Difficult to heel toe

[iLuveKetchup]

I agree with SupraLove & robo_robb. There is no right or wrong way to heel-toe, but I strongly discourage using the right side of your foot to blip the throttle. Braking is the utmost priority when entering a corner. As others have stated, your foot can slip when just using a part of your foot on the brake and you can end up in a bad situation. So it is important to get the most footing on the brake pedal so that you can apply the proper brake pressure safely.

Here's an example of my heel-toe on my s2k (which has the same size throttle pedal & spacing from the brake). Quick heel-toe on 00:34.
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[ayau]

Originally Posted by iLuveKetchup

I agree with SupraLove & robo_robb. There is no right or wrong way to heel-toe, but I strongly discourage using the right side of your foot to blip the throttle. Braking is the utmost priority when entering a corner. As others have stated, your foot can slip when just using a part of your foot on the brake and you can end up in a bad situation. So it is important to get the most footing on the brake pedal so that you can apply the proper brake pressure.

Here's an example of my heel-toe on my s2k (which has the same size throttle pedal & spacing from the brake). Quick heel-toe on 00:34.

nice video. what racing harness is that? i thought the stock cr seats didn't allow proper installation of a racing harness.

[pinoyplaya]

Easiest car to heel toe is 370z with rev matching... you dont need to heel toe!

[iLuveKetchup]

Originally Posted by ayau

nice video. what racing harness is that? i thought the stock cr seats didn't allow proper installation of a racing harness.

Thanks! They are Recaro SPGs with Schroth Profi II. The video is with an 06 s2k (non CR).

[Wise]

I'm 6'2" with a size 12 foot and I find it hard to heel toe in this car. It's the action of rolling my heel horizontal to press the accelerator after I've put my toe on the brake.

If the seat was able to slide back like an extra inch or two it would be fine but at the moment it feels pretty awkward.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Wise

I'm 6'2" with a size 12 foot and I find it hard to heel toe in this car. It's the action of rolling my heel horizontal to press the accelerator after I've put my toe on the brake.

If the seat was able to slide back like an extra inch or two it would be fine but at the moment it feels pretty awkward.

Hmm, sorry to hear that.

[Packofcrows]

Originally Posted by SupraLove

I whipped up a quick reference on how I do it in my dad's TSX (Footwork only):

Step 1: You're driving...



Step 2: Brake as you approach the corner.



Step 3: Clutch in, downshift, blip the throttle with the side of your foot:



Step 4: Clutch out, continue braking.



Step 5: Corner and add gas, continue driving.




That's how I do it. Sometimes the right way is too uncomfortable for my ankle (I'm a size 9), so I slip in technique and end up using half my foot to brake and half to blip:



Dangerous. Don't do this. Your foot could slip off the brake and you could lose control. I do it sometimes, but that's because I'm an idiot.

Sometimes, my slip isn't too bad, but still doesn't retain proper technique:




Hopefully this clears up any questions on how to heel-toe. I've sat in the FR-S and tried to heel toe with the car turned off, and it's pretty easy the way I do it, but the TSX is definitely easier, and the gas pedal in the FR-S is a bit higher than I'd like, so I can see how it would be difficult for someone with smaller feet to heel toe. Cheers everyone.

What are shoes? I like lol

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

What are shoes? I like lol

Dude was banned almost 3 years ago so doubt you will get a reply. Unless he is back and decides to out himself I guess.

[Packofcrows]

damnit I didnt see dates.

Those are good pics though.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

damnit I didnt see dates.

Those are good pics though.

Yes they are. Not sure how he trained the shoes to do that so well though.

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by Wise

I'm 6'2" with a size 12 foot and I find it hard to heel toe in this car. It's the action of rolling my heel horizontal to press the accelerator after I've put my toe on the brake.

If the seat was able to slide back like an extra inch or two it would be fine but at the moment it feels pretty awkward.

O.o maybe u just need one of those cusco paddles on the gas? I don't think it's a height matter but more of a seating position/paddle height. No gangsta lean for ya.

I'm 5"11 with chairs not even all the way back with size 12.5 shoes. I used to find it hard till I got that cusco gas paddle.

[Chanpion]

Originally Posted by blu_

It's easier to heal to when you are really standing on the pedal. Casual driving not so much which is good IMO.

This is so true! It's the height difference. When you step hard on it, the height difference is perfect.
I think it's a solid compromise. I'd rather have easier heal toeing when I need to than when it doesn't matter.

[track junkie]

Originally Posted by Wise

I'm 6'2" with a size 12 foot and I find it hard to heel toe in this car. It's the action of rolling my heel horizontal to press the accelerator after I've put my toe on the brake.

If the seat was able to slide back like an extra inch or two it would be fine but at the moment it feels pretty awkward.

I'm 6' 2" with a size 12 foot and I don't have any trouble.
I use a different technique. I don't use my heel to blip the throttle. I roll my foot and hit it with the side of my shoe.
My heel never hits the throttle pedal. I slide my seat 3 inches away from maximum extension with a very upright seat back at all times.

You don't have to use your heel and you can be very consistent. Everyone is different anatomically so experiment and find a way that works for you.