Heel-and-toe help

[355bhp]

I love my recently acquired '05 C2S coupe, but I'm still having a little trouble adapting to the pedals for heel-and-toe double-clutch downshifting, and I'd rather not install aftermarket pedals. Is the primary method toe-heel, where the toe pokes the accelerator, or is a simple rocking motion of the right foot preferred? I have a size 13E foot, but that doesn't seem to hinder me; it's just that when I'm applying the brake, I twist my foot for the heel to tap the gas in the traditional manner, but more often than not, I miss the pedal altogether. Any tips or suggestions will be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Rick

[Topless]

I am no heel toe expert but I use the ball of my foot for the brake and blip the throttle with the pinky toe. No heel involved. I have driven some cars where a simple aluminum plate was added to the gas pedal to make it an easier reach. Worked great.

Edited October 25, 2008 by Topless

[keninirvine]

I am no heel toe expert but I use the ball of my foot for the brake and blip the throttle with the pinky toe. No heel involved. I have driven some cars where a simple aluminum plate was added to the gas pedal to make it an easier reach. Worked great.

I think most Porsche drivers find it easier to roll their right foot, with the left side on the brake, and right side on the accelerator. The use of the heel on the accelerator generally seems awkward for most of us (from what I've read).

[355bhp]

I think most Porsche drivers find it easier to roll their right foot, with the left side on the brake, and right side on the accelerator. The use of the heel on the accelerator generally seems awkward for most of us (from what I've read).

I'm trying to find a solution where I can continue to rest my heel on the floor at the base of the accelerator while rolling or rotating my foot while braking. It seems to require lots more practice than the more intuitive (to me) Alfas and old Bimmers I've owned. Heck, even in my old Mazda 626 and Honda Civic, the operation was easier in the traditional manner. Maybe I just have to get used to the Porsche method. That means lotsa practice, and THAT means I get to drive my car even more!

[70Sixter]

I recently added the Ultimate Pedals with the heel plate extension. Not much practice yet, tho. My biggest problem is getting the blip right. The engine winds down soooo slowly compared to my 914-6.

[355bhp]

I am no heel toe expert but I use the ball of my foot for the brake and blip the throttle with the pinky toe. No heel involved.

I think most Porsche drivers find it easier to roll their right foot, with the left side on the brake, and right side on the accelerator.

I'm getting used to the ball-pinky-toe technique, and I can rest my heel on the floor during the process (the advantage of big feet!). Like 70Sixter, control of the throttle input is still a bit ragged, but I'm getting better at it. And it's lotsa fun too!

[Sand8]

I am no heel toe expert but I use the ball of my foot for the brake and blip the throttle with the pinky toe. No heel involved.

I think most Porsche drivers find it easier to roll their right foot, with the left side on the brake, and right side on the accelerator.

I'm getting used to the ball-pinky-toe technique, and I can rest my heel on the floor during the process (the advantage of big feet!). Like 70Sixter, control of the throttle input is still a bit ragged, but I'm getting better at it. And it's lotsa fun too!

Easier to do it when in sport mode.

[355bhp]

Easier to do it when in sport mode.

Ah. Good tip. I'll make sure my dentures are screwed in tight and give it a try tonight on my way home. And DANG, that thing sure is fun to drive!

Well, traffic was ridiculously heavy tonight, but the Sport mode seemed to make little difference in heel-and-toe-double-clutch down-shifting, but it's lotsa fun practicing.

If I may stray a bit from the thread; seeing that all my fillings stayed in place, I kinda like the rougher-tougher ride combined with the all-around quicker response. I could get used to it.

Edited November 6, 2008 by 123taxi

[355bhp]

I just read this article in this morning's L.A. Times: http://www.latimes.com/classified/automoti...0,3623022.story

I guess we're obsolete.

Edited December 5, 2008 by 355bhp