http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcSAiRxmm0w&NR=1

Ok so I have been watching way too much inital D lately and I saw the b16 civic doing some left foot braking during turns.

I know that it helps rotate the car (trail braking kinda) but it keeps the car in balance as you have the engine at a solid rev pushing forward as you slow down the car to shift its weight, and the second you let of the brake ur already at WOT.

At first braking with my left foot was extremely difficult, too much input even from 25mph my face would almost hit my steering wheel from unexpected braking force.

Its like I cant anticipate how hard I am actually going to brake. And with our short little clutch, my left foot seems eager to push in all the way lol.

Dont try this in 3rd gear at 25mph...i hit the brakes, paniced like an idiot and pushed the brake even harder thinking I was pushing the clutch in and stalled...i was in my neighbohood at 2am on straight road thank god lol.

After getting used to it it has helped out, but not significantly. It is really really hard to get used to. For canyon runs (especially up hill where you need power alot) it is more advantageous than tapping the brake, and then accelerating etc..depending on the turn.

The hard part is judging if you will have enough RPM after hitting the brakes to make it up the hill.

So my question is...for autocross (since there are no canyons where I live in the summer) is it worth trying or just kinda st00pid?

in good regards,

Regis

 

If done properly it can help on tight turns. Tho I try to keep it to just flic wheel/tap the brakes- then wot (if possible) through the rest of the turn, But if you find yourself understeering/plowing by all means try the left foot braking. It may be the difference between ditch and road

 

If done properly it can help on tight turns. Tho I try to keep it to just flic wheel/tap the brakes- then wot (if possible) through the rest of the turn, But if you find yourself understeering/plowing by all means try the left foot braking. It may be the difference between ditch and road

 

Kk thanks for the info. Yes it does help ALOT when you drive on a cliff with a road somehow matted to it lol.

It is hard to judge corners when the temps vary and tire grip gets affected.

Thx for the info,

Regis