heel-toe problems

Bigalow · 08-15-2009, 06:34 AM

It was raining today so I decided to take the Z out for some fun. I found a nice open lot and did some 180s, doughnuts, and I was trying to ebrake drift but I noticed that my accel is naturally more depressed that my brake pedal.

I was experiencing difficulty heel-toe shifting so I decided to practice only that technique for the rest of the time I was there. I ended up calling it quits after I wasn't able complete one successful heel-toe technique...

Any other Z driver having the same problem on stock pedals? I'm considering purchasing an aftermarket gas pedal to have it leveled with my brake pedal. Anyone have insight?

JasonZ-YA · 08-15-2009, 06:39 AM

There are threads where others have modified the pedals....adding height and width to the gas pedal by welding on some plate aluminum...

I personally have the 380RS pedal and it helps a lot..
http://my350z.com/forum/body-interio...gas-pedal.html

-J

JasonZ-YA · 08-15-2009, 06:42 AM

Here is a good Fread........

http://my350z.com/forum/autocross-ro...toe-pedal.html

-J

Bigalow · 08-15-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonZ-YA

Here is a good Fread........

http://my350z.com/forum/autocross-ro...toe-pedal.html

-J

Jay,

thanks for the fread. Google and this site's search engine didn't turn up much. I'll take a look at that link later when I have more time.

Lee R · 08-15-2009, 07:19 AM

A road course driving class does a world of wonders!!! Costs more than any Youtube clip/article but is well worth it.

KornerCarver · 08-15-2009, 11:22 AM

I got my pedals from Autovation.net. They make heel and toe shifting much easier.

Bigalow · 08-15-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee R

A road course driving class does a world of wonders!!! Costs more than any Youtube clip/article but is well worth it.

I would if there was a course in or near the 757 area code.

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Originally Posted by KornerCarver

I got my pedals from Autovation.net. They make heel and toe shifting much easier.

Those pedals don't look even and seem almost like stock config... but to each his own.

Lee R · 08-16-2009, 07:22 AM

Virginia International Speedway is like 2 hours from you! Get on it man!

Bigalow · 08-16-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee R

Virginia International Speedway is like 2 hours from you! Get on it man!

Yes ssiirr. I did some investigating on my own and found this:
http://www.virnow.com/arrive-drive/

Nice but expensive.

Highway Riding · 08-19-2009, 12:31 PM

Keep practicing.. I have had the 380rs gas pedal for a while now and have yet to install because i have a base model and am missing some snaps.. Long story short is it gets easier with the right practice and time. A parking lot seems like a hard place to practice heel and toe. For me to get it perfect i just kept doing wot 3rd gear runs down into a turn either left hand or right and heel and toe into 2nd.. Also you can try on the highway going from 4th to third. Unlike drifiting this shouldn't get you into trouble as long your sensible with speed!

Bigalow · 08-19-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Highway Riding

Keep practicing.. I have had the 380rs gas pedal for a while now and have yet to install because i have a base model and am missing some snaps.. Long story short is it gets easier with the right practice and time. A parking lot seems like a hard place to practice heel and toe. For me to get it perfect i just kept doing wot 3rd gear runs down into a turn either left hand or right and heel and toe into 2nd.. Also you can try on the highway going from 4th to third. Unlike drifiting this shouldn't get you into trouble as long your sensible with speed!

If you're not keeping that pedal then I'll buy it from you now.

MPD47 · 08-19-2009, 07:18 PM

Your "go" pedal should be naturally more depressed than your brake pedal. They are set that way so that under HEAVY braking you can easily heel toe. I have never had an issue with stock Z pedals.

Bigalow · 08-19-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MPD47

Your "go" pedal should be naturally more depressed than your brake pedal. They are set that way so that under HEAVY braking you can easily heel toe. I have never had an issue with stock Z pedals.

I'm happy for you.

I need a better pedal for these crooked feet I have.

Highway Riding · 08-20-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigalow

I'm happy for you.

I need a better pedal of these crooked feet I have.

LOL i'm keeping it.. Z1 is sellig them..
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...or&prodid=3669

Bigalow · 08-20-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Highway Riding

LOL i'm keeping it.. Z1 is sellig them..
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...or&prodid=3669

No prob. I figured you didn't want to hold on to something your not using.

Z1 Performance · 08-20-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Highway Riding

Keep practicing.. I have had the 380rs gas pedal for a while now and have yet to install because i have a base model and am missing some snaps.. Long story short is it gets easier with the right practice and time. A parking lot seems like a hard place to practice heel and toe. For me to get it perfect i just kept doing wot 3rd gear runs down into a turn either left hand or right and heel and toe into 2nd.. Also you can try on the highway going from 4th to third. Unlike drifiting this shouldn't get you into trouble as long your sensible with speed!

I have plenty of the extra pieces you need in stock

Bigalow · 08-30-2009, 06:19 PM

I installed my 380RS pedal a couple of days ago and today I took the Z out for a test run.

I'm still getting used to this pedal setup but the 380 allowed me to put my foot in a better position. Thanks for the input all.

Highway Riding · 08-30-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance

I have plenty of the extra pieces you need in stock

Thanks.. I'll def request the snaps when i make another purchase. Specifically a shift knob just not sure which one yet. My car only has 36,000 miles and my knob is worn the f out already

. But soon man.. Again thanks..

Highway Riding · 08-30-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigalow

I installed my 380RS pedal a couple of days ago and today I took the Z out for a test run.

I'm still getting used to this pedal setup but the 380 allowed me to put my foot in a better position. Thanks for the input all.

Nice.. Driving the car to it's max potential within reason can def make it a better expereince for a 350Z owner.