Is it bad to have my ankle fully extended forward when pressing the clutch? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DM7 · 11-21-2016, 01:45 PM

Some of the seating position guides I've seen talk about the position of your knees as being the most important consideration. Your knee should have a slight bend in it when the clutch pedal is pressed all the way down. Do not lock your knee. In an accident a locked knee can cause injury. Adjust your seat with this in mind and then see what will work with your ankle preference.

cat94 · 11-21-2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

However is comfortable to YOU is the right way.

Essentially, the most comfortable position for everything results in me having to stretch the ball of my feet forward to fully depress the clutch while still maintaining a slight bend in the knee.

Tcoat · 11-21-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cat94

Essentially, the most comfortable position for everything results in me having to stretch the ball of my feet forward to fully depress the clutch while still maintaining a slight bend in the knee.

Then that is perfect!
I personally would not like that since I am lazy and do not want to have to straighten my leg that much but I am not you.

cat94 · 11-21-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Then that is perfect!
I personally would not like that since I am lazy and do not want to have to straighten my leg that much but I am not you.

I try to have as much of my right thigh supported by the seat to reduce pressure on my knee which has had issues for a while. I have found that if I don't lift my leg up as high when pressing the clutch I don't have to stretch my toes out as far forward.

But it's true. I guess the reason why it was difficult to find the "correct" seating position online is because everybody is different.

strat61caster · 11-21-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I'm pretty sure it's against the rules but I don't know why.

On a road trip, my shoes don't last an hour.

That includes twisties.

I was told that bare feet would not allow you to perform an emergency stop because you could not press the pedal hard enough, it would hurt your feet.

But I'm pretty sure that comes from the days when hydraulic brakes were still new fangled, let alone vacuum assist.

I'm with you, my feet get gross if they're cooped up for more than an hour or so. I think I kicked my shoes off about 3 hours into my first desk job and haven't looked back, shoes off at my desk right now.

PetrolioBenzina · 11-21-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I'm pretty sure it's against the rules but I don't know why.

On a road trip, my shoes don't last an hour.

That includes twisties.

One of many I don't care about, or comply with.

Packofcrows · 11-21-2016, 05:14 PM

There's the most comfortable way [YOLO] and the recommended way so that if there is something out of the ordinary, you can make adequate changes.

Should be just a tad bent. About 145 or 150 degree bent.

Ultramaroon · 11-21-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

I'm with you, my feet get gross if they're cooped up for more than an hour or so. I think I kicked my shoes off about 3 hours into my first desk job and haven't looked back, shoes off at my desk right now.

Mine too!

Ultramaroon · 11-21-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cat94

Essentially, the most comfortable position for everything results in me having to stretch the ball of my feet forward to fully depress the clutch while still maintaining a slight bend in the knee.

There's actually a good reason for your preference. Consider how you adjust your bicycle seat so your fully extended leg is just slightly bent. That's where your leg has the most mechanical advantage. Imagine having to stand in one place with your legs bent. Your quads would be toast in no time.

I'm a sasquatch so I never get to stretch my legs.

WWFT86 · 11-21-2016, 08:47 PM

Just making sure - make sure your steering wheel is telescoped all the way in. Believe it or not some folks didn't know it telescopes...

This works for me - make sure you slide seat so that ball of your left feet can reach the floor behind the clutch.

Sapphireho · 11-21-2016, 09:17 PM

The best way is whatever works best for you. Try adjusting things, and you will quickly find out what works best for you, and BINGO, you found the best way. You are the only person who can answer this question grasshopper.

billwot · 11-22-2016, 03:51 PM

<sigh> ...I will never cease to be amazed at how obsessed so many folks are about (insignificant) intricacies of driving a manual tranny! (Glad my 13 y.o. granddaughter figured it all out in about 2 hours).

The clutch really doesn't care how it gets depressed, so choose whatever position/motion is comfortable for you.

Tcoat · 11-22-2016, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by billwot

<sigh> ...I will never cease to be amazed at how obsessed so many folks are about (insignificant) intricacies of driving a manual tranny! (Glad my 13 y.o. granddaughter figured it all out in about 2 hours).

The clutch really doesn't care how it gets depressed, so choose whatever position/motion is comfortable for you.

Thus my favorite saying the subject.
"The hardest thing about learning to drive MT is getting over the fear of learning to drive MT".
It is probably the most overthought thing there is nowadays.

cat94 · 11-22-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by billwot

<sigh> ...I will never cease to be amazed at how obsessed so many folks are about (insignificant) intricacies of driving a manual tranny! (Glad my 13 y.o. granddaughter figured it all out in about 2 hours).

The clutch really doesn't care how it gets depressed, so choose whatever position/motion is comfortable for you.

Sounds good to me

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11-21-2016, 01:45 PM	#15
DM7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 FR-S Argento Location: America's Hat Posts: 120 Thanks: 26 Thanked 110 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	Some of the seating position guides I've seen talk about the position of your knees as being the most important consideration. Your knee should have a slight bend in it when the clutch pedal is pressed all the way down. Do not lock your knee. In an accident a locked knee can cause injury. Adjust your seat with this in mind and then see what will work with your ankle preference.

11-21-2016, 08:47 PM	#24
WWFT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Drives: 2017 BRZ Limited Location: Toronto Posts: 137 Thanks: 43 Thanked 72 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Just making sure - make sure your steering wheel is telescoped all the way in. Believe it or not some folks didn't know it telescopes... This works for me - make sure you slide seat so that ball of your left feet can reach the floor behind the clutch.

11-21-2016, 09:17 PM	#25
Sapphireho Famous Potatoes Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '15 ultramarine Location: Idaho Posts: 14,051 Thanks: 5,816 Thanked 19,658 Times in 9,249 Posts Mentioned: 163 Post(s)	The best way is whatever works best for you. Try adjusting things, and you will quickly find out what works best for you, and BINGO, you found the best way. You are the only person who can answer this question grasshopper.

11-22-2016, 03:51 PM	#26
billwot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '11 Cayman , '14 Camry, '11 Tacoma Location: Eastern NC Posts: 509 Thanks: 57 Thanked 396 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	<sigh> ...I will never cease to be amazed at how obsessed so many folks are about (insignificant) intricacies of driving a manual tranny! (Glad my 13 y.o. granddaughter figured it all out in about 2 hours). The clutch really doesn't care how it gets depressed, so choose whatever position/motion is comfortable for you.

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