Suggestions for Heal/Toe Shifting
08-31-2012, 08:46 AM
#31
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I do not get all this fancy pedal stuff - I can brake and blip/control the throttle simultaneously easily with the 993 regular pedals, no issues, no height adjustments. Mind you, I have been doing that for coming up to 40 years now, and learned to drive on a 3-ton truck with NO syncros, and after we lost the clutch pedal, with NO clutch at all (this was on public roads but very quiet - hauling hog fuel if anyone knows what that is, and you started the truck in gear... eventually we lost the brakes, used it for about 6 months after that, and then scrapped the truck).
Perhaps I have the right sized feet for this (11), but I have not had any problems with any of the cars I have driven with pedal heights, or spacing - on the track or street. Double clutching, controlling braking and throttle at the same time, speed/rpm matching ->it just takes practice, practice and practice, and eventually your muscle memory will develop and you will just get a feel for it.
Cheers,
Mike
Perhaps I have the right sized feet for this (11), but I have not had any problems with any of the cars I have driven with pedal heights, or spacing - on the track or street. Double clutching, controlling braking and throttle at the same time, speed/rpm matching ->it just takes practice, practice and practice, and eventually your muscle memory will develop and you will just get a feel for it.
Cheers,
Mike
Not bragging, but I can H/Tvirtually anything, in any boot, shoe or combination thereof.
JUST DO IT.
Always.
08-31-2012, 09:59 AM
#32
Race Director
I do not get all this fancy pedal stuff - I can brake and blip/control the throttle simultaneously easily with the 993 regular pedals, no issues, no height adjustments. Mind you, I have been doing that for coming up to 40 years now, and learned to drive on a 3-ton truck with NO syncros, and after we lost the clutch pedal, with NO clutch at all (this was on public roads but very quiet - hauling hog fuel if anyone knows what that is, and you started the truck in gear... eventually we lost the brakes, used it for about 6 months after that, and then scrapped the truck).
Perhaps I have the right sized feet for this (11), but I have not had any problems with any of the cars I have driven with pedal heights, or spacing - on the track or street. Double clutching, controlling braking and throttle at the same time, speed/rpm matching ->it just takes practice, practice and practice, and eventually your muscle memory will develop and you will just get a feel for it.
Cheers,
Mike
Perhaps I have the right sized feet for this (11), but I have not had any problems with any of the cars I have driven with pedal heights, or spacing - on the track or street. Double clutching, controlling braking and throttle at the same time, speed/rpm matching ->it just takes practice, practice and practice, and eventually your muscle memory will develop and you will just get a feel for it.
Cheers,
Mike
Could I do the actual heel and toe on almost any car the other way, probably, but its not as comfortable.
08-31-2012, 12:07 PM
#37
I do not get all this fancy pedal stuff - I can brake and blip/control the throttle simultaneously easily with the 993 regular pedals, no issues, no height adjustments. Mind you, I have been doing that for coming up to 40 years now, and learned to drive on a 3-ton truck with NO syncros, and after we lost the clutch pedal, with NO clutch at all (this was on public roads but very quiet - hauling hog fuel if anyone knows what that is, and you started the truck in gear... eventually we lost the brakes, used it for about 6 months after that, and then scrapped the truck).
Perhaps I have the right sized feet for this (11), but I have not had any problems with any of the cars I have driven with pedal heights, or spacing - on the track or street. Double clutching, controlling braking and throttle at the same time, speed/rpm matching ->it just takes practice, practice and practice, and eventually your muscle memory will develop and you will just get a feel for it.
Cheers,
Mike
Perhaps I have the right sized feet for this (11), but I have not had any problems with any of the cars I have driven with pedal heights, or spacing - on the track or street. Double clutching, controlling braking and throttle at the same time, speed/rpm matching ->it just takes practice, practice and practice, and eventually your muscle memory will develop and you will just get a feel for it.
Cheers,
Mike
08-31-2012, 12:34 PM
#38
Race Director
08-31-2012, 02:39 PM
#41
Race Director
08-31-2012, 03:47 PM
#43
Rennlist Member
If you're going to use the 'pinky toe' technique, which IMHO works best with the 911 floor hinged accelerator pedal, strongly suggest you get a grippy brake pedal cover (SRP is excellent) so that your foot doesn't slip off the brake.
Also a big fan of the Rennline fully adjustable replacement accl pedal rather than a pedal cover.
Also a big fan of the Rennline fully adjustable replacement accl pedal rather than a pedal cover.
08-31-2012, 07:27 PM
#44
Rennlist Member
Watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx_TecmQHoM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx_TecmQHoM
09-07-2012, 08:25 PM
#45
Rennlist Member
Very interesting. Me too. E36 M3 was quite easy to role my foot over onto the gas pedal. I removed the rubber cover on the brake pedal for further ease for on the street use with less brake pressure. However, while initially I found the 993 almost impossible after finding the right seating position, totally different position than what I had used in the M3, I'm able to start to heal toe in the 993. Still trying to get use to the throttle response for a perfect match.