no!! i didn't have to get it welded!!!!
I used self tappers in the accelerator instead.
It is not so difficult to drill through the metel, it is just getting down their to do it.
You can move the pedals as close as u want, however it u do it to close then you will see the old stock plates around the edge.
i ended up pulling the bottom part of the dash of to get more room. another alternative is to take out the seat!!!
you have got to get some they are worth it and are great!!!!!!
