Heel / Toe In The Z
01-30-2009, 03:33 PM
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I have small feet so i use my big toe and the toe next to it on the brake and my entire heel in the gas, you just have to be able to bend it enough, with the right amount of track time you will find that the Z is one of the most forgiving sports cars out there. Bleeping the throttle is so smooth in my car even b4 the jwt flywheel. Remember try to match how fast u let the clutch out to how fast ur rpm's are going up and always release the clutch on the up-rev try not to go past the inital rpm the next gear is going to be in...
01-31-2009, 03:57 AM
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actually, I was just seeing how you would respond and I am glad to see an actual true answer. We have had many here who said "it's easy, anyone can do it" then when asked how they never responded. It sounds like you have been working on this and found a away that works for you.
I will say I don't agree with the toe on the brake technique. It means one has the weakest part of the foot, and the least surface area on the most important pedal. For those with smaller feet I teach them to place the entire ball of the foot on the brake then rotate the foot and catch the side of the foot, or even the ball on the ankle on the gas. That way you make sure you always catch the brake with the correct pressure.
I will say I don't agree with the toe on the brake technique. It means one has the weakest part of the foot, and the least surface area on the most important pedal. For those with smaller feet I teach them to place the entire ball of the foot on the brake then rotate the foot and catch the side of the foot, or even the ball on the ankle on the gas. That way you make sure you always catch the brake with the correct pressure.
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02-02-2009, 04:31 PM
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hey guys - pedals arrived today - literally took me 2 minutes to install, could not be easier!
Install write up is posted on our blog
http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/2...pedal-install/
You can order the pedal from us beginning tomorrow. We have 4 in stock right now.
Thanks!
Install write up is posted on our blog
http://cornerbalance.wordpress.com/2...pedal-install/
You can order the pedal from us beginning tomorrow. We have 4 in stock right now.
Thanks!
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02-03-2009, 02:15 PM
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all gone! For those interested, we are going to place another order this week, arrival will be end of next week...so let us know asap (by Friday the latest so we can include you). Paypal can be sent to z1sales@z1auto.com
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02-03-2009, 04:52 PM
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all gone! For those interested, we are going to place another order this week, arrival will be end of next week...so let us know asap (by Friday the latest so we can include you). Paypal can be sent to z1sales@z1auto.com
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02-03-2009, 05:57 PM
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actually, I was just seeing how you would respond and I am glad to see an actual true answer. We have had many here who said "it's easy, anyone can do it" then when asked how they never responded. It sounds like you have been working on this and found a away that works for you.
I will say I don't agree with the toe on the brake technique. It means one has the weakest part of the foot, and the least surface area on the most important pedal. For those with smaller feet I teach them to place the entire ball of the foot on the brake then rotate the foot and catch the side of the foot, or even the ball on the ankle on the gas. That way you make sure you always catch the brake with the correct pressure.
I will say I don't agree with the toe on the brake technique. It means one has the weakest part of the foot, and the least surface area on the most important pedal. For those with smaller feet I teach them to place the entire ball of the foot on the brake then rotate the foot and catch the side of the foot, or even the ball on the ankle on the gas. That way you make sure you always catch the brake with the correct pressure.
I'll try to put up some videos of how to do it correctly later as I will do it myself in my own Z to show the proper way in the Z.
02-04-2009, 07:09 AM
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all gone! For those interested, we are going to place another order this week, arrival will be end of next week...so let us know asap (by Friday the latest so we can include you). Paypal can be sent to z1sales@z1auto.com
Thanks!
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02-11-2009, 05:53 PM
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i installed this on my car over the weekend. i can't really comment on the actual heel n toe cause i haven't tried it yet, but i can say it will be much easier. i found myself hitting the gas a few times when i was braking without try to, so it should really help