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by bde
Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:15 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: New to manual driving
Replies: 15
Views: 2293

Ah, I see. In order to exchange licences from other countries they have to meet certain requirements. For example if you can exchange one from Canada, however to have a full unrestricted licence you have to have proof that you passed in a manual. Without it you can only have an automatic licence. T...
by bde
Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Is this single-clutch downshift?
Replies: 8
Views: 4137

I mostly do single clutch downshifts with some dual clutch here and there and I find single clutch is very good for regular city driving - no excessive noise if you can keep your downshifts without causing any abrupt motions with the car or overreving too much. The only thing I find is that it takes...
by bde
Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 20
Views: 3761

I've actualy heard about heel-toeing on hills - I guess that's the most practical use for 3 pedal heel toe. Never tried it though as I'm not yet good with it, but eventually I'll give it a try:) Working on my dbl clutch heel-toe and it's pretty good now, can do it consistently several times in a row...
by bde
Sun Feb 17, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 20
Views: 3761

Got it Jomo) Thanks for the explanation - makes good sense for me now) I've actually made some adjustments with my seat (never know what a differences few cms in seat height make) So I lowered the seat all the way down to the floor and heel-toeing is considerably easier vs 2-3 handle pumps above (no...
by bde
Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Using heel to control clutch pedal release?
Replies: 19
Views: 20426

I can relate to that. When I first learned stick on mazda 3 I was trying to use my whole leg and it felt like I was at a gym pumping my legs and it also was very awkward and imprecise. I was like "holy marco - is that how you are supposed to drive this thing?" I tried leaving the heel on ...
by bde
Thu Feb 14, 2008 12:08 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 20
Views: 3761

i think it's really just a personal preference with modern synchromesh gearboxes. i prefer double clutch b/c it feels like a more natural motion, one foot going up and the other coming down and then vice-versa. and i like that i can get in gear faster on my high rev downshifts b/c i don't have to w...
by bde
Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:15 am
Forum: Manual Driving Tips
Topic: Using heel to control clutch pedal release?
Replies: 19
Views: 20426

I can relate to that. When I first learned stick on mazda 3 I was trying to use my whole leg and it felt like I was at a gym pumping my legs and it also was very awkward and imprecise. I was like "holy marco - is that how you are supposed to drive this thing?" I tried leaving the heel on t...
by bde
Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 20
Views: 3761

I'll make some pics when it gets warmer here in Toronto) I have another question ( didn't feel like making a new thread of an already popular subject). Double clutch vs single clutch. I know the difference and the benefits of double over single but I always see videos with japanese drivers doing sin...
by bde
Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 20
Views: 3761

I have a sedan btw. The only thing I've changed so far is a short shifter and sti pedals. I hope you add the red tail light mod unless Subaru has decided to fix that silly clear housing/red LEDs thing by now. Or is that only on the hatch? Whatever... Now get yourself off the forums and get some sea...
by bde
Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:43 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 20
Views: 3761

Thanks for thef eedback guys, much appreciated! :) Move your seat and try big toe-little toe instead of heel-toe. I dont have room for a proper heel-toe either, and it seems to work to just rool my ankle from one side of my foot to the other. Do you have the sedan or hatch? I've tried big-little toe...
by bde
Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello there!
Replies: 20
Views: 3761

Hello there!

Hey there, Been browsing the site for a while before deciding to join in on the discussion. Lots of quality advice here, much appreciated. I've recently got an 08 wrx and was learning the stick for almost 2 months on it. Progressing fairly ok I would say and mostly doing practice driving in the even...