[vtmike]

Originally Posted by MmmHamSandwich

I'm right there with you on the clutch. I am sure I'd adapt to it before long, but I really really would like at least some feedback from it.

I agree the shifter feel was awesome, better than my civic but a little more difficult to finesse given the high position (relative to the driver)

The pedal placement I found difficult to have too much of an opinion on simply because I have so much difficulty with heel toe to begin with. I've operated some reasonably complex machines with high learning curves and usually relish the challenge and the satisfaction of 'getting it right' but for several reasons, most of which I outlined in my lengthy post, I find trying to heel toe incredibly frustrating. I understand the concept, but the execution I have trouble with. I don't have an issue with driving in general, as I was competitive even in my rookie season of autocrossing, but this one aspect gives me issues.

I really envy anyone who can not only hold maximum braking pressure, but also accurately modulate it while precisely blipping the throttle to rev match. Not being able to do this, as I am sure you can imagine really impacts not just lap times on a road course, but even spirited legal driving. It does bother me, which is why being able to utilize maximum braking force, even with all tires sliding, and still being able to precisely downshift makes the auto rather tempting.

While I am sure several people on the forum understand this plight, I really do wonder how many people, even die hard MT fans, are oblivious to heel toe or just don't do it. Even amongst many car friends and acquaintances, I've only met a couple who will demonstrate competence with heel toe when prompted to.

My issue I had with learning to heel toe in this car is the engine is a bit slow to rev requiring more throttle input than you think.

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