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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Robevo RS
Clutch in
Tap the gas(rev match)
Drop the gear
release the clutch
Pedal to the metal/carpet.

The right order.
+1 rev match all the way! Its a much smoother transition.
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharkbite2000
Can't belive there are so many pages already on something so simple just put on youtube and watch how's it's done in various ways sometimes when you see it you will understand it better.
This x10000. This isn't rocket science. You won't magically get it perfectly after 2 attempts. Practice makes perfect.

Here's an example of what it looks like when you've practiced (skip to 0:37 for just the downshifts):

http://youtu.be/j1JIf-dqO4I?t=37s
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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here it how is done
The guy who invented left foot brake on Turbo cars against turbo lag. So basically the "Master":
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBlade
DownShifting? Never heard of it....

hahah now thats funny!!!
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Robevo RS
here it how is done
The guy who invented left foot brake on Turbo cars against turbo lag. So basically the "Master":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbU4GZkt7ig
Awesome video!
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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hahah now thats funny!!!
Thanks. The license plate is suppose to be a taunt. I love passing people when they're on the throttle and they see "downshift"...like they'd really have a chance
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Not happening with my size 15 shoes
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by way2low01
Not happening with my size 15 shoes
Size 15? Uhhh, well, we can only presume you bring other attributes with you, if it is not specifically the ability to heel/ toe...
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by TheBlade
IIRC John has done driver instruction for NASA HPDE types of events, right?
Yes, I instruct with NASA Northeast and compete. Come to the event at NJMP Thunderbolt on October 26-28 and we can practice heel toe and trail braking all weekend.
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnr352
Size 15? Uhhh, well, we can only presume you bring other attributes with you, if it is not specifically the ability to heel/ toe...
Big socks
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptord
This x10000. This isn't rocket science. You won't magically get it perfectly after 2 attempts. Practice makes perfect.

Here's an example of what it looks like when you've practiced (skip to 0:37 for just the downshifts):

http://youtu.be/j1JIf-dqO4I?t=37s
Great video, but you can't do this in the X. The pedals are aligned to do this. I've tried and it can't be done in my car. Is there an aftermarket gas pedal to raise it up an inch or two?
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Nothing wrong with a X pedal position. It is just as easy to do a pedal work on it as it was with the older versions.

and this i show i am using the pedals, no crazy sized extra plates etc. If you must , put some washers under the gas pedal assembly to raise it closer to you. I dont think it will change anything though with a stock brake set up with the brake booster .


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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mp72
Great video, but you can't do this in the X. The pedals are aligned to do this. I've tried and it can't be done in my car. Is there an aftermarket gas pedal to raise it up an inch or two?
If the gas pedal isn't high enough for your heel/right side of your foot, you aren't braking hard enough
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mp72
Great video, but you can't do this in the X. The pedals are aligned to do this. I've tried and it can't be done in my car. Is there an aftermarket gas pedal to raise it up an inch or two?
The evo 8/9 with pedal pads is only slightly closer together than the x. I don't have issues with heel and toe on either car. That driver just made it look easy.
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mp72
Great video, but you can't do this in the X. The pedals are aligned to do this. I've tried and it can't be done in my car. Is there an aftermarket gas pedal to raise it up an inch or two?
Disagree, we didn't raise the pedal but did screw aftermarket aluminum plates to close the gap somewhat. It took about 20 minutes.
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