In a message dated 12/10/2002 6:28:29 PM Pacific Standard Time,
james@thevenom.net writes:
> ok, more of james's controversial advice:
>
> left foot braking might be theoretically better but i dont like it for two
> reasons:
>
> 1. it makes braking seem more important than it is so most left foot
> brakers
> over brake all the time
>
> 2. it makes most people less decisive, and being decisive is very important
> in autox.
>
> having to DECIDE when to give up the brake and get on the gas gets you on
> the gas sooner, where all the good stuff happens. (however, it does nag at
> me because sherry, who drives my car very nicely and left foot brakes, can
> do some things i cant, still, i always get on the gas sooner and am usually
> faster)
>
I started left-foot braking last season when Charlie co-drove the Supra. I
was fortunate to be able to ride with him in my car and observe some of his
LFB style.
I believe it really helps a nose heavy RWD car like mine wrap around cones
better. I sincerely believe it is a vital technique for FWD cars. Most of
what James says I agree with. Went through all of it myself. I think it's
just a learning process. I had several stab the clutch situations only to
find myself stopped on course. Just takes time for it to be reflex. Me,
took over a year. Just don't ask me to shift once my left foot gets hovering
over the brake pedal. Now THAT talent will take another year !
Don Lew
DSP (doing suspension prep)
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