"Beautiful, combat-loving MC Kaori Kurita," who regularly drives and loves manual transmissions, and "Driving Cyborg Yoshio Takimoto," who pursues rationality and convenience, will have a relaxed chat about the appeal of manual transmissions while driving an 86 manual transmission.
This time, they'll talk about easy cornering techniques, clutch operation, gear selection on hills, and the importance of heel-and-toeing!
Plus, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing driver Gamou will share manual transmission techniques like "corner work" and "heel-and-toeing"!
[Cast Profile]
■ Yoshio Takimoto
Driving expert (former Toyota test driver).
He worked as a driving technique instructor at Toyota for nearly 40 years, while also working in the Vehicle Testing Department, where he was involved in testing and product audits for the development of commercial vehicles such as the Hiace, Dyna, and Coaster. He retired from the company in 2014.
■ Naoya Gamou
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing driver. A racing driver from Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. In 2018, Gamou will compete in the Nürburgring 24 Hours race with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. This will be his fourth consecutive year competing in the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
■Kaori Kurita
A beautiful, combative MC.
She works as a navigator for motorsports such as the WRC. She loves manual transmissions and continues to drive them in her private life. Her current car is a Toyota 86. Her special skill is Shorinji Kempo, where she holds a 4th-degree black belt.
[GAZOO Driving School]
http://gazoo.com/ilovecars/driving/
[Manual Transmission Driving Techniques! Shifting Gears When Cornering
https://gazoo.com/ilovecars/driving/1...
"Driving the 86 Manual Transmission: A Complete Guide (Shifting on Winding Roads)" ~A Real Drive with Kaori Kurita and Driving Cyborg Takimoto~
https://gazoo.com/ilovecars/driving/1...
"Beautiful, combat-loving MC Kaori Kurita," who regularly drives and loves manual transmissions, and "Driving Cyborg Yoshio Takimoto," who pursues rationality and convenience, will have a relaxed chat about the appeal of manual transmissions while driving an 86 manual transmission.
This time, they'll talk about easy cornering techniques, clutch operation, gear selection on hills, and the importance of heel-and-toeing!
Plus, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing driver Gamou will share manual transmission techniques like "corner work" and "heel-and-toeing"!
[Cast Profile]
■ Yoshio Takimoto
Driving expert (former Toyota test driver).
He worked as a driving technique instructor at Toyota for nearly 40 years, while also working in the Vehicle Testing Department, where he was involved in testing and product audits for the development of commercial vehicles such as the Hiace, Dyna, and Coaster. He retired from the company in 2014.
■ Naoya Gamou
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing driver. A racing driver from Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. In 2018, Gamou will compete in the Nürburgring 24 Hours race with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing. This will be his fourth consecutive year competing in the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
■Kaori Kurita
A beautiful, combative MC.
She works as a navigator for motorsports such as the WRC. She loves manual transmissions and continues to drive them in her private life. Her current car is a Toyota 86. Her special skill is Shorinji Kempo, where she holds a 4th-degree black belt.
[GAZOO Driving School]
http://gazoo.com/ilovecars/driving/
[Manual Transmission Driving Techniques! Shifting Gears When Cornering
https://gazoo.com/ilovecars/driving/1...
"Driving the 86 Manual Transmission: A Complete Guide (Shifting on Winding Roads)" ~A Real Drive with Kaori Kurita and Driving Cyborg Takimoto~
https://gazoo.com/ilovecars/driving/1...