I am just talking about everyday driving here. I ve been practicing my heel toe down shift when i get off the highway. Is this bad?

 

No, as long as you're rev-matching alright.

If you're not rev-matching well, that would put a lot of wear on the synchros.

You might be burning a little more gas than necessary, but you're not hurting the car.

 

Newb question: what is hell-tow shifting? Is this the same as downshifting?

 

Can someone explain what heel toe shifting is?????

 

i can't explain it to u but i got this to explain it to u.

http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/how...2/article.html

 

http://modernracer.com/tips/heelandtoeshifting.html

Very great site with alot of info.

 

It's super easy once you get the hang of it.

 

it is actually better for the clutch
since you are matching engine speed with flywheel speed (ideally, when it's done right)
this will save the clutch material by not making it slip
this is also how you drive a very high performance clutch ( puck )
practice practice practice...

 

i do it all the damn time red lights, sharp corners, tailgate racing(not bright idea but crazy rush).....didnt think too many people did it...and i never knew the name of the tech.thanx for that

 

like everyone else said. Practice till you get it right and it will do no damage. Its all about timing

 

Why would you do it when you approach red light?

 

after a while it just becomes a part of everyday driving.

 

It puts less strain on your clutch. It's improper technique to coast in neutral, but more wear on your clutch to engine brake.