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Re: Double Clutching et al

To: vintage-race@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Double Clutching et al
From: DSRGR@aol.com
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2000 11:51:07 EST
thought I would add something to this thread... 

I drive an automatic Toyota PU on the street and never left foot brake unless 
I'm trying to take a corner faster then normal for some reason. 

But when I get into my race car (ITA RX7) or autocross car (69 Europa) I 
immediately start heel and toeing for downshifts and then left foot brake 
through the corners to keep the suspension where i want it. My left foot goes 
back and forth easily between the brake and clutch without even thinking 
about it... However... I do remember one time when going down the straight 
and shifting from 3rd to 4th, I was distracted by a passer in my mirror and 
didn't move my foot...he must have been surprised how fast he got by me when 
I went to shift and my left foot went down hard on the brake.. the gear box 
made funnier noises then usual... But its still working.... Gene

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