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SupraDupra 11-23-2006 06:58 AM

More brake boost?
 
I was just crusing around and decided to try some heel/toe practice.I think I have the right stance for me ,but I wish the brakes were a little stiffer.Is there any way to increase the vaccume to the brake booster and get firmer brakes? I have giant feet so I can't truely heel/toe ,have to use the ball of my foot and roll onto the accelerator ,so too much pedal travel on the brakes is making an already akward move more akward.Also ,would anyone be know of any regular street shoes that are good for sensitve pedal controll? I realy don't want to buy special racing shoes :D

mrnickleye 11-23-2006 07:22 AM

Basically vacuum is 'maxed out' now. Besides, the booster 'assists' by making the pedal pressure less for you.

You would need a larger master cylinder to actually apply more pressure to the calipers.

As for shoes, try a pair of those black 'slip-ons' with the thin soles. Like Bruce Lee wore in those karate movies.

Murd 11-23-2006 10:45 AM

I've seen racing socks somewhere. Put on like a sock, wear it like a shoe...

Supra2NR 11-23-2006 03:03 PM

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I was just crusing around and decided to try some heel/toe practice.I think I have the right stance for me ,but I wish the brakes were a little stiffer.Is there any way to increase the vaccume to the brake booster and get firmer brakes? I have giant feet so I can't truely heel/toe ,have to use the ball of my foot and roll onto the accelerator ,so too much pedal travel on the brakes is making an already akward move more akward.Also ,would anyone be know of any regular street shoes that are good for sensitve pedal controll? I realy don't want to buy special racing shoes :D
i know what u mean, im 6 ft tall, and i got size 12 shoes
in order for me to get good shift
i have to slide my foot to the clutch
and do the heel when releasing it
sumtimes i drive jus with my socks
to get better feel for the pedal
but, i agree with mrnickley, if increase the brake boost
its not good cuz the brake pedal wont have any feel anymore
so its harder to know how much pressure to put in the brakes

, but have u try the old converse all-stars?
i thought i was crazy too, but
they have thin soles
and they are flat and flexible
it actually helps me out when im driving

sd88supra 11-23-2006 05:17 PM

converse all-stars
 
i agree with using converse all-star "chucks." i do drive much better with them than with my work shoes.

Supra2NR 11-23-2006 08:46 PM

dem chucks man
 
them old skool shoes does the magic
i got the hi-top ones
im gonna buy the lowcut ones for racing b4 the summer comes

the next xhoice would be the nike air force ones lowcuts
they work too
since theyre soft, flat soled, and thinner than regular shoes

jfunez 11-23-2006 10:33 PM

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wow...it be funny if you came to a supra meet and realized everyone is wearing hi-tops converse all stars...lol...

Supra2NR 11-23-2006 11:04 PM

well, were all driving the same cars
why not wear the same shoes lol

SupraDupra 11-24-2006 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jfunez
wow...it be funny if you came to a supra meet and realized everyone is wearing hi-tops converse all stars...lol...

That would be pretty good ,I'm gunna start paying more attention the peoples shoes next year and see if I notice any :)

dcrusupra 11-24-2006 02:48 AM

These are the shoes I've been driving around in. They are really comfortable after breaking them in. And surprisingly I can feel the clutch pretty damn well with them. The are just kinda wide.

http://shopimages-ll.ccs.com//n2sb6401_bkwh.jpg
They are called Supra Double Es


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