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I think Ken's heels are touching the floor because he's wearing stilettos (wrapped in CF vinyl, of course :P). :roflpuke2: |
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I use a combination of flexing my ankle and my whole leg to push the clutch in, but releasing I just flex my ankle until it grabs and I get moving, then I pull my leg off of the clutch, it feels like I have the most control that way.
Honestly, do whatever works for you, everyone has a different method of regulating the clutch, and it'll depend a lot on what type of car/truck you're driving(I can't use just my ankle on my dad's truck for example). Just do what you feel comfortable with and practice and you will get a good feeling for the pedal. |
I use the whole leg method, although my heel does occasionally touch the floor (when resting, usually, like at a traffic light with the clutch in).
The important thing, no matter how you position your foot/leg, is that you have total control over the clutch release. You need to be able to release slowly from a stop or on a hill, or release a little quicker for faster shifts. If you get into a routine where your clutch release becomes robotic, you're going to have issues in certain situations. |
I know most Z owners with manual's on the forum have the SRM, but does anyone here heel-toe shift?
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yah, there's no right or wrong way to work the clutch. just make sure it's comforting to you and you have consistent control. it's actually the throttle that is more involved. |
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even with the SRM turned on you still want to apply a slight bit of throttle to get a smooth down shift at lower rpm. downshifting aggressively the SRM does very well. |
Lets not get off topic here. Matt i have a question when you go from N to 1st your foot is completely off the ground? I found it most difficult going from N to 1st without having the heel planted on the ground
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Regardless of what gear I'm in, my heel isn't touching the floor while I'm in "shifting mode", whether I'm accelerating from a stop or driving in traffic. If I'm on the highway, my foot will rest to the left of the clutch, obviously on the floor and if I'm at a traffic light that'll be green soon, I may rest my heel on the floor temporarily. Once I'm ready to shift again, up goes my heel slightly as I get ready to shift. |
here's something that'll crack you guys up.
i play piano in my spare time and it has 3 pedals. so i was showing my wife how i can heel/toe the sostenuto (center) pedal with the sustain (right) pedal. :p i dont think there's anyone that heel/toe's piano's. |
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