Ok, I know how to drive a stick and i've heard of the technique called "heel and toe" when driving. How is this technique accomplished when shifting and what is the advantage of it as opposed to shifting normally? Thanks!
2007-06-03 19:58:27 · 7 answers · asked by justanormalguy 2 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ Other - Auto Racing
This does NOT apply to standard driving that you do from day to day on the road. This is a road rally racing technique, to facilitate a down gear shift while combining braking at the same time. The right heel is on the gas, the right toe on the brake and the left foot on the clutch. Essentially, you brake while double clutching to match gear speeds faster than synchromesh does to change gears quickly and brake during a turn, with the object to control the braking and get back in gear quickly to accelerate out of the turn, faster than you could do by relying on the synchromesh alone to get the gears up to speed to prevent grinding.
2007-06-03 20:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by rowlfe 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I believe the others have answered your question. However, I wouild not recommend practicing heel toe braking on the street. First of all nearly all modern manual transmissions are sychromeshed, meaning there is no need for heel toe. But yes heel toe does help to keep the car in the power band, and will reduce wear and tear. If you really want to practice, go to an empty parking lot, but don't start trying new driving techniques on the road. Wait til you are experienced first.
2007-06-04 05:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by F1maniac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heel and toe is a standard technique for ANY form of auto racing on a road course, not just rally cars. It's used to keep the engine in the right power band during braking. Here's the wikipedia entry. Another good source is the book "Bob Bondurant on High Performance Driving". And yes you can practice heel and toe on the street.
2007-06-04 00:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by neohioguy1962 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is a classic way to drive. you put your right heel on the brake and right toes on the gas to feather the gas and brake at the same time to ease yourself in and out of corners.
2007-06-04 00:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by Richard and Mollie P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No driving a car without insurance is more like having sex with no protection. Everyone isn't sexually compatible. Its good to see what you're getting before you get stuck with a lemon.
2016-05-20 23:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by joanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think rowlfe gave you the best answer
2007-06-04 06:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by Gorilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like said before, the others have answered your question. Please don't try this on the street though.
2007-06-04 05:51:21 · answer #7 · answered by deerislandnan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋