Dave172 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 After a track day I now understand the need to heal and toe . And haveing spent the last month perfecting it was just wanting to no if it was something other people done while day to day driving or is it just me ? Or is there more useful technique out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introspect Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I've incorporated it into my day to day driving after using heal and toe on track. Once you've learnt it, not doing it just feels wrong! I think driving on track really makes you aware of how important smoothness is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Not tried the heel and toe technique, but I guess I can be lazy and get the synchro rev to simulate it. Have to agree though makes changing down a lot of fun, especially with the roof down and a nice exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobears Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I love braking too as it is just as much fun as accelerating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Sounds like a disease, can someone explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Anyone over 60 will be familiar with this although you needed it for different reasons back then . Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
introspect Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Sounds like a disease, can someone explain Basically you blip the throttle when changing down a gear to match the gearbox revs to the engine revs to get a completely smooth and seamless downshift. Doing this means you're not upsetting the balance of the car as you brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez @ H-Dev Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I tend to us the ball of my foot and big toe to brake and the side of my foot to blip the throttle. On my zed, at least, its very useful as it tends to want to lose traction at the rear when changing down without heal+toe. I'm talking about on track, not just popping down the shops... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1942 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I do it most days when I don't feel too tired! If I'm wrecked I'm usually driving so slow there's no need as the rpm only rises a few 100 rpm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 ah........................the beauty of the 370 synchro-rev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave172 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 I tend to us the ball of my foot and big toe to brake and the side of my foot to blip the throttle. On my zed, at least, its very useful as it tends to want to lose traction at the rear when changing down without heal+toe. I'm talking about on track, not just popping down the shops... you not feel the need in spirited road driving ? i think it makes a big difference ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave172 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 ah........................the beauty of the 370 synchro-rev l,a,z,y haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soimafreak Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I tend to heal and toe if i'm in a "spirited" drive but if i'm driving more sedately I skip it, just when needs must. Never use to do it in any other cars but does make life so much nicer when changing down at speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I tend to heal and toe if i'm in a "spirited" drive but if i'm driving more sedately I skip it, just when needs must. This is what I used to do in the 350z. If you dont need to slow down quickly then I'd just down change and blip using just engine braking to slow down, only using heel-toe when I needed to brake at the same time If you can do it properly it will save wear and tear on the gearbox and clutch so well worth doing if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I've been slowing down for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hmmmm its definitely a useful technique to learn, but more relevant on track I found. In normal day to day driving I don't bother, as I can only heel and toe smoothly when I'm braking quite hard, which I don't normally do on roads as my GF is normally in the car! However get it right and you feel like and absolute hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soimafreak Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hmmmm its definitely a useful technique to learn, but more relevant on track I found. In normal day to day driving I don't bother, as I can only heel and toe smoothly when I'm braking quite hard, which I don't normally do on roads as my GF is normally in the car! Initially I justified it to the wife as it saving wear and tear on the car, and continued to remind her it was a sports car, now she double de-clutches while changing down so as to not damage the car, don't think she heal and toe's, but who knows whats he does in my car when i'm not there to supervise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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