Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Andrew025]

What's the cheapest way to stance my car?
I already ordered a replica RB kit and a rivet gun.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

I think they should make a shoe with a wide thing that covers the brake and the gas so you can sort of twist your ankle to heel/toe...

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You mean do it like those Senna NSX videos? I can only heel/toe like those Best Motoring videos, Senna just hits the gas with his pinky toe by rolling his foot idk how to do that. I should practice that if I were to ever get a car with crappy pedal box room like the new STI.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8By2AEsGAhU"]Ayrton Senna's Heel-and-toe - YouTube[/ame]

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

What's the cheapest way to stance my car?
I already ordered a replica RB kit and a rivet gun.

Did you cut your springs yet?

[Cole]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

What's the cheapest way to stance my car?
I already ordered a replica RB kit and a rivet gun.

Just get offended at any amount of criticism and use lots of slurs when addressing people.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Barefoot runners have midsoles that conform to the curved profile of your foot, and I don't find them that great for heel and toe on the gas pedal. You want a shoe that's more square on the side and flat on the bottom with a cupped heel, and stupidly thin sole for that good pedal feel.

This is what I use. It's got a pretty flat sole across the forefoot. I also have a set of these, though I suspect they'll be less well suited - amazingly comfortable though. My problem is a narrow (B) and very low volume foot. I can fit both feet in a typical military issue boot, for example... So I take what I can get. Rumor has it Sparcos might fit me well enough - if I can find a shop I may give them a try.

I also like the barefoot shoes because, when paired with a proper non-cotton sock (I use Bridgedale, about 80% wool) I can be very comfortable and blister free even when walking through puddles and racing in a downpour. And they dry out quickly. Racing shoes don't do that.

Also, I trained folks how to sell this stuff in a past life, did shoe/boot modifications, etc. so I get a wee bit technical at times.

C

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

What's the cheapest way to stance my car?
I already ordered a replica RB kit and a rivet gun.

Originally Posted by krayzie

Did you cut your springs yet?

Originally Posted by Cole

Just get offended at any amount of criticism and use lots of slurs when addressing people.

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[cjd]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

What's the cheapest way to stance my car?
I already ordered a replica RB kit and a rivet gun.

Take out the lower bolt connecting your front struts to the wheel hub, and remove the spring. Remove the spring in the back. Steal some Honda badges and tape them over your car's badges. And get one of those wide shovels, break the handle off, and rivet it to your trunk (concave side up of course) for downforce. I've seen a couple out by the trash bins a bit bent up, but perfect for this application, so you could even do that part for free if you dumpster dive the right place.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by cjd

Take out the lower bolt connecting your front struts to the wheel hub, and remove the spring. Remove the spring in the back. Steal some Honda badges and tape them over your car's badges. And get one of those wide shovels, break the handle off, and rivet it to your trunk (concave side up of course) for downforce. I've seen a couple out by the trash bins a bit bent up, but perfect for this application, so you could even do that part for free if you dumpster dive the right place.

Aluminum or plastic?

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by cjd

This is what I use. It's got a pretty flat sole across the forefoot. I also have a set of these, though I suspect they'll be less well suited - amazingly comfortable though. My problem is a narrow (B) and very low volume foot. I can fit both feet in a typical military issue boot, for example... So I take what I can get. Rumor has it Sparcos might fit me well enough - if I can find a shop I may give them a try.

I also like the barefoot shoes because, when paired with a proper non-cotton sock (I use Bridgedale, about 80% wool) I can be very comfortable and blister free even when walking through puddles and racing in a downpour. And they dry out quickly. Racing shoes don't do that.

Also, I trained folks how to sell this stuff in a past life, did shoe/boot modifications, etc. so I get a wee bit technical at times.

C

I think the first shoe probably does a better job at driving.

I had a pair of NB Minimus with a Vibram sole just like the second shoe and I could never hit the gas pedal properly and it's too padded for any feel.

Have you tried Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 (the old model with the flatter outsole)? Not the most comfy shoe to walk on but I think it does a pretty good job for driving, the midsole is thin enough I don't think a cupped heel is necessary for that.

One time I bought a pair of Adidas motorsport boots with Nomex (my ricer days) and OMFG it got so hot in the summer my feet would be drowning in sweat lol!

The best all around driving shoe imo is Geox Xense Mox, I feel like an absolute pro with this. But it's so thin you gotta be very accurate with the pedal modulation when driving.

[ls1ac]

If you want a cheep pair of practice shoes, buy wrestling shoes when they go on sale. sometimes under ten bucks. use them for everyday driving.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Aluminum or plastic?

Take what you find... you could do a multi-layer mix and match if your haul is good enough!

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Sorry, had to step out to feed the Kangaroos

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by krayzie

You mean do it like those Senna NSX videos? I can only heel/toe like those Best Motoring videos, Senna just hits the gas with his pinky toe by rolling his foot idk how to do that. I should practice that if I were to ever get a car with crappy pedal box room like the new STI.

That's exactly how I do it. In loafers with white socks too.

Can't rotate my big-ass fourteens to do it the proper way.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

That's exactly how I do it. In loafers with white socks too.

Can't rotate my big-ass fourteens to do it the proper way.

I'm sz 12 and I think BRZ pedal box room is just right. Can you even drive a Miata comfortably with sz 14?

Sometimes I wonder if those rich NBA players with crazy huge feet can even drive stick let alone fit inside a supercar.