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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #15 on: 06 March 2013, 10:37:44 »

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Think it's well known on here that I always left foot brake when i'm in an auto.

Likewise.  ;)



Feels un-natural now to use the right foot to brake in an auto.

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I too default to left foot braking. The only time it has been a slight problem was when I frequently drove a manual & tried left foot braking in that...... the clutch pedal doesn't slow the car very well.  :o  ;D  ;D  ;D
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #16 on: 06 March 2013, 11:27:59 »

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Heard of it, but 99% of auto drivers don't do it.

What does left leg do in an auto? Sod all!

I'm willing to bet that there are more than that ........ I do - but I might have already said that a few times before  ::)

I don't know anyone who drives an auto with just one foot. Two feet and two pedals makes perfect sense. Especially when you shouldn't be using both pedals simultaneously.
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #17 on: 06 March 2013, 12:13:03 »

The gas and brake pedal are too close together so it isn't the most comfortable driving position  (not that I can brake with my left foot)
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #18 on: 06 March 2013, 12:16:41 »

The gas and brake pedal are too close together so .....

Are they any closer tan any other car ...... manual or auto?  :-\ :-\ :-\


(not that I can brake with my left foot)

Practice makes perfect.  :y :y :y
Use your right foot to brake and just follow with your left ..... you soon get the hang of it  ;)
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #19 on: 06 March 2013, 12:35:08 »

Only time I do left foot braking is when I use the brake as a clutch, for times like ramps when you need little more revs.

I find it tricky though as left foot is used to stomping on the clutch, auto just makes me more lazy. Lifting left foot is far to much effort  ;D
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #20 on: 06 March 2013, 12:56:06 »

Only time I do left foot braking is when I use the brake as a clutch, for times like ramps when you need little more revs.

I find it tricky though as left foot is used to stomping on the clutch, auto just makes me more lazy. Lifting left foot is far to much effort  ;D

Exactly! If you ever want to be able to driver a proper manual car properly again, then it's a silly habit to get into, IMHO. Keep each foot attuned to the job it's supposed to be doing!

I know the Omega's manual setup isn't the best in the world but who on earth would go to the trouble of "upgrading" it to auto? :-\
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #21 on: 06 March 2013, 12:58:43 »

Only time I do left foot braking is when I use the brake as a clutch, for times like ramps when you need little more revs.

I find it tricky though as left foot is used to stomping on the clutch, auto just makes me more lazy. Lifting left foot is far to much effort  ;D

Exactly! If you ever want to be able to driver a proper manual car properly again, then it's a silly habit to get into, IMHO. Keep each foot attuned to the job it's supposed to be doing!

I know the Omega's manual setup isn't the best in the world but who on earth would go to the trouble of "upgrading" it to auto? :-\

even if I dont have the left leg, I would tie a pice of stick and still I would drive a manual.. ;D
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« Reply #22 on: 06 March 2013, 13:00:17 »

the only exception would be a smg box with f1 pedals.. :)
 
which costs more than the car when donald :-\
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #23 on: 06 March 2013, 13:00:56 »

If only Mr Bean had an auto  ::)  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zavsd6etz_Q
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #24 on: 06 March 2013, 13:05:37 »

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Exactly! If you ever want to be able to driver a proper manual car properly again, then it's a silly habit to get into, IMHO. Keep each foot attuned to the job it's supposed to be doing! ....

Having had a driving licence for as long as you've been around, I can manage to drive a manual properly if the occasion arises .... as I suspect other left foot brakers here will be able to do too.  ;)  ;)
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #25 on: 06 March 2013, 13:14:10 »

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Exactly! If you ever want to be able to driver a proper manual car properly again, then it's a silly habit to get into, IMHO. Keep each foot attuned to the job it's supposed to be doing! ....

Having had a driving licence for as long as you've been around, I can manage to drive a manual properly if the occasion arises .... as I suspect other left foot brakers here will be able to do too.  ;)  ;)

That's fine, then. ;) I know I couldn't, and that I'd find myself going for the wrong pedal with the wrong foot or with the wrong level of subtlety. It would probably happen during a moment of panic when doing the right thing was vital. I find simply disabling the left foot and carrying on as normal with the right in an auto works for me, but that's just me, hence the IMHO.
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #26 on: 06 March 2013, 14:05:19 »

The gas and brake pedal are too close together so .....

Are they any closer tan any other car ...... manual or auto?  :-\ :-\ :-\


(not that I can brake with my left foot)

Practice makes perfect.  :y :y :y
Use your right foot to brake and just follow with your left ..... you soon get the hang of it  ;)

Have you driven a 106 , pedals are designed for very girly small feet in high heels  ::)
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #27 on: 06 March 2013, 14:26:12 »

The gas and brake pedal are too close together so .....

Are they any closer tan any other car ...... manual or auto?  :-\ :-\ :-\


(not that I can brake with my left foot)

Practice makes perfect.  :y :y :y
Use your right foot to brake and just follow with your left ..... you soon get the hang of it  ;)

Have you driven a 106 , pedals are designed for very girly small feet in high heels  ::)

Usually when I hire a Villa in Portugal or Greece you get some little FWD box like a 106, often I go for the clutch pedal and because my feet are so big, i clip the brake some times.

Usually to the annoyance and surprise of MrsT, not to mention myself!  ;D  ;D
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #28 on: 06 March 2013, 14:42:12 »

The gas and brake pedal are too close together so .....

Are they any closer tan any other car ...... manual or auto?  :-\ :-\ :-\


(not that I can brake with my left foot)

Practice makes perfect.  :y :y :y
Use your right foot to brake and just follow with your left ..... you soon get the hang of it  ;)

Have you driven a 106 , pedals are designed for very girly small feet in high heels  ::)

Usually when I hire a Villa in Portugal or Greece you get some little FWD box like a 106, often I go for the clutch pedal and because my feet are so big, i clip the brake some times.

Usually to the annoyance and surprise of MrsT, not to mention myself!  ;D  ;D

Yep doing that all the time  :( Have to look down at feet to make sure they are on the right pedals when setting off  :D Will be glad when i get the car that really suits my needs , for now ill have to make do  :(
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Re: auto conversions....
« Reply #29 on: 06 March 2013, 14:42:31 »

I never left foot brake in an Auto, right foot only  :y.
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