Anyone here use left foot braking????
09-28-2007, 09:45 AM
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09-28-2007, 09:53 AM
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yes and yes. I lfb unconsciously now, been doing it so long. On fwd it's almost a necessity.
I remember seeing a really old racecar setup with the accelerator pedal in the middle. The idea was to switch feet on the gas so you could brake with the right foot while keeping up the throttle. Supposedly was an easier heel/toe also. Personally I think it's a pretty dumb idea which is probably why nobody adopted it.
I remember seeing a really old racecar setup with the accelerator pedal in the middle. The idea was to switch feet on the gas so you could brake with the right foot while keeping up the throttle. Supposedly was an easier heel/toe also. Personally I think it's a pretty dumb idea which is probably why nobody adopted it.
09-28-2007, 10:05 AM
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09-28-2007, 10:13 AM
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09-28-2007, 10:48 AM
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I never "short shift"....but you should really see my "blips" on the downshift!!
09-28-2007, 10:56 AM
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yikes. getting deep in here.
i am learning to LFB more and more.
i am learning to LFB more and more.
09-28-2007, 11:21 PM
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LFBing is quite useful. If all you have to do is slow down (not downshift) for a corner, it allows you to maintain balance and stay smooth. I do it every corner @ LRP except for Big Bend of course. I find that right only A) takes too long and B) is too abrupt gas/brake/gas - on/off/on it just upsets the car too much. There are many factors involved I'm sure, not the least of which is how comfortable the driver is and how easily they can shift (mentally and physically) to the different pressure required. Your left foot is used to stomping the clutch to the floor which is what most people do when they use it on the brake. I have so much time in my car, it's just natural. Plus the non-assisted brakes on the early cars are much more forgiving than SC and carrera etc..... It's worth learning.
As for auto-xing, I use LFB much less because I actually use the on/off/on to turn the car. Most turns in an AX are sharp and involve a shift anyhow. But that's just me.
I think most people will learn when it's appropriate in their own time.
As for auto-xing, I use LFB much less because I actually use the on/off/on to turn the car. Most turns in an AX are sharp and involve a shift anyhow. But that's just me.
I think most people will learn when it's appropriate in their own time.
09-29-2007, 04:24 PM
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I've tried it a couple of times and need way more practice. I'm apparently not coordinated enough to avoid "overbraking" when using my left foot. My left foot acts like it is trained for clutch operations and has not received the memo that the brake pedal should not be treated like a clutch. It isn't a race to floor for the brake pedal, as that seems to cause stability problems. 
I'll continue to practice LFB until I get the hang of smooth LFB. I agree that it isn't fair to "knock" the practice until you have mastered it and decided for yourself, which is the better technique for your drivnig style. I would assume we all try new things on the track from time to time and incorporate the new things as we find they improve our times or our comfort level.
I'll continue to practice LFB until I get the hang of smooth LFB. I agree that it isn't fair to "knock" the practice until you have mastered it and decided for yourself, which is the better technique for your drivnig style. I would assume we all try new things on the track from time to time and incorporate the new things as we find they improve our times or our comfort level.
09-29-2007, 05:09 PM
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I've tried it a couple of times and need way more practice. I'm apparently not coordinated enough to avoid "overbraking" when using my left foot. My left foot acts like it is trained for clutch operations and has not received the memo that the brake pedal should not be treated like a clutch. It isn't a race to floor for the brake pedal, as that seems to cause stability problems.
I'll continue to practice LFB until I get the hang of smooth LFB. I agree that it isn't fair to "knock" the practice until you have mastered it and decided for yourself, which is the better technique for your drivnig style. I would assume we all try new things on the track from time to time and incorporate the new things as we find they improve our times or our comfort level.
I'll continue to practice LFB until I get the hang of smooth LFB. I agree that it isn't fair to "knock" the practice until you have mastered it and decided for yourself, which is the better technique for your drivnig style. I would assume we all try new things on the track from time to time and incorporate the new things as we find they improve our times or our comfort level.
09-29-2007, 08:43 PM
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About RA though, for turn 2 would be under the assumption that you take 1 in 3rd gear and stay in third through 4?
What do you think about turn 5? Too risky w/ oversteer there? I dont down shift there. And 7 as well, since you already downshifted for 6.
Okay here is a good question......
When LFB, do you hit the gas before letting off the brakes? And if so, when do you start hitting the gas ( I know this applies to turbo cars moreso), or if the brake zone is short enough, do you apply soft throttle application at the same time as hitting the brake?