Factory Five Racing Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Brakes – plenty of fluid – pedal not bottoming- all fittings tight to reservoir
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Dash – All gauges working - gauge lights work – indicators and switches working
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Brake Bias – if you have space adjust your brakes bias with the balance bar (the set up and adjustment
procedure is detailed in the paperwork that came with the pedal-box) Set up your brakes so that the fronts
lock up just before the rears.
Footbox Fitment
One of the most important things you can do to make sure you enjoy your car is to make sure the fit and
comfort of the cockpit is right for you. While you still have easy access to the footboxes is the best time to do
this. Set the brake pedal height by screwing the pushrods in or out of the master cylinders, because of the pedal
pivot location a small adjustment will make a large difference. Set the pedal height of the clutch with the stop
and cable adjuster, usually about ½” above the brake pedal. Make sure that your feet are comfortable on the
pedals and you can press them all without hitting the others. You can also move the steering wheel in and out
to get your arms at a comfortable angle until the set screw is tightened.
If you just can’t get comfortable with the standard configuration some things you can do to increase room or
comfort include:
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Trim the pedal pads for more room between pedals.
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Cut down or remove altogether the gas pedal pad.
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Add a dead pedal to the outside footbox wall at clutch pedal height.
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Shim under the upper steering bearing to raise the steering wheel
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Use a smaller steering wheel
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Different shoes can make a large difference in foot room.