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 Inside, the cars are nearly...  Inside, the cars are nearly stock as well, with only Corbeau sport seats and a mount bar for the Safe Craft five-point harnesses.  Back to the concept of breaking...  Back to the concept of breaking bad habits: The first order of business was to illustrate proper seating position-something we're not often in while cruising. To illustrate, the seat needs to be forward enough so that all pedals can be fully depressed easily, and the arms should have a slight bend at the elbow when at 3 and 9 o'clock on the wheel-all while keeping your full back against the seat. The driving gloves aren't necessary, but are useful for better grip.  Our first exercise in the...  Our first exercise in the C6s was heel-toe downshift practice. After accelerating to 55 mph in Third gear, apply the brake, clutch in, roll the right foot over to blip the throttle to raise the rpm to match the Second gear while maintaining brake pressure, then releasing the clutch. The concept here is matching the engine speed to the transmission speed to prevent momentarily locking the rear wheels, which can result in sudden tail swing and loss of control.  Here's what's actually happening...  Here's what's actually happening in the floorboard along with lines to show when each step needs to happen when entering a corner. Note that we want to delay braking as much as possible, but everything needs to happen before turn-in while the car is in a straight line. Needless to say, shoe choice is a major factor here, and the only real gear consideration needed before attending the school.  Our weapon of choice: a well-worn...  Our weapon of choice: a well-worn set of Converse All-Stars. Smirk if you like, but we're not the only driving enthusiasts who swear by a well-worn set of Chucks and their almost sock-like sensitivity.  Owning a pair of driving shoes...  Owning a pair of driving shoes may sound a bit snobby, but there is a logical reason behind it; they're designed to emphasize performance driving just like there are different shoes designed for different sports. Standard athletic or walking shoes will likely hinder your progress since they're designed to isolate your foot from impact, not promote feel and maneuverability on the pedals. Don't even consider boots of any kind, or sandals.
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