Darren_L
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Heel and toe is only really needed if you are downshifting and braking simultaneously at speed. I've managed to do it on the racetrack, but it is a bit awkward. Unlike V8 Supercar pedals, street cars usually aren't setup for it. My throttle pedal sits higher than my brake pedal which results in fairly interesting angles on my leg when I heel & toe.
But I only bother on track days, simply so the back wheels don't lock up on downshifts. And I find it a lot easier on the track, because I'm normally standing on the brakes fairly hard as I'm downshifting - so I can keep the toes on the brake pedal fairly hard while I tap the heel on the throttle.
I originally practiced it a bit on the street with not a lot of success. Most braking on the street is light to moderate, so when you dig your heel into the throttle the toes end up jamming the brakes on hard at the same time. End result is you usually end up slamming the brakes on too hard! But as soon as I hit the track, I found it a lot easier for reasons already mentioned.
But as said no need on the street, the only reason it's done on the racetrack is to stop the rear wheels from locking up on downshifts - which shouldn't be an issue on the street if you are driving responsibly
But I only bother on track days, simply so the back wheels don't lock up on downshifts. And I find it a lot easier on the track, because I'm normally standing on the brakes fairly hard as I'm downshifting - so I can keep the toes on the brake pedal fairly hard while I tap the heel on the throttle.
I originally practiced it a bit on the street with not a lot of success. Most braking on the street is light to moderate, so when you dig your heel into the throttle the toes end up jamming the brakes on hard at the same time. End result is you usually end up slamming the brakes on too hard! But as soon as I hit the track, I found it a lot easier for reasons already mentioned.
But as said no need on the street, the only reason it's done on the racetrack is to stop the rear wheels from locking up on downshifts - which shouldn't be an issue on the street if you are driving responsibly