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Mar 23rd, 2018, 19:53 | #1 |
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Left foot braking.
Those Volvo drivers who have automatic transmissions, how many of you brake with the left foot?
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Mar 23rd, 2018, 20:18 | #2 |
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We've run automatics since 1985, 'pookie', and NEVER left-foot brake. The only time the left foot touched the brake pedal was when warming up the engine in the days of carburetors with manual chokes.
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I've got a superb auto. When I test drove it I asked the sales guy for any advice, having not really driven an auto much before. "Put your left foot on the footrest and don't move it until you get out of the car". I've followed that advice.
Any reason not to?
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I tried it after I passed my test, many years ago now - nearly put my head through the windscreen! It is amazing how difficult it is haven't tried it since!
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Certainly not... have known people that have done it, no no no.....
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Is there anything actually gained by it?
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My father drummed it into me..... When driving an Auto always forget you have a left foot, sound advice
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Used in Rally driving & circuit racing to balance the car whilst keeping the engine in the power band.
Have tried it on closed roads etc. very difficult to master & no advantage to be had on public roads. Of course brake wear is increased to boot.
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It’s natural in karts or racing cars but with the position of the brake pedal in road cars it’s very difficult. Unless you’re on a race track looking to shave lap time there can’t be much to gain by it
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Used it a lot in old freewheel Saab 96s. Huge fun. Good in fwd for tucking nose in and getting tail up on its toes. With freewheel you could match engine revs under braking and pull out of corners swiftly. Huge fun cars.
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