Car Product Reviews: Sparco Universal Grip Pedals

As anyone who is even remotely interested in modifying their car can attest to, sometimes it is the simplest things that can add the biggest touches. One perfect example can be found in various "sport" pedal packages that can be purchased for car. Of course, like most car accessories, these pedals come in almost all shapes and sizes, and can be found costing anywhere from twenty dollars up to eighty dollars. Of course, those pedals set which cost more are often designed to increase driving ability as well. One perfect example can be found in the Sparco Universal Grip Pedals, which both look good and make driving al that much more fun.

Depending on where one goes, the Sparco Pedals generally sell for around $70. While this may seem a bit expensive, there are much pricier units out there, and for Sparco quality and style, this is really a fairly small price to pay. However, there are cheaper alternatives, and depending on what one may be looking for in their pedals, it may be better to go with the cheaper options. However, let us examine the Sparco Universal Grip Aluminum Pedals and see if they are really worth the price.

One of the first things that one is bound to notice about the pedals is the ease of installation. Like most pedals, especially those designed for universal applications, the pedals have extended medal "clamps" (more like straight medal pieces) on the back of the pedal. These pieces are pulled out and then clamped down using either a hand or some type of pliers after the pedals are lined up. This has the advantage of being easy and also the quality of being highly removable.

However, even here the Sparco Pedals begin to set themselves apart. Generally, cheap universal fit pedals manage to have only two or three clamps per pedal. The Sparco units far exceed this number, and the clamps are nice and long, meaning that although they take some extra effort to bend down, they are definitely not going anywhere after they are applied.

The bigger question here, though, is how they actually look. Whereas some sport pedals seem to be finished in gaudy or too shiny metal, the Sparco pedals do not have this problem. The flat but high quality metal looks great in almost any car, especially if the car happens to have some polished silver or brushed aluminum on the inside. The black grip pads on the pedals also compliment almost any car perfectly.

Of course, even though few actually buy sport pedals looking for some gain in performance, it really is possible to see an increase in driving ability with the Sparco pedals. For cars that have a long pedal distance (the test V6 Eclipse being one of them) the pedals help to make the pedals a bit more usable. Not to mention that the black grip pads and larger pedal surfaces make a lot of advanced driving maneuvers, such as heel-and-toe shifting all that much easier to perform. The pedals have an overall nice feel to them. They do not feel cheap like some brands, and are incredibly comfortable to drive with. They do not come lose even under hard driving, and are easily cleaned if they should get dirty. Add all this to the fact that they fall right about in the middle for price range, and you have a high quality, great looking and even better performing sport pedal set that can be found in the Sparco units. Happy driving!