When it comes to Porsche pedals, there are many options, but one of my favorite options for Porsche 996 pedals is aluminum ones, which are not only attractive, but also allow for excellent heel and toe operation.

Wondering what is the heel toe operation? Commonly called the heel and toe, it is a technique used to match engine speed with gear shifting.

For example, if you are coming to a corner and need to slow down, just braking and shifting may mean that your engine is running just a little to reduce the optimal speed for the next gear you need to select. What happens is the engine that slows down even more. This is called engine braking.

It’s much better if you can step on the gas while still braking and downshifting. This will cause the engine revs to increase to match the next gear, maintaining the correct speed and causing a perfectly smooth shift. There is no noise, jerk, or engine braking. It is a technique that is used both to go up and down.

So now I bet you are wondering how the throttle “fires”. Well, that’s what is called a heel and toe. There are two techniques to accomplish this. You can practice both methods.

With the first technique, you use the ball of your foot on the brake pedal and then twist your ankle to step on the accelerator to the perfect point for heel engagement. With the top ball of your foot, place it in the center of the brake. This is the oldest heel and toe method.

The other method used both sides of your foot. Plant the left side firmly on the brake pedal and leave the right side hanging over the accelerator pedal. Both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are the same height, so it is very easy on hard braking.

Porsche 996 pedals are available online from several different vendors. You can also choose other devices like the third foot, which is quite popular. Techart pedals cost around $ 300 and while expensive they are worth every penny and the NR and Tech-efx pedals are nice. OMP pedals are a bit heavier and have a lip so it won’t get caught under the brake pedal. These are only around $ 50, which is a great price.

With so many Porsche 996 pedals to choose from, finding the right ones for you in the heel and toe shouldn’t be too difficult.