{"product_id":"vw-billet-aluminum-roller-accelerator-pedal-performance-upgrade-00-8511-0","title":"EMPI Billet Aluminum Roller Accelerator Pedal | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing | CNC-Machined (00-8511-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Billet Aluminum Performance Roller Accelerator Pedal (00-8511-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your cockpit's aesthetics and performance with this \u003cb\u003eBillet Aluminum Roller Pedal\u003c\/b\u003e. Engineered to replace the standard vertical gas pedal, it uses a precision-machined aluminum roller that lets your foot glide effortlessly across the throttle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy eliminating the friction and sticking points inherent in factory pedal designs, you gain far greater control over engine RPM — essential for smooth gear shifts and precise throttle modulation. The finned billet wheel is durable enough for the harshest off-road environments while adding a high-tech, custom look to any street-legal Bug or Ghia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1954–1979 (Standard and Super Beetle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1956–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e 1962–1973 (Notchback, Squareback, Fastback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecialty Builds:\u003c\/b\u003e Sand Rails, Manx clones, and Baja Bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Material:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-machined billet aluminum roller wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUltra-Smooth Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision roller eliminates throttle stutter and binding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRacing Pedigree:\u003c\/b\u003e Handles off-road vibration and dust while staying smooth on the freeway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrosion Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e Polished steel lever arm and aluminum wheel for long-term durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect Bolt-On:\u003c\/b\u003e Replacement for factory floor-mounted pedal assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e CNC-machined billet aluminum roller wheel with polished steel lever arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Roller-style accelerator pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct bolt-on replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-8511-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the roller made from?\u003c\/b\u003e A CNC-machined billet aluminum wheel on a polished steel lever arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my Bug or Ghia?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's engineered for floor-mounted pedal clusters on the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing, plus sand rails, Manx clones, and Baja Bugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it a bolt-on?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's a direct bolt-on replacement for factory floor-mounted pedal assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall as a direct bolt-on replacement for the factory floor-mounted pedal assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the roller is free of floor-mat interference after installation to guarantee a full range of motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish your cockpit: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pedals-components\"\u003ePedals \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/interior\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/a\u003e parts, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dune-buggy\"\u003eDune Buggy\u003c\/a\u003e builds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889865322611,"sku":"00-8511-0","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-8511-0-500x410.jpg?v=1776956203","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-billet-aluminum-roller-accelerator-pedal-performance-upgrade-00-8511-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}