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brt3 · 06-12-2014, 11:44 AM

This may not seem to be Z/28 related, as he's driving an NSX. However, much has been written about the importance of footwork. In light of the overly large pedal gap on the Z/28, watch this and weep. If you truly want to feel humbled -- like a schoolboy, by comparison -- watch the Master at work IN THIS VIDEO...

ArkySS · 06-12-2014, 12:33 PM

Great footwork but man loafers with white socks OUCH!

brt3 · 06-12-2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ArkySS

Great footwork but man loafers with white socks OUCH!

Like criticizing the Mona Lisa -- though I did notice the same thing...

Jim968 · 06-12-2014, 02:01 PM

Not surprisingly, Senna is doing it perfectly. Furthermore, with slight modification that technique will work on any car, no matter how far apart the pedals are. To extend your reach to the throttle just rotate your right foot counter-clockwise which will give you more foot area to reach the throttle. To help with the foot rotation you can point your right knee inward a little bit. Sometimes it helps to move the seat forward one notch to accommodate the slight knee bend.

I’ve driven a LOT of cars, and using this technique I have yet to encounter one that I couldn’t heel and toe easily.

Norm Peterson · 06-13-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim968

Not surprisingly, Senna is doing it perfectly. Furthermore, with slight modification that technique will work on any car, no matter how far apart the pedals are. To extend your reach to the throttle just rotate your right foot counter-clockwise which will give you more foot area to reach the throttle. To help with the foot rotation you can point your right knee inward a little bit. Sometimes it helps to move the seat forward one notch to accommodate the slight knee bend.

I’ve driven a LOT of cars, and using this technique I have yet to encounter one that I couldn’t heel and toe easily.

Looks like he's able to heel-toe with his foot at about 11:00. In most of my cars (wife's Subie excepted), I'd have to be at more like 10:00 (narrow foot, wide pedal spacing) and I don't think it rotates that far without discomfort.

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Originally Posted by ArkySS

Great footwork but man loafers with white socks OUCH!

What jumped out at me was the fact that he was wearing loafers in the first place (rather than some sort of tie-up thin-sole shoe).

Norm

Jim968 · 06-13-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Looks like he's able to heel-toe with his foot at about 11:00. In most of my cars (wife's Subie excepted), I'd have to be at more like 10:00 (narrow foot, wide pedal spacing) and I don't think it rotates that far without discomfort.

That's what the inward knee bend is for. Try it! I can easily get to 9:00 if I need to.

L99CAMA2011 · 06-14-2014, 06:03 PM

What about cars with the break like 2 inches taller than the throttle.

All-American ZL1 · 06-15-2014, 11:04 AM

everytime I rotate my knee in it just hits the steering column, it's almost like I need to be able to adjust the pedals deeper into the footwell, or get one of these wider accelerator pedals. idk :(

Norm Peterson · 06-15-2014, 12:33 PM

↑↑↑ Same here, and a dimple in the transmission tunnel might be nice as well (except that it'd probably foul the transmission case).

Smaller diameter steering wheel??? Relocated/revised pedals???

Norm

06-12-2014, 12:33 PM	#2
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	Great footwork but man loafers with white socks OUCH! __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

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All-American ZL1 Chevy Power Drives: 13 ZL1 M6 #123, '98 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 134 View My Garage	everytime I rotate my knee in it just hits the steering column, it's almost like I need to be able to adjust the pedals deeper into the footwell, or get one of these wider accelerator pedals. idk :( __________________ 2013 #123, M6 2.38 upper, ID850, dynatech 1 7/8 headers, cats, X pipe, ADM CAI, 160 Tstat, Hurst line lock, tune by FSP Sebring 2:39.20 MPSS

06-12-2014, 02:01 PM	#4
Jim968 Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 294	Not surprisingly, Senna is doing it perfectly. Furthermore, with slight modification that technique will work on any car, no matter how far apart the pedals are. To extend your reach to the throttle just rotate your right foot counter-clockwise which will give you more foot area to reach the throttle. To help with the foot rotation you can point your right knee inward a little bit. Sometimes it helps to move the seat forward one notch to accommodate the slight knee bend. I’ve driven a LOT of cars, and using this technique I have yet to encounter one that I couldn’t heel and toe easily.

06-14-2014, 06:03 PM	#7
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	What about cars with the break like 2 inches taller than the throttle.

06-15-2014, 12:33 PM	#9
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	↑↑↑ Same here, and a dimple in the transmission tunnel might be nice as well (except that it'd probably foul the transmission case). Smaller diameter steering wheel??? Relocated/revised pedals??? Norm