Octy_Ross wrote:Chris, stop reading the book, go out and try it.. it makes sense and is great fun when you're getting it right!
ScoobyChris wrote:Sounds like I need to bring the change slightly earlier so I can stay on the brakes but still arrive at the correct speed at the hazard.
ScoobyChris wrote:Octy_Ross wrote:Chris, stop reading the book, go out and try it.. it makes sense and is great fun when you're getting it right!
Interestingly trying it was what was causing me problems as I had been trying to remain systematic and overlapping by coming off the brakes at the same time as the gear blip (speed set before gear) which led to quite a lack of smoothness as I'd lost the firm platform of the brakes being held on. Sounds like I need to bring the change slightly earlier so I can stay on the brakes but still arrive at the correct speed at the hazard.
Thanks folks.
Chris
kfae8959 wrote:...and there's always the possibility of dropping another cog as your view develops (or doesn't).
ScoobyChris wrote:It describes the System and states that the gear change must be done when the speed is set (after all, you don't know what gear you need until you know what speed you are doing as dictated by vision). Can't argue with that. It then says for heel 'n' toe that you select the gear you need while braking firmly (no problem with that) but you continue to stay on the brakes after the gear is selected to set the speed. This seems at odds with the System as you're second guessing the speed when you get the gear, but maybe I am reading too much into it?
ScoobyChris wrote:Octy_Ross wrote:Chris, stop reading the book, go out and try it.. it makes sense and is great fun when you're getting it right!
Interestingly trying it was what was causing me problems as I had been trying to remain systematic and overlapping by coming off the brakes at the same time as the gear blip (speed set before gear) which led to quite a lack of smoothness as I'd lost the firm platform of the brakes being held on. Sounds like I need to bring the change slightly earlier so I can stay on the brakes but still arrive at the correct speed at the hazard.
Thanks folks.
Chris
Paul_Black wrote:The way I see it things like HnT and left foot braking (while not nessessary to be a good, safe driver) just give you more weapons in your arsenal of skills to help you navigate the road safely. It can go in the attache case next to the system =P
Paul_Black wrote:Surely there can be nothing wrong with overlapping breaks and gearchanges [...] provided its part of your driving plan and not a last-minute decision to keep you on the road 'cause you got it a bit wrong.
Gareth wrote:Paul_Black wrote:Surely there can be nothing wrong with overlapping breaks and gearchanges [...] provided its part of your driving plan and not a last-minute decision to keep you on the road 'cause you got it a bit wrong.
Sometimes drivers delude themselves into thinking they had a plan but really their use of H&T is mainly a consequence of poor planning, too high an entry speed, and the fact that they are able to use the technique. I'd ask those that habitually use it about the benefits they perceive, other than it being fun.
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