Left Foot Braking

El_Gordo · 02-10-2009, 12:14 PM

Anyone do it?

I wouldnt bother on trackdays etc, but would it be a worthwhile thing to master for racing where every 10th counts?

02-10-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by El_Gordo

Anyone do it?

I wouldnt bother on trackdays etc, but would it be a worthwhile thing to master for racing where every 10th counts?

Yes and No. My braking has improved massively because I now use it, but others swear it makes no difference. I think with the CSL its worthwhile mastering, can also save you from spinning out if you go sideways too far (need to practice that instinct though).

Personal preference, but I had (thanks to Nathan) a new wheel and spacer which brought the steering wheel closer to me, and also put spacers on the rack(?) to move the wheel down further, allowing me to sit further back making it far easier for left foot braking. I also bought an e46 330 automatic brake pedal which swaps out for the existing pedal, making it easier again.

El_Gordo · 02-10-2009, 12:32 PM

mmm, good point, I hadn't considered the mid corner options, I was thinking more along the lines that you could instantly go from throttle to brake with no pause, I assumed this would be where the time would be gained.

Suppose it could also be used to kill understeer if need be.

Curly · 02-10-2009, 02:25 PM

only ever left foot brake since i had the csl and race m3, once you get the hang of it its slight advantage no time gap from throttle to brake easy to trail brake into the apex and if you are running wide on the exit don't lift off the gas just a light touch on the brake to bring back on line

StevieS · 02-10-2009, 11:27 PM

I think you get the hang of left foot braking quite quickly when you're just driving along. However, I still have this insatiable habit of trying to mash the brake pedal into the carpet just before the car comes to a stop. It certainly wakes your passengers up! I guess that's what happens if you also use a car with a conventional clutch.

englebert · 04-10-2009, 06:51 PM

Esssential for a big heavy car like the CSL, makes a huge difference allowing you to alter the attitude of a car.

02-10-2009, 12:14 PM	#1
El_Gordo Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 23 Casino cash: $634	Left Foot Braking Anyone do it? I wouldnt bother on trackdays etc, but would it be a worthwhile thing to master for racing where every 10th counts?

04-10-2009, 06:51 PM	#6
englebert S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 397 Casino cash: $705	Esssential for a big heavy car like the CSL, makes a huge difference allowing you to alter the attitude of a car. __________________ '03 SG CSL - SOLD Making do with a CSL replica, 1M and E90 M3.

02-10-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
El_Gordo Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 23 Casino cash: $634	mmm, good point, I hadn't considered the mid corner options, I was thinking more along the lines that you could instantly go from throttle to brake with no pause, I assumed this would be where the time would be gained. Suppose it could also be used to kill understeer if need be.

02-10-2009, 02:25 PM	#4
Curly S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: madchester Posts: 1,153 Casino cash: $5838	only ever left foot brake since i had the csl and race m3, once you get the hang of it its slight advantage no time gap from throttle to brake easy to trail brake into the apex and if you are running wide on the exit don't lift off the gas just a light touch on the brake to bring back on line

02-10-2009, 11:27 PM	#5
StevieS Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Casino cash: $292	I think you get the hang of left foot braking quite quickly when you're just driving along. However, I still have this insatiable habit of trying to mash the brake pedal into the carpet just before the car comes to a stop. It certainly wakes your passengers up! I guess that's what happens if you also use a car with a conventional clutch.