nixy Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 right i had a check. i press the brake mostly with my big toe while pressing the throttle with the outside of the ball of my foot (pinky toe joint). my foot is rotated a bit but not uncomfortably so. wide feet size 9/10 i suppose helps. looking at it i would have never thought they were so far apart it doesnt feel that bad I remember your platform seriously chunky trainers (think there's a pic on here somewhere.....) i'm not surprised its so easy for you! You must just mash all the pedals with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 whaaaat? they are just wide not chunky!! skater style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 yeah i wondered where the skateboard was......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 omg, you are so rude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 giZ Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'll blame it on my tiny penis/feet... I'll be down on the group buy on the pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgeydt50 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 nice pair of nike 6.0's does the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 mmmmmmmmm....... and wear these....Nike Air Zoom Moire (Mine are white with a golden Swoosh tho) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 What a dirty mat! go stand in the corner bm!, nice pedal though. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 mmmmmmmmm....... and wear these....Nike Air Zoom Moire (Mine are white with a golden Swoosh tho) What happened to your Carbon Fibre shoes Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 What happened to your Carbon Fibre shoes Mark? I wore them to Modified Live Sunday just gone, so they are still about. but for driving I do prefer the Nikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 What happened to your Carbon Fibre shoes Mark? I wore them to Modified Live Sunday just gone, so they are still about. but for driving I do prefer the Nikes But the Oakley's go with your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stichy Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 ive opened a new thread. if you are interested add your name viewtopic.php?f=33&t=28674 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 ive opened a new thread.if you are interested add your name viewtopic.php?f=33&t=28674 Good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawbhp Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I haven't had the car long bit have had problems getting h & t to work too. It was easy in my old Clio 182, even with narrow Puma driving shoes. I think that the better you get, the easier it is to h & t at lower speeds. May need to invest in the Nismo pedal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Not sure a slipper clutch would work on a car really. For bikes, sure its all good as rev matching on them is harder and its easier to lock the rear. But on a car it would just mean no engine braking! ^^^ Is that right that the car wouldn't engine brake? hmmm don't think so it would just make the downshifting smoother and you wouldnt need to use a blip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Not sure a slipper clutch would work on a car really. For bikes, sure its all good as rev matching on them is harder and its easier to lock the rear. But on a car it would just mean no engine braking! ^^^ Is that right that the car wouldn't engine brake? hmmm don't think so it would just make the downshifting smoother and you wouldnt need to use a blip... Yes thats how slipper clutches work. There is no resistance to engine braking - ie if engine is spinning slower than wheels, it will just let the clutch "slip" so that it doesnt lock the back wheels up. Thats why its used in motorbikes as engine braking in bikes can easily lock the back wheel. Not really worth it in a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Not sure a slipper clutch would work on a car really. For bikes, sure its all good as rev matching on them is harder and its easier to lock the rear. But on a car it would just mean no engine braking! ^^^ Is that right that the car wouldn't engine brake? hmmm don't think so it would just make the downshifting smoother and you wouldnt need to use a blip... Yes thats how slipper clutches work. There is no resistance to engine braking - ie if engine is spinning slower than wheels, it will just let the clutch "slip" so that it doesnt lock the back wheels up. Thats why its used in motorbikes as engine braking in bikes can easily lock the back wheel. Not really worth it in a car. hmm my own experience on track on bike with slipper clutch is that it slowly engage the clutch with the engine; engine braking still occurs but the rear wheel doesn't lockup. I need to investigate this further btw, tried a heal toe downshift earlier today... lol think I'll do it on closed road the next time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 practice makes perfect its not as bad as your first left foot braking experience pmsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiemonster Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 btw, tried a heal toe downshift earlier today... lol think I'll do it on closed road the next time... Glad im not the only one that failed miserably is there some sort of technique to it? as i just seem to get faster each time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 btw, tried a heal toe downshift earlier today... lol think I'll do it on closed road the next time... Glad im not the only one that failed miserably is there some sort of technique to it? as i just seem to get faster each time its much easier to learn from a higher speed imo under more braking as it smooths it more. like an empty motorway slip lane with plenty of room to recover, 70-0. best way to start is begin braking having your foot positioned how you will have it, dont touch the throttle at this point. do this till your comfy braking with your foot at this funny angle. now with the car stationary with the engine running press the brake and pactice using the throttle, pick a number of revs and try to get it while holding the brake then try mving about the revs to get a feel for it so its familiar. holding the brake as you do this. now go onto the road and give it a go. plenty of room required to be safe with noone about, track would be ideal. put the two motions together, at first you will find you give it to much and it lurches or too little. tis all about practice thats how i was tought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 btw, tried a heal toe downshift earlier today... lol think I'll do it on closed road the next time... Glad im not the only one that failed miserably is there some sort of technique to it? as i just seem to get faster each time its much easier to learn from a higher speed imo under more braking as it smooths it more. like an empty motorway slip lane with plenty of room to recover, 70-0. best way to start is begin braking having your foot positioned how you will have it, dont touch the throttle at this point. do this till your comfy braking with your foot at this funny angle. now with the car stationary with the engine running press the brake and pactice using the throttle, pick a number of revs and try to get it while holding the brake then try mving about the revs to get a feel for it so its familiar. holding the brake as you do this. now go onto the road and give it a go. plenty of room required to be safe with noone about, track would be ideal. put the two motions together, at first you will find you give it to much and it lurches or too little. tis all about practice thats how i was tought. cheers, thats on my to do list now btw, first time I tried braking with my left foot.... = glad there is a law to wear seat belts It was in my dad's chevy with him in it and me as a 'learner' driver. Never seens someone so close to hitting the front windshield with there head... practice makes perfect though and managed it real good in the end. Since lost that 'skill'... so if you dont use it I suposse you loose it Think this might be something that I could film, just need to find a good area to practice it on. A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 i h and t as much as possible or just simply blip the throttle as it smoothes the ride so much. technique i use for slow speeds is big toe+ the width of my big toe on my foot on the brake and simply roll/arch the right side of your foot on to the throttle and match revs. only when hammering do it flick my heel onto the throttle. tbh i spent a bit of time just blipping the throttle and learning what revs,speed and gear was ideal so that maybe something to do aswell if your "lurching". im not saying i hit it 100% of the time but 90% i reckon.. also as stated its alot easier to do it whilst going at a higher speed. ps: i got size 10 feet but i could still h and t with the standard pedal -ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Not sure a slipper clutch would work on a car really. For bikes, sure its all good as rev matching on them is harder and its easier to lock the rear. But on a car it would just mean no engine braking! ^^^ Is that right that the car wouldn't engine brake? hmmm don't think so it would just make the downshifting smoother and you wouldnt need to use a blip... Yes thats how slipper clutches work. There is no resistance to engine braking - ie if engine is spinning slower than wheels, it will just let the clutch "slip" so that it doesnt lock the back wheels up. Thats why its used in motorbikes as engine braking in bikes can easily lock the back wheel. Not really worth it in a car. hmm my own experience on track on bike with slipper clutch is that it slowly engage the clutch with the engine; engine braking still occurs but the rear wheel doesn't lockup. I need to investigate this further btw, tried a heal toe downshift earlier today... lol think I'll do it on closed road the next time... This should help - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slipper_clutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Not sure a slipper clutch would work on a car really. For bikes, sure its all good as rev matching on them is harder and its easier to lock the rear. But on a car it would just mean no engine braking! ^^^ Is that right that the car wouldn't engine brake? hmmm don't think so it would just make the downshifting smoother and you wouldnt need to use a blip... Yes thats how slipper clutches work. There is no resistance to engine braking - ie if engine is spinning slower than wheels, it will just let the clutch "slip" so that it doesnt lock the back wheels up. Thats why its used in motorbikes as engine braking in bikes can easily lock the back wheel. Not really worth it in a car. hmm my own experience on track on bike with slipper clutch is that it slowly engage the clutch with the engine; engine braking still occurs but the rear wheel doesn't lockup. I need to investigate this further btw, tried a heal toe downshift earlier today... lol think I'll do it on closed road the next time... This should help - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slipper_clutch Standard on my bike. One less thing to orry about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Stew, what u riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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