E90Post
 


Studio RSR
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > General BMW News and Cars Discussion > If you want to drive your BMW fast..



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-01-2024, 04:15 PM   #23
Track/S
Major
Track/S's Avatar
1364
Rep
1,335
Posts

Drives: M2C, M4 GTS
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Around the world

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by shawnhayes View Post
Anything is possible...

Shawn
I didn't say it was impossible.
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2024, 04:24 PM   #24
Track/S
Major
Track/S's Avatar
1364
Rep
1,335
Posts

Drives: M2C, M4 GTS
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Around the world

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by eugenebmw View Post
This video clip explain very well the advantage of left foot braking. Weight transfer of the car, how make it smoother, safer, and fasting turning in and out of the corner. And these skills are not new, it has been using for many years in car racing and in formula one.

There is a reason for everything.
I have nothing against braking with the left foot, but this is not for the average user, the majority here do not even know how to brake correctly, much less transfer weights with the brake.
Appreciate 3
eugenebmw1480.50
M5Rick60090.50
Dan B291.50
      02-01-2024, 04:41 PM   #25
Andrew2
Private
Scotland
180
Rep
96
Posts

Drives: M2 OG DCT
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Aberdeenshire

iTrader: (0)

Need to separate road and track applications ...
Appreciate 0
      02-01-2024, 04:58 PM   #26
eugenebmw
Lieutenant
eugenebmw's Avatar
1481
Rep
475
Posts

Drives: G82 M4, G22 M440, E92 335i
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Vancouver

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Track/S View Post
I have nothing against braking with the left foot, but this is not for the average user, the majority here do not even know how to brake correctly, much less transfer weights with the brake.
This is very true. Lots of average drivers even don't know how to hold the steering wheels in a proper way
Appreciate 4
Track/S1363.50
M5Rick60090.50
Dan B291.50
      02-02-2024, 02:45 AM   #27
M5Rick
General
M5Rick's Avatar
60091
Rep
19,556
Posts

Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Southern England

iTrader: (0)

LFB is useful to me not only on quick roads but in town traffic. When the creep mode on the car is not enough to catch up as traffic moves on, like for instance on London's Edgware Road, then the feet stay in place, I call it my comfort mode and you can always go back to the other way and use the right foot for braking.
Appreciate 2
      02-02-2024, 02:50 AM   #28
M5Rick
General
M5Rick's Avatar
60091
Rep
19,556
Posts

Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Southern England

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Track/S View Post
I have nothing against braking with the left foot, but this is not for the average user, the majority here do not even know how to brake correctly, much less transfer weights with the brake.
For a newbie to LFB (if the pedals allow it easily with the spacing) it may be a difficult switch but once mastered getting the feel for it then they'll wonder how they did without it.
Appreciate 3
      02-02-2024, 12:48 PM   #29
eugenebmw
Lieutenant
eugenebmw's Avatar
1481
Rep
475
Posts

Drives: G82 M4, G22 M440, E92 335i
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Vancouver

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by M5Rick View Post
For a newbie to LFB (if the pedals allow it easily with the spacing) it may be a difficult switch but once mastered getting the feel for it then they'll wonder how they did without it.
Totally agree. It bring you to the next level of driving (safer, faster and total enjoyment). However I stronger recommend you only practice/learning on roads that have no cars or on track. It take a long time to get comfortable with it because you have to re-learn what you learnt. Don't give up.
Appreciate 2
M5Rick60090.50
      02-02-2024, 01:01 PM   #30
M5Rick
General
M5Rick's Avatar
60091
Rep
19,556
Posts

Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Southern England

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by eugenebmw View Post
Totally agree. It bring you to the next level of driving (safer, faster and total enjoyment). However I stronger recommend you only practice/learning on roads that have no cars or on track. It take a long time to get comfortable with it because you have to re-learn what you learnt. Don't give up.
I took to it like a duck to water
Appreciate 2
      02-02-2024, 01:09 PM   #31
eugenebmw
Lieutenant
eugenebmw's Avatar
1481
Rep
475
Posts

Drives: G82 M4, G22 M440, E92 335i
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Vancouver

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by M5Rick View Post
I took to it like a duck to water
Your IQ must be above 140 and very good in eyes, hands, and foot coordination.
Appreciate 2
M5Rick60090.50
      02-02-2024, 03:36 PM   #32
M5Rick
General
M5Rick's Avatar
60091
Rep
19,556
Posts

Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Southern England

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by eugenebmw View Post
Your IQ must be above 140 and very good in eyes, hands, and foot coordination.
Well I'm chuffed and you're not bad yourself with doing the same with a manual gearbox car which is worth more
Appreciate 2
      02-05-2024, 10:55 AM   #33
Dan B
Lieutenant
292
Rep
403
Posts

Drives: 2024 M440i xDrive Gran Coupe
Join Date: Mar 2023
Location: Chicago NW Suburbs

iTrader: (0)

The average driver does not have enough to skill to drive a manual, (or brake, or corner) anywhere near what is needed for high performance driving. Add in left foot braking and that changes to almost no one.

With that said, to drive at the higher levels of racing and to be competitive, left foot braking is essential.
Appreciate 2
eugenebmw1480.50
M5Rick60090.50
      02-05-2024, 11:17 AM   #34
eugenebmw
Lieutenant
eugenebmw's Avatar
1481
Rep
475
Posts

Drives: G82 M4, G22 M440, E92 335i
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Vancouver

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan B View Post
The average driver does not have enough to skill to drive a manual, (or brake, or corner) anywhere near what is needed for high performance driving. Add in left foot braking and that changes to almost no one.

With that said, to drive at the higher levels of racing and to be competitive, left foot braking is essential.
You totally kill it That why when I heard ppl are saying I have to upgrade this, modify that to make the car going faster to make it suitable to run on track. I just keep laughing. How many of them are able to drive their cars to the limit
Appreciate 2
Dan B291.50
M5Rick60090.50
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:36 PM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST