even though everyone says its unnecessary, when i double clutch to downshift it's always a lot smoother getting in gear than otherwise, especially if i'm downshifting into vtec.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sime
[B]Here's how to do it:
As you slow down, and are about to change gear, JUST after you depress the clutch, with the ball (bit below the toes) of your right foot, roll it over on the accellerator using your heel as the pivot (whilst you are still braking!). Most of your foot still stays on the brake and this is where most of the pressure from your right foot is.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by vmb
[B]I still double clutch, it may be stupid to do so, probably out of habit from driving the Alfa.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 2kturkey
Sime:
I agree with everything you say except for the wording of your description above, which I think may have inadvertently confused some people. The way I read your post it sounds like you are suggesting rolling (putting) the ball of the foot onto the accelerator. I don't believe this is what you meant.

For those who were confused, the "ball" of the foot is the round piece over on the left of your right foot directly behind the big toe. In a heel/toe situation the "ball' stays on the brake as this is the area of your foot where you apply maximum pressure. The right side of the foot (below the little toe is used to "blip" the throttle.

 

Great thread all! Thanks enjoyed following it.

 

Sorry to come so late to this dscussion, it's an interesting one. My understanding of transmission braking is that it was needed in "the old days" as trannys were better than brakes.

Sime, you lost me a bit with your explanation of how to RPM match while heel-toeing. I know that one "blips" the throttle prior to disengaging the clutch, but I was unclear on the optimal RPMs to match- can you give concrete before- after numbers as an example.

Thanks
Don

 

MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SOOOOOOOO Pissed!!!!

SFDukie...I just posted a freakin' long post in reply to your question....and it isn't here!!!

Buggered if I am going to do it again!

I'll PM you my work number and you can call me EST business hours tomorrow and I'll tell you how it's done!

Cheers,

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SFDukie
[B]Sorry to come so late to this dscussion, it's an interesting one.

 

I need some serious work to get smooth downshifts working. In this car, they're essential.

When people say "blip the throttle", do they mean tap and release, or press and hold steady?

Maybe we should start a new thread on heel and toe technique...

Thanks,

Ted

 

I'm with Tedster on that last question. When you "blip" are you letting go of the gas, and THEN engaging the clutch, or are you keeping the gas down?