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 Apr 23 2007, 08:34 PM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 155 Joined: 18-April 04 From: Phoenix, Az. Member No.: 314  |
This link was posted on our local SCCA forum. It looks like a really bad, really expensive day for quite a few people.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3197431&page=1 This post has been edited by 2000Z-71: Apr 23 2007, 08:34 PM |
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Apr 25 2007, 04:14 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
i thought about that for a second... but why would anyone use the left foot to brake ?
I'm seriously glad no one got injured/killed. I've seen a few Auto-X incidents, among which 2 rolled-over cars... one hit the cement barrier after losing control and lifted the front side of the car... ended up on roof... the other was a bad combination (human error) of a swift on stock suspension and Hoosier's not letting go while he was doing the slalom too fast and tried to keep on doing it... rim bytes on the asphalt and tip you go... i was several feet from the car... and the first to rescue the guy. I'm sure the guys feels so bad as is... both the driver + owner. At least he doesn't have to cope w/ bodily harm to anyone on his shoulders. |
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Apr 25 2007, 06:01 PM
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Zero brand loyalty Group: Advanced Members Posts: 645 Joined: 22-January 04 From: Merryland Member No.: 145 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 25 2007, 12:14 PM)  i thought about that for a second... but why would anyone use the left foot to brake ? You can't tell me that someone on a roadrace-autocross forum has never heard the term "left-foot braking"? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Pat |
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Apr 25 2007, 06:44 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
QUOTE (patred @ Apr 25 2007, 02:01 PM) QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 25 2007, 12:14 PM) i thought about that for a second... but why would anyone use the left foot to brake ? You can't tell me that someone on a roadrace-autocross forum has never heard the term "left-foot braking"? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Pat I do that on a Cart... not on a car. Maybe because i drive manual. |
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Apr 25 2007, 09:33 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 25 2007, 01:44 PM) QUOTE (patred @ Apr 25 2007, 02:01 PM) QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 25 2007, 12:14 PM) i thought about that for a second... but why would anyone use the left foot to brake ? You can't tell me that someone on a roadrace-autocross forum has never heard the term "left-foot braking"? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Pat I do that on a Cart... not on a car. Maybe because i drive manual. My post talked about how left foot braking works for me driving a manual in roadcourse situations (CMC for me) in addition to my street experience with autos - have an instructor show ya sometime. It is an advanced technique and you have to have a good understanding of throttle and brake skills before you attempt. It is another tool for your driver's skill toolbox. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I like the Ross Bentley Speed Secret book series for reading on skills I am working on or trying to learn new. |
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Apr 26 2007, 12:51 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
QUOTE (CMC #37 @ Apr 25 2007, 05:33 PM) My post talked about how left foot braking works for me driving a manual in roadcourse situations (CMC for me) in addition to my street experience with autos - have an instructor show ya sometime. It is an advanced technique and you have to have a good understanding of throttle and brake skills before you attempt. It is another tool for your driver's skill toolbox. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I like the Ross Bentley Speed Secret book series for reading on skills I am working on or trying to learn new. you mean this book: http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Secrets-Profes...s/dp/0760305188 found this as well: http://www.speed-secrets.com/racing_publications.html more info on his website: http://www.speed-secrets.com/ |
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2000Z-71 Bad Day in Portland Apr 23 2007, 08:34 PM
rmackintosh OUCH!!!!!!!!!... Apr 23 2007, 09:07 PM trackbird Wow.
Without being there, it's hard to say w... Apr 23 2007, 10:03 PM CMC #37 Agree with Kevin, glad no-one was hurt. Bad day i... Apr 24 2007, 02:22 AM Absolut Speed No shortage of know-it-alls on that board. We... Apr 24 2007, 05:25 PM poSSum Those pictures are painful to look at. I agree tha... Apr 24 2007, 05:38 PM Eugenio_SS ouch indeed.
what worries me is: QUOTE he went to ... Apr 24 2007, 05:44 PM
CamaroFS34 QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 24 2007, 01:44 PM... Apr 24 2007, 08:16 PM Eugenio_SS QUOTE (CamaroFS34 @ Apr 24 2007, 04:16 PM... Apr 25 2007, 03:17 AM 2000Z-71 Read down through about page 3 of the thread. It... Apr 24 2007, 10:55 PM CMC #37 QUOTE (2000Z-71 @ Apr 24 2007, 05:55... Apr 25 2007, 12:08 AM BigEnos QUOTE (2000Z-71 @ Apr 24 2007, 04:55... Apr 25 2007, 01:54 PM slowTA So how does everyone insure their autocrossers? I... Apr 25 2007, 02:56 AM Eugenio_SS you can always claim you are a spectator and cars ... Apr 25 2007, 03:14 AM Eugenio_SS but seriously...
how can this happen ?
QUOTE he we... Apr 25 2007, 02:20 PM trackbird QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 25 2007, 10:20 AM... Apr 25 2007, 02:28 PM trackbird QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 25 2007, 12:14 PM... Apr 25 2007, 05:53 PM CMC #37 QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 26 2007, 07:51 AM... Apr 26 2007, 03:34 PM CMC #37 I learned how to left foot brake driving my auto 4... Apr 25 2007, 06:16 PM |
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