[Blk Box]

Here in the burbs of Burrrrfalo winter boots, aka Sorel's in my size (13) is a bit of a proablem with the gas pedal, brake, console spacing. Went to dealer and asked, via cute service chick, who asked-someone in the back if the pedals are adjustable, like on some cars. Answer came back- no, pedals are not adjustable. Anyone encountered this and have viable solution before I use the"get a bigger hammer- pry bar" badda bing approach ?.
The console really tends to keep the right foot more to the left than in other vehicles.. Seems to me it needs increased spacing between accelarator and brake. Brake being main issue to move left. :dontgetit:

 

[Geezer]

I am not cursed (or blessed) with sasquatch sized feet, but experience the same problem with winter boots. My solution last winter was to buy a pair of hiking boots that weren't as massive just for driving the xB, and trying to be very aware of "foot placement". Even so, with short term memory issues, the first time out this snow season I experienced some inadvertant braking while stepping on the clutch.

The pedal relationships are one of the few shortcomings of the xB that I would like to see refined.

 

[finallygotit]

Well I feel your pain my 13's have always been a bit of an issue but I've adapted my foot placement. I press on the gas with the side of my big toe just on the edge of the pedal. Seems to work for me so far.

 

[sovereign]

i have a size 15 and hate driving in boots. i'll put my boots in the back and drive in regular shoes if it's really bad, but mostly i just adjust my foot position. don't force the pedals to move, you'll have to move them back in the spring. you could also try sliding the seat back for a better position.

 

[Chrevis]

I have a 13, and the only problem I ever have, is the side of my foot gets caught on the brake pedal, sometimes.

 

[Blk Box]

Sasquatch , good to know there are many others Yes winter boots in just about any size from maybe 10/11 and up have a wide span. 15's, You poor guy, not to many off the shelf stores for you. 12's/13's seem to be the upper limit. most places.
No fixes ?, this news is not promising. will have to revert to plan B, C, D, or what ever works. Even in regular shoes, sneakers,I find the brake pedal higher than the full off/up gas pedal and tend to bump it first before I get on the brake propertly.

I'll try Scion again or do some pedal modification that dosn't effect the linkage or proper pedal movement saftey wise.
I don't think that the current set up is safe and could lead to delayed braking or depressing both brake and gas at the same time.
Also vechicles following you are misled by inadvertent brake signals. And if they see gray hair then we get the senior mindset verbal abuse. I'm not a slow poke by any means, but I do drive a little more defensively now that I'm back on 2 wheels- more focus minded

 

[mountscion85xb]

don't forget you all have cruise control!!!
it comes in ver handy plus i like to control
the speed up and down with the lever

i hate driving with boots on in the winter time
but you can always carry them in the back
while driving with your normal shoes

 

[Blk Box]

don't forget you all have cruise control!!!
it comes in ver handy plus i like to control
the speed up and down with the lever

i hate driving with boots on in the winter time
but you can always carry them in the back
while driving with your normal shoes
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Cruise control on snow and ice I'd be Xbox 360 ! But I know what your saying.
I like the dry foot so I use the rubber bottom boots or half boots to combat slush,puddles, salt damage, and the like.
I'm lazy, i wear one pair of shoes/boots from when I leave the house till I get back, unless I'm going some place where I need dress shoes.
I miss Moon boots, easy on, easy off,

 

[sovereign]

Sasquatch , good to know there are many others Yes winter boots in just about any size from maybe 10/11 and up have a wide span. 15's, You poor guy, not to many off the shelf stores for you. 12's/13's seem to be the upper limit. most places.
No fixes ?, this news is not promising. will have to revert to plan B, C, D, or what ever works. Even in regular shoes, sneakers,I find the brake pedal higher than the full off/up gas pedal and tend to bump it first before I get on the brake propertly.

I'll try Scion again or do some pedal modification that dosn't effect the linkage or proper pedal movement saftey wise.
I don't think that the current set up is safe and could lead to delayed braking or depressing both brake and gas at the same time.
Also vechicles following you are misled by inadvertent brake signals. And if they see gray hair then we get the senior mindset verbal abuse. I'm not a slow poke by any means, but I do drive a little more defensively now that I'm back on 2 wheels- more focus minded

shoe stores usually only have about 3 pairs of shoes in my size. i usually get my shoes online, which is somewhat of a gamble since i can't try the shoes on first. i have pretty narrow, but flat, feet, so it isn't really bad driving

 

[Parkers09xB]

I only have issues with the pedals when I wear my size 12B cowboy boots but it's not a huge problem.

 

[Aljay]

Yeah my 10 extra wides had me scraping the plastic by the gas pedal so I made a stainless scuff panel to handle that soo.

But yes I too have to be careful when driving with certain pairs of boots.

 

[Blk Box]

Yeah my 10 extra wides had me scraping the plastic by the gas pedal so I made a stainless scuff panel to handle that soo.

But yes I too have to be careful when driving with certain pairs of boots.

Stainless kick panel, good idea- I have to get some light on the subject and look into whats down there. Waiting to after Xmas for any mini projects or calls to 1-800-Scion -u-Screwed.

 

[Blk Box]

I only have issues with the pedals when I wear my size 12B cowboy boots but it's not a huge problem.

Those ain't little doggies, round here we'd call em Canal boats :yes:

You gots spurs that jiggle,jangle,jingle? cleats? Sliver toes and heels- ?
Are you - Zorrow-? hno:

 

[Parkers09xB]

I only have issues with the pedals when I wear my size 12B cowboy boots but it's not a huge problem.

Those ain't little doggies, round here we'd call em Canal boats :yes:

You gots spurs that jiggle,jangle,jingle? cleats? Sliver toes and heels- ?
Are you - Zorrow-? hno:

No cleats, silver toes, heels, or spurs. Just good old Ariat cowboy boots.

 

[Aljay]

Yeah my 10 extra wides had me scraping the plastic by the gas pedal so I made a stainless scuff panel to handle that soo.

But yes I too have to be careful when driving with certain pairs of boots.

Stainless kick panel, good idea- I have to get some light on the subject and look into whats down there. Waiting to after Xmas for any mini projects or calls to 1-800-Scion -u-Screwed.

Just got me an Iphone I will take some pics of all I said I would soon. The stainless peice I did is form fitting it was a bastard to makeit look good I used 3m weatherstrip (gorilla snot) glue to affix it too the plastic stocker.

 

[alfundo]

i have size 13 feet and mostly where Chuck Taylors. I dislike wearing boots to drive just because I don't have as good of a feel for the pedals as I do in chucks. Almost 80k miles on my box and haven't experienced the troubles described here.

 

[snaker]

I wear size 15. I have to wear my narrower shoes to drive. with boots, I hit both petals at once or my foot gets stuck.

 

[chief52]

I'm a 13, sometimes a 14....mostly flip flops here in SW Florida, but getting used to it. Planning to take the xB north to snowmobile in Feb so found this interesting to prepare. These cars are made in Japan...last time I was over there I didn't see any NORMAL size feet. Chief

 

[Aljay]

I drive barefooted if I wear flip flops.

 

[Blk Box]

I'm a 13, sometimes a 14....mostly flip flops here in SW Florida, but getting used to it. Planning to take the xB north to snowmobile in Feb so found this interesting to prepare. These cars are made in Japan...last time I was over there I didn't see any NORMAL size feet. Chief

So youv'e gone native, My boating buddie who said enough of this winter stuff moved to Flordia and lives in a bathing suit and flip flops like he did up here. flip flops are not my friends foot wise. I bang my toes on to many things and take plavix , I get tired of band aids or duct tape hno:
Speaking of duc's, had to get the winter boots out again and found that if I stick my heel to the left further and go lower with the toe ( like duck footed) I can clear the brake better. Not comfortable for long hauls but around town ok.
Been through Japan, enroute to S Korea a few times in the 70's both places are changed tremendously now.

Heading to Sarasota for feb, enjoy the snow, I'll be packing the boat shoes :yes: