Calves hurt using the DFGT Pedal

[Mmiles33]

My Calves hurt after using the DFGT Pedal. How do you get it not to hurt? I love the wheel beside than.

 

[chuyler1]

Try placing it at a different angle. Prop up the back with something. Also try using a higher or lower seat.

 

[Starfirebird]

My Calves hurt after using the DFGT Pedal. How do you get it not to hurt? I love the wheel beside than.

Have you ever used a wheel before?

The only reason i ask this is because i had this same problem when i had my Driving Force GT(my first wheel as well) and i exercise 4 days out of the week too.

I do a lot of left foot braking so my left calf was a bit more sore than my right.I would hold my foot elevated in the air,with heel still touching the base.So i think this is why mine was so sore.I think it's just where your feet are slightly elevated when off the gas/brake and then the motion of pressing the gas.Once you get used to this constant motion you will no longer have any pain.

 

[LogiForce]

The reason your calves hurt is because you need to stretch your foot out to open the throttle to its max, by doing so your tendon is at constant max tension it seems. Like said above you can try to adjust the angle of the paddles somehow by putting something under the pedals (back side only) so you tilt the paddles more towards you.

Something like so for example:

 

[varmintx]

As I got older, this problem kept getting worse. I tried a lot of different angles, heights, and distances to try to minimize the stress. I had finally gotten it to what I thought was the perfect setup...and then...I got the Fanatec pedals which are completely different.

Luckily, the stress on my ankles isn't so bad with them, as long as I can remember to let my left foot lightly rest on the clutch; I know you're not supposed to do that in a real car, but I don't have to worry about that.

Now, it's really only my hips, thighs, buttocks, shoulders and lower back that take a beating.

 

[tezster]

Make sure you've got your wheel/pedal setup correctly in terms of ergonomics i.e. so that you're not forced into any type of awkward posture when using them. Now with regards to the pedals specifically, DO NOT brace/hold your foot just above the brake pedal as the default position if you brake with your left foot - rest your foot at the side so your calf muscles aren't in constant tension, and move your foot to the braking position only when required. It takes some getting used to, but once you're accustomed to it, it becomes second nature.