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NoVtec 08-03-2012 05:50 PM

Difficult to heel toe
 
Does anyone else find it difficult to heel toe in FRS/BRZ?

I would love to buy something to fix this problem.

Anyone have some recommendations?

Hanzo 08-03-2012 05:53 PM

This is the easiest car I have ever owed to heel and toe in. I could do it in my flip flop. Now I am curious what car you think it's easier to heel and toe...

Gen 08-03-2012 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanzo (Post 357799)
This is the easiest car I have ever owed to heel and toe in. I could do it in my flip flop. Now I am curious what car you think it's easier to heel and toe...

Lotus. Pedals are so close together I could just use the right side of my foot to hit the gas. :D

In all honesty, the gas pedal feels too low to me in comparison to the brake, but most people seem to find it a very good car for heel toeing.

sho220 08-03-2012 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NoVtec (Post 357788)
I would love to buy something to fix this problem.

Wider shoes! :)

Hanzo 08-03-2012 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen (Post 357804)
Lotus. Pedals are so close together I could just use the right side of my foot to hit the gas. :D

In all honesty, the gas pedal feels too low to me in comparison to the brake, but most people seem to find it a very good car for heel toeing.

The worst for heel and toe, Porsche 911.

Flat Black VW 08-03-2012 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanzo (Post 357854)
The worst for heel and toe, Porsche 911.

I drive 911s frequently, yes they are pretty bad, but nowhere near as bad as my Chevy S-10 pick up was..... It just wasn't possible. :D

to the OP, I think this car is pretty good for Heel-toe shifting. When I first got the car it seemed a bit awkward but as soon as I adjusted my foot position it was like gold.

Laika 08-03-2012 06:36 PM

Flat black VW is right, it's all about foot position. I had been trying to do it like I did in other cars and it doesn't work. I'd say I have my toes point to about the 11 o clock position and use the right side of my foot just a bit below my little toe to hit the throttle.

Toe-toe shifting? Close enough

trackmagic 08-03-2012 06:41 PM

I don't have this car (yet), but I have heard rumors of a throttle cutoff when the brake is engaged. Any truth to this? That would make it pretty hard to heel-toe:)

NoVtec 08-03-2012 06:42 PM

Honestly,
If you think this car is the easiest to heel toe then you sure didn't drive enough cars.
It's not a personal attack btw.
There are plenty, I mean PLENTY of cars that are much easier to heel toe.
ie. Porsche CGT. Honda NSX. S2000. BMW E36. and many older civics.

I was expecting someone would recommend me some after market pedals...
For example, I had Mugen pedals on my Prelude. Perhaps TRD make these??
Any inputs will be much appreciated! :D

NoVtec 08-03-2012 06:47 PM

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to the OP, I think this car is pretty good for Heel-toe shifting. When I first got the car it seemed a bit awkward but as soon as I adjusted my foot position it was like gold.
Perhaps, I should try to re-arrange my foot! Thanks! :D

zex 08-03-2012 07:02 PM

My cousin was surprised how far away apart the pedals were..

But on the other hand practice makes perfect this is my first manual car and i can heel toe pretty well now

Travis 08-03-2012 07:03 PM

I think its one of the easiest I have driven. As for the brake/gas at the same time I know there is a cutoff but I havent felt anything personally. Maybe the clutch has to be engaged?

blu_ 08-03-2012 07:05 PM

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

Snozzberries 08-03-2012 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zex (Post 357954)
My cousin was surprised how far away apart the pedals were..

But on the other hand practice makes perfect this is my first manual car and i can heel toe pretty well now

I have had trouble with my heel toe in this car as well, but I chalked it up to my foot position.

By the way, I quoted you because I dig it when you post. Your sig is awesome, Hyuna makes me melt:thumbsup:


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