This is a great product. It eliminates the need for bolting the pedal kit to the floorboard. The person that installed it for me had to do some bending due to the way that my seats bolt to the floor, but he said it wasn't difficult at all. Great product!
I initially installed The Pro Plus Pedal setup in a different vehicle than what I'm currently using. That’s right, my husband and myself installed it on 2 vehicles! This setup along with the steering stick and turn signal extension has been a game changer. I am able to drive on the right side with so much ease! The YouTube video helped a ton with installation.
We like that the brake releases back to its original state without us having to re-engage it. Another model brake we own requires us to pop the brake back into position after pressing it. That’s not efficient or safe to be honest. Glad to have something more functional and reliable. Also, the installed didn’t have to cut into the carpet a lot. Much cleaner look with the screwless T-mount.
So far so good. A buddy and me (mostly my buddy) installed the brake yesterday in about two hours. It was tested and it is secure to the floor. The brake is well made and seems like it will last for some time. We ended up not using the T mount as it wouldn’t be very secure as it would only attach to one side of the brake and it wouldn’t be very far away from my seat. I’m a tall man with long legs. We used roofing screws to screw the brake to the firewall. We couldn’t use gaskets because of the insulation. I hope the elements don’t seep through.
The unit was not hard to install. If I can install the unit with no legs anyone can. Just take your time and pay attention to the instructions. It takes about 2 hours to install. I was pleased with how easy the unit is to used. It took me 2 days to getting comfortable with it. It was a god scent for me. I felt like a prisoner in my house til I got it. I would recommend this unit to anyone in need of hand controls.
We are a VERY large driving school in Michigan (150+ cars) and decided to give this system a try. So far it has been working well. It was easy enough to install ourselves and the extra pedal was able to be mounted in a comfortable spot on the passenger side floor. Their is also a way to put a pin in the brake so it can not be used when not driving with students.
Installation was not as hard as I feared. Instructions were clear and precise. The offset bars were very much needed in my case as the brake is directly in front of where the steering column goes through the firewall in my 2018 rogue sport. The emergency brake cable was also in the way. But the offset was enough to overcome these issues. Luckily two of the screws holding the offset bar to the floor went into the frame below the floorboard, making the connection very firm.
On the other side I mounted the pedals to a piece of 3/4” plywood so I could raise it as high as possible, and not have all those holes in my floorboard. This gave me a little more foot room and another inch or so from the seat. I cut the plywood to fit then used the t-bar attachment to hold it in place. It doesn’t move at all. You can see by the dirt in the pics I have used it a few times. Everything works well.
My only issue is how the brakes work. It takes a lot of pressure to stop. It works, of course, but I wish it weren’t quite so hard. They said from the beginning their pedal would feel different so maybe that’s just how it is.
Other than that the system is really quite nice. I also purchased the steering stick. Still getting used to it. Fifteen minutes is definitely not long enough to become comfortable with using it, but it does get easier as you get used to it. I mounted the clamp to the top center of my steering wheel after first trying it on the bottom right as they show it being used. Top center is much easier to use as it’s easier to begin turns with a push or pull without adjusting the position of the stick. Also, when I drive on the left side, I drive in the 10 and 2 position (both hands) or the 7-8 or 4-5 position (one hand). Top center mount doesn’t interfere with normal left hand driving.
Overall I’m happy with this purchase.
This is a great product. It eliminates the need for bolting the pedal kit to the floorboard. The person that installed it for me had to do some bending due to the way that my seats bolt to the floor, but he said it wasn't difficult at all. Great product!
I initially installed The Pro Plus Pedal setup in a different vehicle than what I'm currently using. That’s right, my husband and myself installed it on 2 vehicles! This setup along with the steering stick and turn signal extension has been a game changer. I am able to drive on the right side with so much ease! The YouTube video helped a ton with installation.
I got a 2006 Honda Pilot which has a really wide cabin and large, flat dashboard. It seemed perfect until I tried driving it after the RHD pedals were installed. I'm 5'10" and have a decent arm span, but I knew I would throw out my shoulder if I drove it on routes. So I tried this steering stick even after reading all the mixed reviews. It was easy to attach, so I promised to give it a fair try. 1st practice trip... "this isn't that hard. I'll get used to it". 2nd practice trip... "I think I'm going to like this". 3rd practice trip... "I love this!" Personally, I think there are many factors to consider and you'll only know if it works for you and your vehicle if you try it out. For me, this was worth the money to solve my dilemma. I didn't need to have a steering wheel installed or have the RHD pedals removed and car shop, again. The one problem I keep having is the extension rod unscrews mid route, which isn't safe. So I'm applying lock-tight this weekend.
Firstly, USPS should be providing their rural carriers with a solution, but seeing as they don't, I sought out a conversion kit. The one I was buying didn't work in my vehicle, so I bought the pedals elsewhere. I tried to make my own steering stick from a heim joint and allthread rod but it didn't feel safe. I gave in and ordered this. Honestly, it's definitely overpriced, and they're obviously taking advantage on being the only makers of the steering stick. BUT now that I have it, I feel so much safer. It takes some getting used to, definitely start by going slow and use both hands. I have some roads on my route that are 50 mph back roads and people just zoom down them. I just take my time and stay careful. I would much prefer a mounted steering wheel and hope that Safedrive makes one at some point that is separate from the pedals, but for now, this will do. Buying the proper item has made it feel much safer. I got so comfortable with it I could go up to 40 mph without worry. Still, a RHD vehicle is in my future, but this will be a great back up until then and if the vehicle were to break down. I see people saying they had some issues with it. Really just take your time and stay vigilant. I don't even have to get out to uturn anymore, I just whip this stick around. The quick release and the knob are probably my favorite parts of it. It lets me go back to using my car normally really easily and the knob makes it easier to hold. Maybe a grip on the handle would be cool too. Anyway, main verdict: overpriced but worth it if you let yourself get used to it.
Hi Eviscia,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review and for sharing your experience using the steering stick on your route. We're glad to hear it has helped you feel safer while delivering mail.
As designers and engineers, we seriously applaud your attempt to make one yourself - that's awsome! Our company founder actually build his own driving school brake pedal to teach his kids to drive because what was available on-line was too expensive (and not well designed). Nearly nine years later, here we are! So we totally understand your comment on the price.
You are correct, we're the only seller. We're pretty sure because it's expensive to manufacture, the profit isn't much, and our design is really good. Our goal was to provide a complete RHD system that allowed to vehicle to be used for delivery and every day use. Plus, we didn't want to interfeer with the passenger side air bag deployment like a wheel/pulley system does.
We have tried to keep the steering stick as reasonably priced as possible and have only raised the price twice since introducing it 7+ years ago, even though manufacturing, materials, and shipping costs have increased over the years.
We appreciate the feedback about the handle grip as well and will definitely look into improving our designe based on your suggestion. One idea is to get some water pipe insulation with a little duct tape and modify it that way. Really inexpensive solution.
Thank you again for your review and choosing SAFEDRIVE as your RHD conversion. We wish you safe travels on your routes.
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