GB: 25% off Pedals by Autovation (LAST WEEK TO ORDER)

[gamiller]

Although cheap, the Roush GB didn't live up to expectations, so I'm starting one that may well beat expectations: aluminum racing pedals - including a dead pedal for your left foot - made to fit the Cougar for just $75. That's 25% off MSRP and better than last year's group buy! :cool: And if we get over 20 orders (not counting single items), we get another $5 knocked off each order! :eek: There are several finishes and configurations, including the option to buy individual pedals. You can even get custom etching! The final price will vary depending on the options chosen. To order, please quote the entry below and fill it out.

Pricing (not including shipping yet):
Straight: ATX or MTX pedals with dead pedal and heel guard = $120
Four of a Kind: ATX or MTX pedals with dead pedal = $75
Three of a Kind: ATX or MTX pedals without dead pedal = $60
Pair: Gas pedal and dead pedal = $55
Ace High: Heel guard by itself = $50
King High: Dead pedal by itself = $35
Queen High: Gas pedal by itself = $25

Custom etching is available for free if 5+ sets are ordered with the same text. Example: "Turbo" or "NECO" but not "Ford" or "Roush" or "Cougar" for copyright reasons. If you want to customize them yourself, ask for blanks when ordering. Alternatively, if you want your pedals to say "Roush", order these for $25 (http://www.stage3motorsports.com/product/R08050001/200005_Ford_Focus_Roush_Billet_Pedal_Kit__Manual__ Clearance.html) and then order a Cougar gas pedal here for $25. That combo is just $50!

Lastly, if you want to shop for another vehicle altogether, lookup specs 'n pics here (http://www.autovationparts.com/store/page0.html) but order through this GB for a discount.

UPDATE: Shipping & Payment Info
I will ship to Canada and Europe as well as within the U.S. I am offering two options: Priority Mail and First Class Mail. Priority Mail includes insurance, package tracking, and expedited delivery. First Class Mail is much cheaper but offers none of the services just mentioned. I will not be held responsible for packages lost or damaged in the mail.

Pricing for First Class Mail:

USA = $2.50
Canada = $5
UK = $10

Pricing for Priority Mail:

USA = $5
Canada = $17
UK = $24


Making Payment
I prefer Paypal but will accept personal checks and/or Money Orders if you PM me to say so. If using Paypal:

Send to gamiller@vt.edu
Choose "Goods"
Tell me your NECO name
Tell me what shipping method you chose

[gamiller]

When ordering, please fill out the following:

First Name:
Last Initial:
Config: ATX or MTX
Dead pedal: Yes or No
Heel plate: Yes or No
Finish: Machined, Matte, Grid, or Insert
Payment method: Paypal or ?
Postal Code:
Notes:

[gamiller]

Here is a picture showing how the MTX pedals are shaped. The dead pedal is on the far left. [These happen to have the matte finish.]

http://www.autovationparts.com/store/media/images/SPFOCO1M.JPG

Here is a set with matching heel guard installed in a Contour. :cool:

http://www.fordcontour.org/index.php?&autocom=registry&cmd=view_attach&type=registry_mod&id=619

And here's another with "SVT" etched on the pedals.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb200/rollinstylee/HPIM0428.jpg

[gamiller]

In addition to your choice of pedals, you have your choice of four finishes.

Machined IMO, this goes well with chrome accents. This finish closely matches the Roush pedals, available in another GB for $35.

http://www.autovation.net/new_products/machine-details.jpg

[gamiller]

Matte/Satin IMO, this goes well with satin or brushed accents.

http://www.autovation.net/new_products/comp-details.jpg

[gamiller]

This finish has a texture on the clutch and brake pedals. This option is an additional $50.

http://www.autovation.net/new_products/grid-detail.jpg

[gamiller]

This finish has raised bumps on the pedals. This option is an additional $30.

http://www.autovation.net/new_products/inserts-detail.jpg

[gamiller]

Just so everybody knows all the options, you can also get OEM slipcover pedals originally designed for the Cougar S through your favorite Ford parts dealer (e.g. Bill Jenkins). I am not taking orders for these. Please call the dealership directly. Note that they cost about $80. Below is a pic of the pedals installed by Redlineracer812.

I will do a Group buy on the Ford OEM ones that came on the Cougar "S". I have these on my Mystique right now.

Gas Pedal
18WZ-9725-FA List $71.04 Inet $41.44 CEG GB $40.00
Clutch pad
1S8Z-7A624-AB List $20.85 Inet $16.82 CEG GB $16.00
Brake pad
1S8Z-2454-AB List $25.42 Inet $18.93 CEG GB $17.50

Total $73.50
S&H $8
Total with everything $81.50

The only thing I can not get is the dead pedal from the carpet, Ford sells it only with the entire floor carpet from the Cougar.


http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/Redlineracer12/CougarPedals.jpg

[Mels-cat]

I would like the Autovation Pedals for ATX

First Name: Melinda
Last Initial: B
Config: ATX
Dead pedal: Yes
Heel plate: No
Finish: Machined
Payment method: Paypal
Postal Code: 48207

[gamiller]

just got this via PM:


First Name: Kameron
Last Initial: P
Config: MTX
Dead pedal: Yes
Heel plate: No
Finish: Matte
Payment method: Paypal
Postal Code: 79110

[fordrule]

First Name: Joseph
Last Initial: S
Config: MTX
Dead pedal: Yes
Heel plate: No
Finish: Machined, Matte
Payment method: Paypal
Postal Code: 37042
Notes: if custom etching is available for free, I am thinking either cougar or NECO since i cant have roush. refund applied to this GB please

[Honzo]

Referring to the first post, isn't June 14th a Saturday?

[Honzo]

aww **** it, i don't need the money anyway :biggrin:

First Name: John
Last Initial: S
Config: MTX
Dead pedal: Yes
Heel plate: No
Finish: Machined
Payment method: Paypal
Postal Code: 32034
Notes: I'm with fordrule, if its free and we can get enough interest I'd be down for a set of etched pedals. Cougar or NECO sound fine for me.

[gamiller]

Referring to the first post, isn't June 14th a Saturday?

corrected, thanks.

[Honzo]

so uh... who do i pay?

[gamiller]

so uh... who do i pay?

I'm not collecting monies until we have 10 orders, at which time you will be instructed to paypal gamiller@vt.edu the price of your order plus shipping ($6?).

[Honzo]

alright, sounds good. Just lemme know!

[Mike]

First Name: Mike
Last Initial: N
Config: MTX
Dead pedal: Yes
Heel plate: No
Finish: Matte
Payment method: Paypal
Postal Code: L7E1W4

[gamiller]

Is that everybody? Are people waiting for more info or something? I was going to place the order this Friday...

[Honzo]

damn
i guess these interest checks just don't work anymore :(

[Nick-Mac]

im still in!

First Name: Nick
Last Initial: M
Config: MTX
Dead pedal: Yes
Heel plate: No
Finish: Matte
Payment method: Paypal
Postal Code: 44077
Notes: Im definately with everyone else on the etched pedals too, I think "Cougar" would be sweet.

[Mike]

I do NOT want etched pedals. Plain and simple for me, please. Thanks!

[gamiller]

Here's an example of what the machined finish looks like installed. [Note: The pedals in this image were not made for a Cougar or a Contour].

http://www.autovationparts.com/store/media/images/SPMI301M-TT%20install%201%20polished.jpg

I sent in a template of the Cougar foot rest to ensure a perfect fit for the dead pedal. I am still waiting to hear back regarding etching "Cougar" or what have you.

[gamiller]

on the contour that is what the stock "dead pedal" looks like, ours is rounded off. yes I am kinda nit picking on this but through the holes you should see the underlying rubber, not carpet material [I guess this would be the comparison to your existing pedal covers and the roush ones that are replacing them. your existing ones dont look bad but when put next to something of genuine fit and finish its a world nicer]... and like I said, they are more than willing to make us a corrected dead pedal, simply need to trace/make a cutout of the rubbered area and fax them a copy of it.

Terry, I sent Autovation a tracing I made of the Cougar foot rest. They agreed to make new pedals for the Cougar based on the trace. We should be ready to place orders on Wednesday.

[gamiller]

Notes: if custom etching is available for free, I am thinking either cougar or NECO since i cant have roush.

Well, they cannot do "Cougar" or "Roush" or "Ford." They can do "NECO" but only if we get five requests for it. We currently have only two. :idea: Alternatively, you could order the pedals with "blanks" for etching and have them custom done. Blank pedals will not cost extra. Just let me know whether or not you want blanks.

I am thinking of placing the order on Wednesday. Any stragglers?!? :poke:

[Mike]

I'm good to go. Just tell me when to send the money!

[gamiller]

UPDATE: Shipping & Payment Info
I will ship to Canada and Europe as well as within the U.S. I am offering two options: Priority Mail and First Class Mail. Priority Mail includes insurance, package tracking, and expedited delivery. First Class Mail is much cheaper but offers none of the services just mentioned; all you get is proof it was mailed. I will not be held responsible for packages lost or damaged in the mail.

Pricing for First Class Mail:

USA = $3.50
Canada = $5
UK = $10

Pricing for Priority Mail:

USA = $5
Canada = $17
UK = $24


Making Payment
I prefer Paypal but will accept personal checks and/or Money Orders if you PM me to say so. If using Paypal:

Send to gamiller@vt.edu
Choose "Goods"
Tell me your NECO name
Tell me what shipping method you chose

[Honzo]

payment sent!
thanks buddy!

[Mike]

What if i'm ordering both pedals and shift/e-brake boots? Can you combine shipping?

Please let me know. Thanks!

[gamiller]

What if i'm ordering both pedals and shift/e-brake boots? Can you combine shipping?

Please let me know. Thanks!

Sure, just pay shipping once if ordering from both Group Buys. Let me know your shipping preference.

[Mike]

Money sent for both group buys. Thanks again!

[Nick-Mac]

^^ditto^^

Payment sent for this group buy, as well as the redline boots GB, I would like combined shipping as well.

Thanks for putting these group buys together Gamiller. :cool:

[gamiller]

UPDATE

If anybody was considering the getting the inserts, they are +$30 not +$50. I got them mixed up with the grids, which are +$50.

[Mels-cat]

Payment sent June 16th by Paypal. :)

[gamiller]

Payment sent June 16th by Paypal. :)

And refunded by request.

Guys, we need ten buyers to get the 25% off. Two people backed out today. So that's two spots that need to be filled. Any make or model will do!

[Mike]

Any update on this? I'm kinda itchin' to get these pedals before fest...

[gamiller]

Yep. Mel came back to the GB and Andy said he would join in. I placed the order last Friday (6/20). I am hoping they finish making them by the end of the week. I will post news as I receive it.

[Mike]

Yep. Mel came back to the GB and Andy said he would join in. I placed the order last Friday (6/20). I am hoping they finish making them by the end of the week. I will post news as I receive it.

Awesome! Thanks for the update. :)

[Honzo]

Good news!
haha, I was about to kill myself too because when Paypal went through my damn account overdrafted and I woulda been PISSED if all I got out of it was a refund! :rofl:
Glad it worked out!

[gamiller]

Order has been updated and re-submitted. Pedals should be cut and finished next week. They are reprogramming the machine for the new foot rest template. I will post estimated shipping times here when available.

[gamiller]

Autovation just informed me that the pedals will be made and shipped by the end of this week. I will do my best to ship them out the same day I receive them.

[Honzo]

Sweet!
Maybe I'll be installing them when I install my new 15's :biggrin:

[gamiller]

Just got a call from Autovation. They shipped the pedals yesterday, so they should be in my hands either tomorrow or Friday! :cool:

[Mike]

Just got a call from Autovation. They shipped the pedals yesterday, so they should be in my hands either tomorrow or Friday! :cool:

Awesome! That means there's still some hope that i'll have them before Fest. :biggrin:

[gamiller]

The pedals arrived today! Since tomorrow is a holiday for USPS, I'll drop them in the mail Saturday morning.

Machined...
http://photos.edebris.com/catalog/photo/12947/500/500/50.jpg

Inserts...
http://photos.edebris.com/catalog/photo/12948/500/500/50.jpg

The Grid...
http://photos.edebris.com/catalog/photo/12945/500/500/50.jpg

[Honzo]

beautiful :cool:

[gamiller]

1. Mels-Cat - ON HOLD Received "satin" pedals rather than "machined" pedals. Awaiting next shipment.
2. KPeeks - ON HOLD. To be shipped with boots from Redline Goods
3. Honzo - SHIPPED
4. Mike - SHIPPED
5. Nick-Mac - ON HOLD To be shipped with boots from Redline Goods
6. HandyAndy - ON HOLD Pedals received without holes for mounting. Awaiting next shipment.

[Honzo]

haha yes! I'm lucky :biggrin:
and got my tracking number, can't wait!

[Honzo]

THANKS AGAIN! THEY LOOK GREAT! :biggrin:

[Mike]

1. Mels-Cat - ON HOLD Received "satin" pedals rather than "machined" pedals. Awaiting next shipment.
2. KPeeks - ON HOLD. To be shipped with boots from Redline Goods
3. Honzo - SHIPPED
4. Mike - SHIPPED
5. Nick-Mac - ON HOLD To be shipped with boots from Redline Goods
6. HandyAndy - ON HOLD Pedals received without holes for mounting. Awaiting next shipment.

Some of them say, "to be shipped with boots from Redline Goods". I thought those were coming direct from the manufacturer now?

Just curious...

[gamiller]

Some of them say, "to be shipped with boots from Redline Goods". I thought those were coming direct from the manufacturer now?

Just curious...

for people not participating in this group buy, yes, they are coming straight from the manufacturer.

[gamiller]

THANKS AGAIN! THEY LOOK GREAT! :biggrin:

now that was fast shipping! :cool:

installation instructions come with each pedal set. if for some reason you lose them (or throw them away) you can also view the instructions online (http://www.autovation.net/new/install_instructions.htm).

[Honzo]

Once again, they look great! Thanks again
but lemme warn you guys, these really are a pain in the ass to install if the pedals are still on the car. Drilling through the metal is pretty hard and frustrating if you have a huge drill like me and getting them just perfect is out of the question i think... although i bs-ed through it and it turned out really nice i think!

[gamiller]

although i bs-ed through it and it turned out really nice i think!

looks great to me! what was difficult about the drilling? i hear you need a really sturdy bit, like carbide (cobalt?), and a block of wood to keep the pedal from moving.

[gamiller]

I should get everything else either late tomorrow or early Thursday. When it does arrive, I'll ship it out ASAP.


Hi Gary,

We got to work early today and the remaining items for your order shipped out today via UPS and should be to you by Wednesday. Let me know when everything is received and if there are any issues. We're ready to get started on the other Cougar/Contour parts when you are.

Thank you,

Anthony Hensley
AutoVation Technologies, Inc.

[Honzo]

looks great to me! what was difficult about the drilling? i hear you need a really sturdy bit, like carbide (cobalt?), and a block of wood to keep the pedal from moving.
the way the brake pedal is shaped, the metal (on the stock part) curls behind so if you drill it wrong, the bolt won't fit right? I don't know how to explain it, but you have to have it perfect or you'll put the bolt through the hole and the nut won't fit on the end because its too close to the metal on the sides... also, a block of would would help to steady them. A trick i used too was putting masking tape over the metal to mark the holes on, it also gave me a nice surface to start drilling into so that the bit wouldn't slip... but in the end, i ended up drilling one hole, bolting the pedal, and drilling the others with the pedal on, i think it turned out good enough though...

OH, one more, for the top screws on the gas pedal, make sure you have a short enough drill, its very tight to get a drill back there and then drill a straight hole...

[Mike]

Got my pedals today. Gonna attempt to install them in about 20 minutes. :biggrin:

[gamiller]

Glad to hear that, Mike! I got the other pedals in today:

MTX Cougar "etchable" pedals (shown with dead pedal and gas pedal from "grid" pedal set):
http://photos.edebris.com/catalog/photo/12953/800/800/50.jpg

ATX Cougar "machined" pedals:
http://photos.edebris.com/catalog/photo/12954/800/800/50.jpg

[gamiller]

I believe everybody received their purchases over a week ago, and I've only heard good things from buyers. :thumbsup: I have a couple sets leftover if anybody else comes along who is interested.

I started a thread in transaction feedback (http://www.newcougar.org/forums/transaction-feedback/127022-group-buyers.html) should anyone care to comment on this group buy. If there's an issue with your order that you have not yet reported to me, let me know and we'll get it resolved. Thanks!

[gamiller]

I have a couple sets left over. I posted them in the FS section.
http://www.newcougar.org/forums/fs-automotive-parts-accessories/126398-fs-aluminum-pedals-atx-mtx-nib.html

[gamiller]

Anybody got install pics?

[Honzo]

I can get pictures of the pedals after the installation?

I can also post some tips if you'd like that?

[gamiller]

I can get pictures of the pedals after the installation?


Pics would be cool. Autovation wants some install pics for their website.

[Honzo]

Sweet! :cool:
i'll pull out the camera in the morning...
...and i'll probably need the vaccuum cleaner too :rofl: