Programming Blip Throttle Downshifts?
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I don’t know if Gary can be healed!
He may require a medical doctor as opposed to a driving doctor!
texas mongrel
GT Owner
One of the software upgrades that McLaren installed in my 12c incorporated blipping on the downshift - its cool! However, given the fact that the GT's got 3 pedals, blipping the throttle will do squat without some way of manipulating the clutch at the same time, so its a non-starter unless you just want the nice noise!
I think the point is, it's a no-brainer to do blip throttle downshifts while not braking. But...hard on the brakes and coming down a few gears rapidly while approaching a hairpin turn requires some heel/toe skill. As it turns out, very few non-race cars have pedals ideally suited for heel/toe.
Considering the 2014 911 Turbo S does ALL the driving for you, I think a computer assisted downshift blip while braking is quite modest in comparison.
Considering the 2014 911 Turbo S does ALL the driving for you, I think a computer assisted downshift blip while braking is quite modest in comparison.
Cobrar
GT Owner
+1 on that - after having driven a open wheel formula car (ideal layouts), most all OEM car pedals are in the wrong location. Driven by an FMVSS (US Gov't reg & OE product liability/eng standards) to ensure that the average driver cannot readily confuse the three pedals - e.g. there is sufficient pedal separation. Not to mention having to consider 'floating' floor mats......
BlackICE
GT Owner
cobra498
GT Owner
I have seen some computer data from a top level formula car team and even the most talented driver on the team exhibited variation in brake pressure during down shift blips which means a loss in braking efficiency. Throttle blips are usually executed with a side roll of the foot not heal toe if the pedals are properly set up. Some instructors are now teaching a shift to the exit gear during corner throttle balance but after all major braking has been completed. I have seen it done and tried myself but could only get it right about 1 out of four tries, probably advanced age. When done right it really works, you can modulate the brakes perfectly into the corner (because you are not worried about those pesky down shifts) then balance the car, shift and exit seamlessly. I saw it done without the clutch in a Corvette and it was not a dog ring transmission.
While true, you can adapt, I heel toe my pickup truck. I press the brake with the arch of my foot, then rotate my foot out, so my toes actually do the blip. It works for me to heel toe any vehicle.