heel and toeing saves your engine, and trans. The whole idea behind heel
and toe is to match engine, trans and wheel speed. As speed increases, it
pays in other ways too, as you heel and toe gives you a nice stable
platform, and you can then seperate different parts of the car and allow
them to w
On Dec 22, 2007 7:56 AM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I know there are a lot of left-foot brakers out there.
> How? Because of the number of cars with brake lights on
> when they're obviously not decelerating, either steadily
> or intermittently.
I've made the same observation, althoug
> > >> ... And on occasion am trying to learn "heel
> > >> and toe" braking technique on the 5 spd 16V
> > >>
> > >> Chuck
> > >Once you get heel and toe down, you'll wonder how you ever drove
> > >a stick without using it. Go into a corner and get it all just
> > >right, and it > > giv
No, its not a diesel list.
E M wrote:
> Not meant as a flame or insult to any who use their left foot, I do too at
> times. But not for reaction time. I don't know of any driving instructor
> who would suggest using your left foot to brake, in the real world, would
> increase you safety or braki
Bob,
You will get a call...
Chuck
On Dec 22, 2007, at 1:52 AM, Robert Rentfro wrote:
> Chuck, from an island, told Mr. Jim:
>
>
> "Be back in Phoenix mid January..
>
> Will give you a call then.."
>
> Let me know too. It would be nice to see your faces.
>
> Bob R.
>
>
Ed,
Then there is always "powershifting"... (no clutch at all!)
Chuck
On Dec 21, 2007, at 8:16 PM, E M wrote:
> Chuck,
>
> Once you get heel and toe down, you'll wonder how you ever drove a
> stick
> without using it. Go into a corner and get it all just right, and
> it gives
> a smile no
Not meant as a flame or insult to any who use their left foot, I do too at
times. But not for reaction time. I don't know of any driving instructor
who would suggest using your left foot to brake, in the real world, would
increase you safety or braking time in anyway.
As far as I know, even thou
And the Diesel contact to this flame trap would be??
--
Regards,
Peter T. Arnold
2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 19Kmi, No problems!
1987 300SDL 286 KMI Now lives with Dave Walton, Cleveland Ohio
1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi
1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen
Wife has a Cruizer, 87 K
<>
Chuck,
I did start out by saying I hate left foot brakers, then I changed it to
avoid personal connotations. My daughter is a left foot braker, as are most
type A personalities, some of whom, I actually like!
Ya, we definitely have to do lunch and get caught up.
Jim Friesen
P
> Nobody ever suggested that you "Rest" your left foot on the brake
> pedal. You pulled that out of the air.
I know there are a lot of left-foot brakers out there.
How? Because of the number of cars with brake lights on
when they're obviously not decelerating, either steadily
or intermittently.
If you're putting your trust in your reaction time by left braking alone,
you're already off the road and in the ditch. Think ahead and start
reacting before you "need" to.
I'd even dare to say, brake pressure if more important that that first
reaction time. You can get on the brakes as fast as
Anytime you have to downshift is the right venue. If you don't do it,
you're only doing half your job and not matching engine speed to trans and
road speed.
Ed
300E
911SC
On 22/12/2007, Peter T. Arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Absolutely, a wonderful skill when used in the right venue.
>
Absolutely, a wonderful skill when used in the right venue.
Not something useful in rush hour traffic.
The famed Jimmy Clark always had a car w/automatic for city use.
--
Regards,
Peter T. Arnold
2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 19Kmi, No problems!
1987 300SDL 286 KMI Now lives with Dave Walton,
This is getting silly.
Nobody ever suggested that you "Rest" your left foot on the brake
pedal. You pulled that out of the air.
Drive with 2 feet, your choice.
Choose to follow me and I have better reaction times because I often
brake with my left foot, the choice of lawyers will be mine.
--
Re
Chuck, from an island, told Mr. Jim:
"Be back in Phoenix mid January..
Will give you a call then.."
Let me know too. It would be nice to see your faces.
Bob R.
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Yeah, I hate those idiotic behaviors you describe. But they're caused by
inept, careless driving by inept, careless drivers - not by
left-foot-braking.
Brian
On Dec 21, 2007 9:18 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> In a message dated 12/21/2007 8:21:53 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROT
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> Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:18:09 EST
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Harrowing and/OT: now left foot brakers
>
>
> In a message dated 12/21/2007 8:21:53 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED
Chuck,
Once you get heel and toe down, you'll wonder how you ever drove a stick
without using it. Go into a corner and get it all just right, and it gives
a smile no paddle shift system ever will. If you want to be one with your
car, and get the most out of it, heel and toe. :-)
Ed
300E
On 22/
>> I hate the idea of left foot braking with a passion
Hey Jim.
Does this mean we can't get together for lunch sometime.
'Cuz I regularly left foot brake And on occasion am trying
to learn "heel and toe" braking technique on the 5 spd 16V
Be back in Phoen
In a message dated 12/21/2007 8:21:53 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Using one foot forces you to RELEASE the throttle when you engage the
brake. If you put the brake where the clutch is supposed to be, then
people who are accustomed to a manual transmission woul
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