C6 Heel - Toe tips?
01-10-2010, 08:43 AM
#42
So let's talk about left foot braking. I've played with this a little bit and understand how it would work in a car where you don't need a clutch to downshift.
However, how are you supposed to brake with your left foot and downshift in a normal MN6 car?
However, how are you supposed to brake with your left foot and downshift in a normal MN6 car?
Last edited by Poor-sha; 01-10-2010 at 08:43 AM. Reason: type
01-10-2010, 08:45 AM
#43
Racer
It would be used in places where you aren't downshifting.
01-11-2010, 10:18 AM
#44
Melting Slicks
An aftermarket steering wheel is a big help...but I had no issues with the stock wheel either.
01-11-2010, 10:02 PM
#45
Burning Brakes
Elite Throttle Pedal and SRG Brake Pedal. I mounted the SRG pedal thru the holes versus using the straps that came with it. That mounting method does tilt the pedal a couple of degrees but it gives me a greater sense of security. The pedal can still be adjusted closer to the throttle pedal by moving mounting screws to the left 1 more set of holes.
Is this the Elite throttle or heel/toe pedal? I was told the throttle pedal did not have the extension to place it in line with the brake.
01-11-2010, 10:41 PM
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01-12-2010, 05:32 PM
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I use the side of foot/ roll your leg method. It just takes a lot of practice, to get good at it. (Just like everything else) But then, I have 2 stainless steel screws in my ankle from racing bikes. If an old cripple can heel and toe, so can you.
On a track weekend, saturday I have think about shifting and the heel and side of foot. By sunday, I don't even think about it. It just comes to me.....................
Try it without the pedal gizmos, you can do it...........
Practice, practice, practice.
On a track weekend, saturday I have think about shifting and the heel and side of foot. By sunday, I don't even think about it. It just comes to me.....................
Try it without the pedal gizmos, you can do it...........
Practice, practice, practice.
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01-12-2010, 10:41 PM
#48
Safety Car
i used to really suck at heel toe even with elite engineering pedal, but got better at it and now heel toe flawlessly at the track. if you decide to get the ee pedal make sure you use loctite on the pin because if you dont it will wiggle out after some time.
09-20-2014, 01:24 PM
#50
With me I have to be fully rested and alert.. I can blip the throttle no problem, but sometimes my left foot gets lazy (if im tired) (or I had too much sex, LOL) and I miss the blip! I need to remember to not be afraid and release that clutch pedal when the rpms are high and after putting it in gear... most of the time Im good, sometimes my left foot is too slow..
On track it just seems to happen easier at higher speed
practice and repetition makes perfect
On track it just seems to happen easier at higher speed
practice and repetition makes perfect
09-21-2014, 12:17 PM
#51
Instructor
Going into the corner in the higher gear, left foot brake, as you release the brake, bring the gas up just like you were going to continue to exit in the higher gear.( At this point you are in the "balance area of the corner).
Move the left foot over, clutch in and out as you move the lever.
Because you were accelerating slightly, the rpm's go up and it sounds like a downshift in an automatic.
Difficulty learning seems to be bringing the rpm's up before the shift.
09-21-2014, 09:30 PM
#52
Burning Brakes
Correct...
Going into the corner in the higher gear, left foot brake, as you release the brake, bring the gas up just like you were going to continue to exit in the higher gear.( At this point you are in the "balance area of the corner).
Move the left foot over, clutch in and out as you move the lever.
Because you were accelerating slightly, the rpm's go up and it sounds like a downshift in an automatic.
Difficulty learning seems to be bringing the rpm's up before the shift.
Going into the corner in the higher gear, left foot brake, as you release the brake, bring the gas up just like you were going to continue to exit in the higher gear.( At this point you are in the "balance area of the corner).
Move the left foot over, clutch in and out as you move the lever.
Because you were accelerating slightly, the rpm's go up and it sounds like a downshift in an automatic.
Difficulty learning seems to be bringing the rpm's up before the shift.
