Jul 25, 2007 9:57:47 AM
- Alex_997TT
- Rennteam Master
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- Loc: Reading , United Kingdom
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- Registered on: Nov 20, 2005
Heal and Toe
Since my Porsche Experience days this year I have been trying to master heal and toe down shifts in my 997.
I am slowly getting better but I am still not nailing it. I know the principals:
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1. Begin braking for the corner with your right foot. The location of the pedals and the size of your foot will dictate where you position your foot on the pedal, but most likely it should be canted a little to the right, closer to the throttle pedal.
2. Push in the clutch with your left foot.
3. With your right foot still applying pressure to the brakes, roll the outside edge of your foot outward and downward to touch the throttle pedal. Use the outside of your right foot to blip the throttle. Blipping the throttle means temporarily raising the engine rpms to match the wheel speed. The exact amount of revs needed is dependent on a variety of factors, but it is usually between 1,000 rpm to 2,000 rpm more than the current engine rpm for a one-gear downshift.
4. Move the shifter down a gear.
5. Release the clutch with your left foot.
But can anyone give me some useful tips, especially on how to ideally position your right foot on a 997 for blipping the throttle at the same time as braking?
