RoadsterSport ND/Fiat124 Clutch Pedal Extension

OUTSTANDING PRODUCT - TERRIBLE INSTRUCTIONS

I bought this for my 2020 GT and once installed I wished I had done it sooner. My right leg is now in a natural position instead of at an awkward uncomfortable angle, and with the seat farther back in the cockpit there's more usable space. Getting in and out is much easier as well. Best mod ever for driving comfort!

I removed it before selling the '20 so that I could install it on my new '24 RF.

On that first installation I made the mistake of following the instructions.This time I pried the rubber pad off of the pedal easily using a trim removal tool, without the need for any lubrication or heating. Once removed I snapped it onto the assembled extension while it was on my workbench, then opened it up clam shell-like and closed it around the pedal & clamped it tight.

Now compare that to the first installation on my 2020 where I wasted over an hour scrunched up on the floor under the dashboard with repeated failures....

Here's one rare example where reading the installation instructions will do you no favors.

-- Steve H., N. California ( 2024 RF GT ) September 2024

Exactly what I was looking for!
Easy install, like making a sandwich while under the kitchen sink.
Well made and precise. Perfect for those who like to sit further back without having to worry about fully engaging the clutch and tiring out the left leg. I’ve had this for a month now and don’t even notice the difference. Installing the OEM rubber pad may present a bit of a challenge but I found it easy to install one corner first and use a pick hook to settle the rest.

-- Wilfred G., Bay Area, CA. ( 2021 MX-5 Grand Touring ) September 2024

Had one of these on my NC and it was super. Bought the nd last october (2023) and almost immediately put one on the ND. After several thousand miles I was thinking that maybe i really didn't need it and took it off. I drove it only a hundred miles and went home and put it back on. I am 5'11" tall and the extension allows me to put the seat further back and allows my knees to be back out from between the center console and the door making the position much more comfortable for longer drives. It is much more comfortable for my 5'2" wife as miatas are known for requiring the clutch pedal to be pressed to the floor. Without it she would have to sit with the wheel tight into her lap. Rubber pad is a bit hard to get on but keep it warm and flexible and it eventually goes on. Putting it back on i put the rubber pad securely on the inboard extension half before installing the two halves. That left only the outboard section to worked into place. Since this is the section you can see easily it was easy to see and work into place.
Great product!





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-- Keith K., ri ( 2022 gt conv ) July 2024

Installed this part on my 2017 MX-5. First, the part is a really heavy duty, well designed and engineered, simple and well manufactured. The final fit of all the parts is really close and promises to last forever. The assembly of the extension clam shell around the metal clutch plate is super easy and the fit has absolutely no play in it (I guess that's why it costs $90). However, I did find properly fitting the rubber clutch plate cover to the pre-assembled clam shell while under the dash of the car really HARD, even after the application of heat with a hair dryer. After becoming frustrated, I tried the procedure suggested above by Philp D. I disassembled the clam shell extension and fitted the rubber clutch pad (one side at a time) before attaching the whole assembly to the clutch plate. Attaching the rubber cover is much easier because you can see what you're doing and you're not folded up like a yogi under your dash. Once the rubber cover is properly fit, you can gently spread the rear of the clam shell assembly apart and slip it over the metal clutch plate. Whole thing snaps into place and you simply bolt it up. Took me about 20 minutes beginning to end.... thanks Philip! Took the car out on a run today and the extension works as advertised. I recommend this mod to anybody who hasn't been able to find a fixed seat position for their MX-5 due to issues of clutch manipulation in different driving situations, e.g., everyday traffic vs track-like applications. Good stuff.

-- Richard D., San Francisco ( 2017 Mazda MX-5 club ) July 2024

Just installed this. I haven't had a chance to drive with it yet but working the clutch feels much better. My wife who's 5'2" likes the way she can move the seat back 2-3 clicks. I can also move the seat back a few clicks too.
I had a hard time getting the pedal cover back on after installing the extension. I put the cover with the extension off the pedal. I left the halves unbolted and spread them apart and onto the pedal itself then bolted it together. A little blue Loctite for safety.

-- Philip D. ( 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth ) May 2024

Easy install. This addition makes a tremendous difference! Now I don't have to sit so close to the steering wheel but still have a comfortable and effective clutch pedal position. Definitely recommend this well-crafted addition.

-- Wayne C., Florida ( 2020 MX5 Sport ) December 2023

I too am "vertically challenged" but have a tall torso which has made for some weird seating positions in various sports cars over the years. I bought this on a whim, used a small flat head screwdriver to pop the pedal cover off of the pedal, soaked it in extremely hot water, and then had the extension installed in 20 minutes or less. Great mod!

-- Matt V. ( 2016 ND1 ) November 2023

This is exactly what I needed. Allows me to move the seat back for a more comfortable seating position.

-- Michael G. ( MX-5 ND Club 2017 ) September 2023

Great product! I'm 5'6" and noticed occasional missed shifts when shifting quickly. After seeing this product, and considering that I would like my seat to be back more to ease entry/exit so I wouldn't keep contacting the door with my foot when exiting, I thought I'd give it a try. The clutch pedal extension is a decided improvement! I sit back a bit further, can depress the clutch firmly and improved my shifting! It is much more comfortable for me. Heating the rubber cover to help stretch it over the extension is a must and makes the installation go much more quickly. Overall i'd highly recommend this clutch pedal extension for anyone who has shorter legs and would like a more comfortable rearward seating position and less stretch to fully depress the clutch.

-- David O., Silver Spring, MD ( ND2 Miata ) July 2023

Had big trouble getting the clutch cover back on. Kept heating the cover and taking it to the car. Eventually, brought the hair dryer to the car and heated the cover and the metal of the clutch pedal. It worked like a charm.
Great improvement in driving pleasure.

Chas

-- Charles M., Williamstown, NJ ( 2023 MX-5 Miata GT ) April 2023

The difference this little extension makes in the feel of the clutch and shorter clutch engagement is a huge improvement. A must for anyone who has not found the sweet spot in the stock pedal.

-- Michael G., Chico, CA ( MX5 2022 GTS ) April 2023

I was looking for a minimal, safe, and easy-to-install clutch extender on my 2023 mx5. I had to slide my seat way up (too close to the steering wheel for airbag safety) just to fully press down on the clutch. It felt so awkward/uncomfortable.

This works like a charm and I can now slide my seat back much further and easily push the clutch all the way down.

Was very easy for my husband to install; peel/pull off the rubber clutch pedal pad from the clutch, screw on the extender over the clutch pedal, and then let the rubber clutch pad soak in very hot water for a few minutes so it will soften before "stretching" it on the installed extender.

Only con was when I received it, the two pieces were screwed so tightly together that I had to take it to an auto shop just to get the screws loosened.

-- Jennifer K. March 2023