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May-2nd-2002, 06:16 PM
#16
Trogdor!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Posts: 327
Why does double clutching keep coming up? Is it a cool saying or what? If and when I want to go as fast as possible, I rev match on shift and let the synchros match the last 200 or so rpm. Double clutching seems like it would take an eternity, I mean, I can't even push my clutch in and out twice in 10 seconds. 
On the heel-n-toe note, i need bigger shoes or more flexible ankles...I have been trying to work on that for two months and the only thing I can get out of it is a torn knee cap
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On the heel-n-toe note, i need bigger shoes or more flexible ankles...I have been trying to work on that for two months and the only thing I can get out of it is a torn knee cap
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May-2nd-2002, 10:37 PM
#20
Certified Sick Individual
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Houston, TX.
Posts: 1,141
Originally posted by Mxyzptlk
What is heel-& toe? Is that barefoot driving. Rumor is that that can take time off your 1/4. dunno how.
What is heel-& toe? Is that barefoot driving. Rumor is that that can take time off your 1/4. dunno how.
Mxyzptlk - please wear your shoes at all times when inside your car. I fear for your passengers.
Last edited by kc5zom; May-2nd-2002 at 10:40 PM.
May-2nd-2002, 11:47 PM
#21
Likwidated
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Canada (formerly Yugoslavia)
Posts: 2,159
Actually I drive better without my shoes on.......
In any case, the heel and toe is a thing that can help you get out of corners with a higher speed..... so dont worry about that
double clutching from what I heard is only usefull on trucks when pulling a big load...... so don't worry about that one neither.....
Instead look into the tire pressures...... I couldn't help you as I don't have any experience in 1/4 mile.....
5 Guardian and PatProtege, where do you guys shift???
In any case, the heel and toe is a thing that can help you get out of corners with a higher speed..... so dont worry about that
double clutching from what I heard is only usefull on trucks when pulling a big load...... so don't worry about that one neither.....
Instead look into the tire pressures...... I couldn't help you as I don't have any experience in 1/4 mile.....
5 Guardian and PatProtege, where do you guys shift???
May-3rd-2002, 06:25 AM
#22
Protege Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 326
Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
About the heel & toe, try using the left side of your foot on the brake
About the heel & toe, try using the left side of your foot on the brake
These are road course techniques... there are a couple of good autoX primers out there that explaining exactly what the techniques are, and when they need to be used, and why... 1/4 times in NOT one of them.
May-3rd-2002, 08:35 AM
#23
Protege Enthusiast
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Hamilton, ON
Posts: 323
Originally posted by freekwonder
please do not do a burnout with your street tires, thats like talking dirty to your hand before you masterbate. its not needed and is useless. all you need to do with street tires is do a quick chirp to get the gravel and junk off the tires. and DO NOT go thru the water box. someone can correct me if im wrong, but thats what i was always told.
please do not do a burnout with your street tires, thats like talking dirty to your hand before you masterbate. its not needed and is useless. all you need to do with street tires is do a quick chirp to get the gravel and junk off the tires. and DO NOT go thru the water box. someone can correct me if im wrong, but thats what i was always told.
Stocker.
PS I am just repeating what the drag marshel at my local strip told me.
May-3rd-2002, 08:37 AM
#24
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,122
Originally posted by 5 Guardian
sorry my firend but it DOES make a difference... just try it... event in your own driveway ( not a bs burnout... SMOKE EM! ) then get out and touch your tires you will se they will be:
1- hot
2- sticky
3- without any gravel
4- more presure inside ( that is the reason you lower the psi before because if you go on the drag strip with 30psi and then heat them youll have like 36 ou 37 psi = no traction )
sorry my firend but it DOES make a difference... just try it... event in your own driveway ( not a bs burnout... SMOKE EM! ) then get out and touch your tires you will se they will be:
1- hot
2- sticky
3- without any gravel
4- more presure inside ( that is the reason you lower the psi before because if you go on the drag strip with 30psi and then heat them youll have like 36 ou 37 psi = no traction )
The only reason I've ever done burnouts at the strip is if it's not possible to drive around the water box, or if another car has dragged water all over the track. Then, I'll do a quick "chirp" to knock the water off the tires, but that's it.
May-3rd-2002, 06:08 PM
#26
Trogdor!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Posts: 327
So who here can actually powershift (which I suspect means without clutching)? I used to be able to do it on an 87 Escort, but that was because the tranny was so fried the clutch didn't really do anything. I loved learning to drive stick without worrying about pushing your foot it.....ahhhhh. Back to the question, can anyone do it on a consistent basis at the strip?
May-3rd-2002, 07:54 PM
#28
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 326
Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
I was just trying to help him out with the heel & toe technique. I never implied that its a good technique at the strip.
I was just trying to help him out with the heel & toe technique. I never implied that its a good technique at the strip.
May-3rd-2002, 10:22 PM
#29
Protege Owner
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Posts: 619
*lol* at all the drag racers destroying their tires and transmission for no good reason. Thanks for the laffs guys keep 'em comin'.
Every single time these guys post a time from the Quebec strip it's always way lower than anyone else has done. So ... I think we to see these cars run at a different strip to get some comparison times.
Every single time these guys post a time from the Quebec strip it's always way lower than anyone else has done. So ... I think we to see these cars run at a different strip to get some comparison times.