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Old 09-24-2006, 08:06 PM
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The way I was taught was to put foot at about a 45 degree angle, with the heel (and side of the foot) on the accelerator and the toes on the brake. No right answer, but maybe this will work for some.
Old 09-24-2006, 08:16 PM
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That's my "Toe-Toe" method I was referring to in post #9 (patent pending)
Old 09-24-2006, 10:30 PM
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I wear a 10.5 shoe and have problems with the toe/toe method when I wear driving shoes. I think it has to do more with the fact that I have narrow feet than anything else. I compensate by wearing wide tennis shoes. However, after watching a video of the heel/toe method, I've decided to drop the toe/toe method and learn proper heel/toe technique (I'm a cheap bastard and don't want to spend money on pedals if I don't have to).
Old 09-24-2006, 10:40 PM
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I have 8.5 feet so the stock pedals never worked very well for me. I've got the Ruf pedals (just like Hooligan's) in both of my cars.....problem solved.
Old 09-25-2006, 12:32 AM
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I use my cane
Old 09-25-2006, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by LVDell
That's my "Toe-Toe" method I was referring to in post #9 (patent pending)
I don't know how Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz is going to appreciate that one.

That said, I'm a toe-toe guy myself. However, I've often found that harder soled shoes work a lot better than soft loafers. It might be worthwhile getting a nice pair of true racing/driving shoes to see if that helps out your technique a bit...and I don't mean Gucci driving shoes; try something like Piloti for a nice 'flat' and hard base. Of course, the Ruf (or any similar metal pedals) will surely help as well.
Old 09-25-2006, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan C.
I use my cane
That's a good one!!



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