{"product_id":"vw-roller-accelerator-pedal-smooth-throttle-upgrade-black-00-3160-0","title":"EMPI Roller Accelerator Pedal | VW Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 \u0026 Thing | Smooth Throttle, Black (00-3160-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI VW Roller Accelerator Pedal — Smooth Throttle Upgrade, Black (00-3160-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your driving experience with the classic roller pedal. Designed to eliminate the friction and pivot-point resistance common with stock VW accelerator pedals, this \u003cb\u003eroller-style\u003c\/b\u003e unit lets your foot glide across the throttle smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy replacing the standard pedal with a high-durability roller, you gain significantly better throttle modulation — especially valuable for off-road applications where foot bounce causes jerky acceleration, or high-performance street cars where precise RPM control matters. The \u003cb\u003eblack finish\u003c\/b\u003e gives a clean, competition-ready look in any cockpit.\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\u003eOff-Road:\u003c\/b\u003e Sand Rails, Dune Buggies, 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\u003eSmooth Action:\u003c\/b\u003e High-quality roller wheel eliminates stutter during acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Built for off-road racing and daily street use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Reduces foot fatigue on long drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClean Look:\u003c\/b\u003e Sleek black roller with a polished steel lever arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasy Upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct replacement for most floor-mounted pedal clusters.\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\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Roller-style accelerator pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Black roller with polished steel lever arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFitment:\u003c\/b\u003e Floor-mounted pedal cluster\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 00-3160-0\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\u003eHow does a roller pedal help?\u003c\/b\u003e The roller wheel eliminates friction and stutter for smoother throttle modulation — great for off-road foot-bounce and precise street control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my Beetle or Ghia?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's a universal upgrade for floor-mounted pedals on the Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3, and Thing, plus sand rails, dune buggies, and Baja Bugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it a bolt-in?\u003c\/b\u003e It's a direct replacement for most floor-mounted pedal clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause this pedal changes the contact point of your foot, check your throttle cable adjustment after installation to confirm you still reach full wide-open throttle (WOT) at the carburetor.\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\u003eDial in 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":44889862635635,"sku":"00-3160-0","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-3160-0-500x393.jpg?v=1776956087","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-roller-accelerator-pedal-smooth-throttle-upgrade-black-00-3160-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}