The He-Man technique does come in handy once in while. However, proper heel and
toe downshifting will really help you out with the Integra.
I have been practicing for about a year and am finally comfortable using it
during competition runs. If you can find it, fellow team.netter Phil Ethier has
written a very good article on the technique. (You usually can find it posted
somewhere, use altavista or another search engine.) Another good source is the
book called "Bob Bondurant on High Performance Driving." The technique is
explained in words and pictures.
Tim Malzahn
97 Integra GS-R
>>> "Chris McCann" <cjmccan@ilstu.edu> 04/23/99 01:05AM >>>
I have a '95 GS-R and am just a beginner as of now...just did a McKamey
school....
...and myself (and a much more seasoned driver with a '98 GS-R) were
reccomended by many just to leave it in 2nd ... i suppose it would depend on
the course, but in 2nd gear i was hitting the fat part of the powerband just
when i was coming to a brake point...though it IS a royal pain to get it in
1st... is there trick to that shift? (Besides the He-Man technique...) It
seems really tough to do, especially without upsetting the car...
I also want to start messing with tire pressure and alignment later in the
season but am looking for some (street tires) starting points (so I'm not
screwing around with that too much when i should be learning to drive...)
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