Downshifting

[65cobra1]

Originally Posted by careermd

Heel and toe was also originally used for non-synchronized gearboxes (which we don't have today BTW, it's better today). The engine blip was used to get the speed of the gears in the transmission spinning close to the same speed internally to prevent a grinding downshift. In most cases today it's not necessary, but purist's like the sound. (Like in the movie "Winning"). It's difficult to master...

I respectfully disagree...I was taught H & T in several schools and it worked very well in competition.
The reason I do it on the street is to keep it natural and automatic for the next time I go to have some fun at another road course school.

I noticed a big difference in practice and qualifying times between braking then downshifting vs braking and downshifting at the same time right right before hitting the gas.

I also noticed that when some of the other cars downshifted too soon they either over-revved the motor, upset the car balance or experienced wheel hop.
Ivan