I know it has something to do with downshifting, but I'm still confused over this term. Can anyone here explain it to me please?
The most simple way for me to explain it: It's using your right foot to control both the brake pedal and gas pedal during a proper downshift (where you have to tap the gas to bring the RPMs up).
Heel toe is downshifting and braking at the same time. You downshift while braking, like when you're going around a corner or turn. This way, you have power going through the turn and more throttle/power coming out of the corner. So effectively, you have to use your right foot to brake and step on the accelerator to rev match almost simultaneously, hence the heel-toe (although it should really be heel-ball of feet).
Thanks for the replies guys! One last question: Is it scary driving a turbo car, and how fast do they usually go?
It's not scary driving a turbo car; how fast your car is depends on how big your turbo is and how much you're boosting. If you're boosting OEM amounts, then the car is pretty much tame. audi a4, audi a6, wrx, lancer EVO are all cars that have turbo. I know for audis, the base model comes with turbo, and it's nothing to talk about... The thing I dislike most about turbo cars is the lag. I like NA cars much more.
Its not scary if you get used to it. I don't like the lag though, feels like no power until the turbo kicks in.
i gotta try heel toe sumtime and as a result get myself killed hahaha here's sumthing u guys shuld try when ur in a quiet area usually we brake on the brake pedal using our left foot but try with ur right and feel the difference
You usually press the brake pedal with your left foot? -shock Coz you're suppose to use the right foot for gas and braking and left on the clutch and dead pedal.
ARGH !!! shit sorry got confused -sweat i meant the other way around to what i said hahaha believe me ... it feels weird and scary ...
it feels good if u get it rite =) very bad wen u dont' get it right and end up going too quick in to the corner >.< the joys of driving =)
