Heel and Toeing ?
Discussion
Have mentioned this before but am trying to regain the skill but is it basially not possible in some cars, was trying in the Galaxy (Yes I know) tonight and there is too much of a gap (in work shoes) to get a convincing blip.
Which cars are good for it and which arent, are there any shoes that help as I used to find it a massive help.
Which cars are good for it and which arent, are there any shoes that help as I used to find it a massive help.
Size 10 Converse never fail me in any manual car I've driven. Some take more of a blip than other though but that down to engine characteristics.
If the peddle gaps is to large to start with I brake with the left half of my foot rather than swinging heel accros you can rock your foot to the side to blip. this works alot better in bottom hinged accelerator peddles in BMW's etc.
If the peddle gaps is to large to start with I brake with the left half of my foot rather than swinging heel accros you can rock your foot to the side to blip. this works alot better in bottom hinged accelerator peddles in BMW's etc.
Contigo said:
Heel and Toe in a galaxy as you say! Are you really needing to match the engine revs on a downchange? Cornering at 80?
Why not? It makes for smooth driving. You don't need to be on a qualifier. I do it all the time without thinking, whether that's a trip to Tesco or a hot lap of the Nordschleife and regardless of car.SmartVenom said:
Really easy in a porsche, the pedals seem perfectly positioned for it regardless of footwear (within reason, obviously I don't wear high heels while driving (honest)). Makes for a lot smoother drive as well.
Haha, the first time I drove my 924 I kept accidentally revving instead of braking cause the pedals were so closely spaced. Good once you get used to it though.Took me a while to re-learn for my old
BMW after years in Peugeots. I could never do it I my wife's 106 GTi afterward! I find my wife's current Focus ST quite difficult the first few times as the brakes are so over assisted. You end up head butting the steering wheel. My Westfield is good for it though!
BMW after years in Peugeots. I could never do it I my wife's 106 GTi afterward! I find my wife's current Focus ST quite difficult the first few times as the brakes are so over assisted. You end up head butting the steering wheel. My Westfield is good for it though!
Great Pretender said:
Why not? It makes for smooth driving. You don't need to be on a qualifier. I do it all the time without thinking, whether that's a trip to Tesco or a hot lap of the Nordschleife and regardless of car.
Precisely. The only other option is no BGOL so you can rev match.It really is vulgar to pull the revs up on the biting point.
Raize said:
SmartVenom said:
Really easy in a porsche, the pedals seem perfectly positioned for it regardless of footwear (within reason, obviously I don't wear high heels while driving (honest)). Makes for a lot smoother drive as well.
Haha, the first time I drove my 924 I kept accidentally revving instead of braking cause the pedals were so closely spaced. Good once you get used to it though.Dont know why but I seem to be driving the Galaxy quite quickly, I quite like making unlikely cars go quickly, perhaps trying to accelrate the two young Asian guys in the Audi S3 last night was a bit rash but was satisfying seeing it blast past when they realised they were getting dusted by People Carrier.
As above, Converse is imo the best driving show out there. Can be worn on a day to day basis without looking like a try hard t
t and perfectly thin/flexible sole for heel and toe.
I've found the Mk1 Ford Ka to be perfect for heel and toe.
Unfortunately, I'm still really struggling with the E36 and its floor mounted accelerator.
t and perfectly thin/flexible sole for heel and toe.I've found the Mk1 Ford Ka to be perfect for heel and toe.
Unfortunately, I'm still really struggling with the E36 and its floor mounted accelerator.
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