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snowball 03-04-2009 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Raid3n (Post 6312988)
apparently you've never used heel-toe to downshift while braking.. i've used it numerous times where i've needed to stop fast.

and also, provided you give yourself the proper following distance you should have plenty of time.

guess it's a difference in definition, to me emergency stops are when a squirrel runs out in front of ur car and u have to stop within a few meters.

SuperSlowSS 03-05-2009 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raid3n (Post 6312988)
apparently you've never used heel-toe to downshift while braking.. i've used it numerous times where i've needed to stop fast.

and also, provided you give yourself the proper following distance you should have plenty of time.

apparently you don't know the difference between emergency stop and slowing down.

death_blossom 03-05-2009 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by k20a (Post 6310784)
You're suppose to keep your hands on the steering wheel, or as soon as you can after each shift. lol

:thumbsup:
I drive w/ my hands at the 9 and 3 positions all the time.

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Originally Posted by WilsonSo13 (Post 6311295)
Our Conclusion Is?

Yes, it is bad mechanically?

yes, it is bad mechanically. don't rest your hand on top of the shifter.

SpartanAir 03-05-2009 06:02 AM

On the track at my PDC events every instructor told me to keep both hands on the wheel, and make smooth quick shifts like you're holding an egg. It takes no time at all to reach down for the shifter and clutch in if you need to.

Of course, when I'm on the street, I'll sometimes rest my hand on the shifter just for a change of feel.

you 03-05-2009 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raid3n (Post 6312988)
apparently you've never used heel-toe to downshift while braking.. i've used it numerous times where i've needed to stop fast.

and also, provided you give yourself the proper following distance you should have plenty of time.

too much initial d for u
heel and toe does NOT help you stop faster

RenoMan 03-05-2009 10:05 PM

i smell fc already.

Even if you heel toe it only applies to down shifting at a safe distance with plenty of time. Heel toe does not apply to emergency stop. :haha::haha:

!Aznboi128 03-06-2009 11:32 AM

i rest my fingers on the paddle shifters... is that bad :P

CivicTypeRice 03-06-2009 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JqC (Post 6310690)
Fuckin gangsta lean

Left hand over top of steering wheel
Right hand with cell phone up to ear
Lean body towards middle, while constantly nodding head slowly

you forgot the crotch grab

Poonpee 03-09-2009 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Crossbone (Post 6310736)
ROFL what happens if you know someone who drives an auto.. with the maunal boot/shifter swap...and they keep their hand on the shifter XD

yes i know someone who did that and shifted into d->1->2 or whatever

lol a friend of mine with an auto, shakes the shifter left and right for every stop !! :haha:

Leopold Stotch 03-09-2009 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Poonpee (Post 6321079)
lol a friend of mine with an auto, shakes the shifter left and right for every stop !! :haha:

do manual drivers shake the shifter a lot?

i only do it once when i start it. and then that's it. for the most part i always know what gear i'm in.

Poonpee 03-09-2009 10:23 PM

well i dont shake it but i would check it by moving it all the way left or right to see if im in N

moomooCow 03-09-2009 10:57 PM

^ Don't lie to me theres no gears on the MTR. =P

hahahahh :rofl:

Poonpee 03-10-2009 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by moomoocow (Post 6321394)
^ Don't lie to me theres no gears on the MTR. =P

hahahahh :rofl:

lol now i do it with the mtr handle thing its upside down tho haha
btw did u get the car fixed ?


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