RE: heel-n-toe

[Chris Coracini <Coracin@usdl.com>]

> At 23:24 01.03.99 PST, Jorel Jackson wrote:
> >Shawn brought up the heel/toe technique in response to a post about down 
> >shifting. I've been aware of this manuver for years. I've read about it, 
> >and have even tried it. I think it takes more practice. Still no one has 
> >ever described it very well to me. Could someone describe the correct 
> >method and when you use it? I have tried it on twisty roads when there 
> >is no one around, except for that cop one time.
> >
> >JSJackson '85 Scirocco
> 
> Hi,
> 
> the main idea is to avoid understeering - especially on surfaces like snow
> and mud the car tends to go straight even if you turn the wheel, now a
> little touch of brakes, with left foot or otherwise, helps the car turn.
> 
no, this is called "left foot braking"....

chris
86 16V scirocco


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