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  1. #1
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    I never learned how to do it for the ~10 years I drove FWD IT cars, mostly all with OEM clutches, as there was never a need to. Once I went to an un-sprung dual-disc kit on my FP car, I then had to modify the pedals and learn how to match, as it could get pretty violent without it. But even now when I get back into an IT car, I pretty quickly revert back to not doing it.
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    Exactly what Greg said. I drove a FWD ITB car for years, could do heal-toe just fine (always did it on my street car cause I thought it was going to be necessary), but never found a gain by doing it. Instead, I found that one time I'm under pressure, it's one more element that I could potentially f-up.

    My ITA Miata... What Greg said again. Tried without...Ugh.

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    Heh.. dang.. buncha softies. I heel toe just about every downshift. if I don't, I can end up locking the rear end and going into the corner backwards. One of the 'perks' of being RWD I guess...
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    I do it all the time (street and race), which is extra challenging given the lack of mobility in my right ankle. However, I've tried doing it in big trucks with air brakes and the results were less than spectacular.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wreckerboy View Post
    I've tried doing it in big trucks with air brakes and the results were less than spectacular.
    That depends on which side of the camera you're on...
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