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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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Default Who shifts heel/toe with stock pedals ?

Just wondering, because I´m doing not very well..
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:23 PM
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If your feet are small and narrow then get some mugen pedals
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:26 PM
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Are you tall ? And are you using an aftermarket steering wheel ??
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:28 PM
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Me, but only in certain shoes... I can't do 'em with Nike Air Max.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:31 PM
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I used to, before I received the Mugen pedals as a present from my friend. I'm 5'10 with size 10 shoes. The stock pedals were fine only if I braked hard (track driving). On the street, it was kind of hard to do cuz I rarely needed to press the brake that much.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:35 PM
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:35 PM
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I'm 5'11 and no I'm not using an after market steering wheel.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:36 PM
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it was kind of hard to do cuz I rarely needed to press the brake that much.
and THAT means in my eyes. you only reached throttle by heel if the brake pedal is pressed down deep enough, right ?


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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:43 PM
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if your foot is wide enough you can also put half of your foot on the brake and the other half on the gas to blip the throttle, I used to do that with my pedals but since I'm almost mastered heel/toe I took my pedals off.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:45 PM
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I'm 5'11 and no I'm not using an after market steering wheel.
Uh, what`s 5,11 in meters ????

My problem:
I am very tall (1,92m) and my knees collide with the steering wheel. For this reason I can`t really shift heel/toe. If I push the seat more to the rear, I am too far away from the shift ****.

I`m just trying to find out if it`s ME who is unable or if it`s the dimensions of the stock-cockpit which makes me fock up

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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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I`m just trying to find out if it`s ME who is unable or if it`s the dimensions of the stock-cockpit which makes me fock up
I mean you no disrespect, but it's your size that inhibits your heel and toeing.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 01:58 PM
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I`m just trying to find out if it`s ME who is unable or if it`s the dimensions of the stock-cockpit which makes me fock up

I mean you no disrespect, but it's your size that inhibits your heel and toeing.
Imagine you were me.. what would you change to make h/t possible ?
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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I'm 5'11 and no I'm not using an after market steering wheel.

Uh, what`s 5,11 in meters ????

My problem:
I am very tall (1,92m) and my knees collide with the steering wheel. For this reason I can`t really shift heel/toe. If I push the seat more to the rear, I am too far away from the shift ****.

I`m just trying to find out if it`s ME who is unable or if it`s the dimensions of the stock-cockpit which makes me fock up
haha...measure yourself in meters 192 cm is approximately 6'3/6'4
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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I do!!

Im 5' 11" and have a size 9 1/2 shoe and I can do it. I sit very close to the wheel. It was uncomfortable at first but my foot got used to being all sideways and broken looking
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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Imagine you were me.. what would you change to make h/t possible ?
Try different pedals, maybe? Although it really sounds as though the design of the Integra itself, rather than the design of the pedals, is the problem.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:13 PM
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Imagine you were me.. what would you change to make h/t possible ?

Try different pedals, maybe? Although it really sounds as though the design of the Integra itself, rather than the design of the pedals, is the problem.

So does that mean, ITR`s can`t be driven by tall drivers ?
steering wheel and pedals can be swapped....
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:15 PM
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Default Re: Who shifts heel/toe with stock pedals ? (Maijk190)

I did at one time.

But suck it up, buy the Mugen MT pedal set.

Those stock pedals are stock Integra equipment. They just gots to go.


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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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Try sitting closer.

I'm 5'10" and I sit very close to the steering wheel with the stock seat reclined 1-2 clicks.

I just got a good idea!

Why don't you get an aftermarket seat that allows you to sit lower in the seat? Of course for this to be safe you'll need a rollbar, but adding a rollbar and a race shell to your car is never a bad thing.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:25 PM
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Default Re: Who shifts heel/toe with stock pedals ? (Reid)

Try sitting closer.

I'm 5'10" and I sit very close to the steering wheel with the stock seat reclined 1-2 clicks.

I just got a good idea!

Why don't you get an aftermarket seat that allows you to sit lower in the seat? Of course for this to be safe you'll need a rollbar, but adding a rollbar and a race shell to your car is never a bad thing.
This is absolutely the BEST board around named "honda-tech.com"
If there`s a problem, everytime there are a few people who share your thoughts ...

I want to do it right, because buying seats is a major thing... I`ll keep this Mugen-pedals in mind... where can I get them ? Where can I get a Mmmmmmugen shiftknob ?

As for the seats I`m thinking of Koenig... (german brand) because we have to declare every part to the government to get permit for street driving

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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:28 PM
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You can get Mugen pedals and a Mugen shift **** from Mike @ IPS Racing (TypeRMsM on h-t).

EDIT: I'd try a Sparco seat. They're available in Germany, aren't they?


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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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You can get Mugen pedals and a Mugen shift **** from Mike @ IPS Racing (TypeRMsM on h-t).
Great. Thank you. I`ve heard, Mike is a true person and he was one of the first shop-owners I`ve contacted long ago...

So I`m gonna swap wheel, pedals and shiftknob first.. If that doesn`t help, I have to throw away my expensive Recaros
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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I used to heal/toe with stock pedals. Very shoe dependent (running shoes or cross trainers). I'm now running a set of Razo pedals. If you're gonna do pedal covers, I recommend hard mounted ones (drilled though the stock pedal). These are more secure. Of course, as others have mentioned... a good steering wheel and a close driving position is also good.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:37 PM
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(also raises hand)
I don't seem to have a problem w/ the stock pedals - h/t shift everyday. (5'11" size 10 1/2 shoe btw)
My feet are kinda wide, so I guess it's not much of a problem.
I would agree though, get the Mugen pedals, can't go wrong with them!
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:38 PM
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I heal and toe fine with normal shoes and stock pedals... Just takes practice. Helps if you can see a video of a professional doing it first.
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 02:45 PM
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I have troubles. I'm 6'0", but I wear a size 13 shoe. It makes things very difficult to bend my leg around. I usually end up braking with the ball of my foot, and then use the right side (pinky toe side) to blip the throttle... It works, but I'm not very good at it....
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