is too close and too far to the left IMO. Took a look at the contraption but not 100% sure how to affect it. Its dark out now though so I'll have to take a closer look tomorrow. Looks like there MIGHT be an adjustment between the DBW sensor arm and the upper end of the pedal. The bottom of the pedal is that curved piece of rubber, not sure if that can be adjusted.

05-01-2012, 06:11 PM	#5
siyan Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 62 Drives: 07 CLK550, 07 Z4	Hm. So I managed to make it a bit better by stuffing some washers underneath the bottom mounting point. However, still not as good as it could be. Oddly enough I think part of the problem is also the lack of range on the seat cushion adjustment. I can't get enough support under my knees without tilting the chair way back, to the point where it feels like I'm looking at the sky. Don't have the same issue in the GLK. Massively annoying. Whats the point of an uncomfortable Merc.

05-01-2012, 10:26 PM	#7
siyan Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 62 Drives: 07 CLK550, 07 Z4	How high do you position your seat and how tall are you ?

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