Ok s2k owners. I notice alot of you track and have crazy years of expierence. so here is my question!

When operating the clutch is it better to use your ankle as the "hinge" to depress & release the clutch pedal? Or is it better to use your knee as the hinge to depress & release the clutch pedal. I find that with my seat farther back I tend to use the ankle hinge method and I also have a tendency to grind once in a while. With my seat more foward I use the knee hinge I almosty never miss a gear with the knee method but it seems harder to get a smoother shift and doesn't seem as quick and my leg can get tired becuase my foot is sorta floating in air.

Can anyone bring some input on this subject. Also are there any DVd's or videos that sorta go over the basics of sports driving. Obviously a school would be best
But thats a year or two away.....They are not cheap.

 

I'm no pro, but there are always pros at the track events and they are more than willing to show you stuff for free. Go to the track and race section in the forum and ask about track practice days in your local area. They are anywhere from $80.00 - $300, and you just ask the people for help there, they will take you far rides and show you.

As far as the ankle/ knee problem, an aftermarket race seat would provide more support under your thighs leaving less fatigue on the legs. The pedal position on out car is high, so you have to adapt to it. I belive it is a combo of both.

Any pro's out there?
MAtt

 

My dad tried to teach me to use the ankle method.
But he said my s2k clutch has a lot of travel and couldn't be done right.
So i just use the whole leg.
Never grind/

 

I forgot to mention that some people put 1" spacers under the front two bolts to help the leg problem. you can use multiple washers wrapped in electrical tape, or find something at the hardware store to work.
MAtt

 

Well, I will not claim to be an expert, but I think you answered your own question. If you grind it, don't shift that way.

 

IB, comfort is paramount (IMO).

I agree with pjk above that the clutch travel in the S is fairly long, and I've always been comfortable bending the left leg at the knee in the S.

Do you rest your foot down on the dead pedal when you're not clutching? That's there for you to get your leg into a relaxed (extended) position and not ride the clutch.

If you are using it, and you're still getting fatigue, Matt's got some good ideas there if you need to make some seat or pedal adjustments.

 

I prefer the left foot resting just in front of the clutch with the toes pointed towards the leftside of the dead pedal (but the foot is not actually on the dead pedal, just the toes) so when I need to use the clutch, I just rotate my heel to the right and step on the clutch. I rarely use the dead pedal except on long trips. In 16 months of driving, I've only grinded the gears once (1-2 shift) and that was a lazy shift entirely my fault (not paying attention to the clutch travel).