How many of you Auto Drivers drive with two feet?

ayrton88 · 02-17-2013, 05:19 PM

The only thing that bothers me is the left foot brakers tapping the brakes and bring the brake lights on unnecessarily...happens all the time and drives me nuts.
Otherwise, I think if one always drove AT, left foot braking would be all right. For us, that have always drove manuals, it would be a bad idea. I was always taught "when in doubt, both feet out." Disaster with an AT.

kenchan · 02-17-2013, 05:25 PM

ive accidentally slammed on a AT car's brakes with my left foot by mistake thinking it was the clutch while driving. i was like WTF.

the more reasons why AT's just suck in general.

DEpointfive0 · 02-17-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ive accidentally slammed on a AT car's brakes with my left foot by mistake thinking it was the clutch while driving. i was like WTF.

the more reasons why AT's just suck in general.

... That's REALLY subjective

kenchan · 02-17-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

... That's REALLY subjective

you're right, i should say torque converter AT's suck in general.

DEpointfive0 · 02-17-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you're right, i should say torque converter AT's suck in general.

LMAO, I agree, but AT's don't suck
(May I point out, hitting the brake thinking is the clutch is a user error, LOL)

kenchan · 02-17-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

LMAO, I agree, but AT's don't suck
(May I point out, hitting the brake thinking is the clutch is a user error, LOL)

damn, you're again, there's no place for torque converter AT cars for real car guys. thanks!

LunaZ · 02-17-2013, 05:46 PM

I regularly switch back and forth between right and left foot braking depending on what kind of driving I'm doing, regardless of the car's transmission.
Concentrate on what you're doing (driving, not texting, drinking a latte or readjusting your junk) and it's not an issue.

03g35coupe6mt · 02-17-2013, 06:07 PM

If i used my left foot for the brake id be kissing the windshield

KERMIT · 02-17-2013, 06:52 PM

Left Foot Braking

LunaZ · 02-17-2013, 06:57 PM

I'm actually left foot braking in this picture:

SurfDog · 02-17-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

I regularly switch back and forth between right and left foot braking depending on what kind of driving I'm doing, regardless of the car's transmission.
Concentrate on what you're doing (driving, not texting, drinking a latte or readjusting your junk) and it's not an issue.

except for the junk part. Its my junk Ill adjust it as much, as often and for as long as I need.

edconline · 02-17-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 03g35coupe6mt

If i used my left foot for the brake id be kissing the windshield

This.
So used to pressing the clutch right down, the two times I have ever braked with my left foot just to try it out (after karting all day) I almost went through the windshield. Good think no one was behind me!

scottIN · 02-17-2013, 08:26 PM

I can do it because of karting & be just as smooth. I'll do it during aggressive driving to settle the car before going into a turn - easier to tap the brake & get right back on the throttle. But for long distance driving I find it annoying just because of having to hold your foot back. In a kart, you just rest you foot on the 'side' of the pedal so you're pushing outboard and not dragging the brake.

TerribleONE · 02-17-2013, 08:29 PM

Jordo! · 02-17-2013, 11:59 PM

I have only done this in cars prone to stalling out at idle.

View Poll Results: How many of you Drive with Two feet.
I drive auto with two feet and am proud of it!	14	7.87%
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02-17-2013, 05:25 PM	#32 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ive accidentally slammed on a AT car's brakes with my left foot by mistake thinking it was the clutch while driving. i was like WTF. the more reasons why AT's just suck in general. JARblue and MJB like this.

02-17-2013, 05:46 PM	#37 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I regularly switch back and forth between right and left foot braking depending on what kind of driving I'm doing, regardless of the car's transmission. Concentrate on what you're doing (driving, not texting, drinking a latte or readjusting your junk) and it's not an issue. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

02-17-2013, 06:57 PM	#40 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I'm actually left foot braking in this picture: b1adesofcha0s likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

02-17-2013, 08:29 PM	#44 (permalink)
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02-17-2013, 05:19 PM	#31 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	The only thing that bothers me is the left foot brakers tapping the brakes and bring the brake lights on unnecessarily...happens all the time and drives me nuts. Otherwise, I think if one always drove AT, left foot braking would be all right. For us, that have always drove manuals, it would be a bad idea. I was always taught "when in doubt, both feet out." Disaster with an AT.

02-17-2013, 06:07 PM	#38 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 15	If i used my left foot for the brake id be kissing the windshield

02-17-2013, 06:52 PM	#39 (permalink)
KERMIT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Republic of Wadiya Posts: 301 Drives: Ms. Daisy Rep Power: 13	Left Foot Braking

02-17-2013, 08:26 PM	#43 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	I can do it because of karting & be just as smooth. I'll do it during aggressive driving to settle the car before going into a turn - easier to tap the brake & get right back on the throttle. But for long distance driving I find it annoying just because of having to hold your foot back. In a kart, you just rest you foot on the 'side' of the pedal so you're pushing outboard and not dragging the brake.

02-17-2013, 11:59 PM	#45 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I have only done this in cars prone to stalling out at idle. 03g35coupe6mt likes this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 02-18-2013 at 12:07 AM.

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