I thought it was going to be awkward to get used to, but after the first drive, I LOVED it. Makes me feel like I'm driving a bad-*** car, because I am.

I just love the sound when you downshift.
Or the sound when you put it in neutral and immediately move the knob to the left (not in 1st or 2nd, just in neutral to the left). But I hear this only blips the throttle without engaging in a gear on SOME Z's. Anyone else confirm?

Always on.

I remember after I installed my CF shifter ring, I guess it jammed the SRM button in off mode. Drove like 100 meters and was like, "WTF is wrong with my Z lol"...I had to pull over, find a tool to flip the console up, dislodge the button..."phew" lol

:iagree: I thought it was gimicky at first. It is on all the time now. Well it is not doing anything at the moment, actually. I await delivery of the awe-inspring steering lock mechanism that is backordered.

It threw me off at first because that was how I always drove stick. So I turned it off, until I realized the car can do it better than I can... It's such a cool feature! Always on now.

:iagree: I hate to admit it but rarely off. Just for kicks, I'll turn it off for the day.

I just realized this is an old thread. I may have voted the opposite way back then.

I prefer it on, but I take turns with it on and off just to keep things exciting. But after a few "not so perfect" matches, I can't help thinking how I'm slowly chipping the life out of the clutch. I'm sure I'm being a little paranoid, but it's hard to deny when SRM does it perfectly every time.

I've never had it on yet except when I drove the Z off the dealer. I just can't bring myself to it, besides the more you drive a manual the smoother you get at heel and toe and rev matching. Maybe on a track day I might turn it on.
:happydance:

As long as we all remember, regarding turns; Clutch out when wheels are pointed straight.

Yep - the more we ask those tire patches to handle, the more likely we are to get in trouble. I drive with SRM on because it's cool technology.

I don't have Sports Package, so I don't have SRM on my Z.

So I can't vote on this one but I think it doesn't matter if I chip in.

The technology behind the SRM is amazing, however, the more you use the SRM, the more you will depends on it, at least that's what I feel after reading the 4 pages of this thread.

And, the more you depends on it, the more rusty on your heel-toe.

But hey, aren't heel-toe the best part of driving a stick-shift??

Doesn't trying to do heel-toe at your best give you the most pride??

Doesn't it make you feel better if you tell yourself "Man, I can heel-toe like a pro... yea." ???

Maybe I am a bit old-school thinking or stubborn :icon18:

But how can I let the electronic 'kill' the 'art' of driving a stick-shift.

That's why I didn't even bother to think about the sports-package when I order the Z: I will choose a set of 19 with the style I like, I won't track the Z so the sports-brake is not within my concern, and the SRM... you heard what I said. LOL

Just my $0.02, of course, you like it, use it!! But let your heel do some exercise sometimes. LOL

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For me its hard to heal and toe because I'm 6'4" with size 14 shoes which makes room to work very small. SRM makes it so much easier though and no one know from outside the car :happydance:.

Same, i turned if off at first, then forgot to turn it off one day...it's been on since.

Well as it says under my name there "hates VDC", although i crashed this car because it was off i still find my self reaching for that button every time i start the car, weird, and if i forget it at some times i can feel how sluggish the car moves and shurley after few yards i cant resist but to turn it off. Damn you nissan egineers why did you have to make such a powerful car? Why oh why....er what? The engine is still supressing power? how come i dont get this info before i type this in now i have go and change it all.


AAaagghh....ef it.


P.S. What the heck is SRM??...Oh its that little button right next to my shifting stiky thingy i never use what was it created for again???

I just got my Z yesterday so the jury's out. I answered "no" because right now I think I've got "trust" issues... I had SRM on for several miles leaving the dealership and it was freaking me out; messing with my shifts too much! I suspect if I just give up and let it do its thing, I'll fall in love with it. But I'm not there yet.

It's on. Downshifts are smoother... but Upshifts are not as smooth. Why is that?

shouldn't matter. perhaps you are not applying slight throttle when engaging the higher gear during your up shift?

I used to love the feature and had it ON until recently I started heel-and-toeing myself and finally got it somewhat smooth. I have it turned OFF now and the car feels even better! Of course, if I wear long shoes then I have hard time, but I try to practice often!

It's really difficult to heel-toe in high heels/platforms so I just leave it on.

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It's always on. Really smooth shifts. Coolest sound ever.

I dont have SRS (base model). If I did I wouldn't use it. I love to Heel to Toe. Guess because it's just really easy for me. Keeps you honest.

It's an awesome feature. And it's great that Nissan made it so if you prefer to heel/toe, or simply don't like it, you can just turn it off.

Mine is off mostly, but if I feel like some spirited/challenging driving ahead I turn it on. Other applications include a twisty road or a demonstrate to a passenger.

Off.... the auto uprev actually uses more gas... plus, I know how to shift. LoL....

For the first year or few months (can't remember anymore), I used to keep the SRM off most of the time and only turn it on weekends. It kept me honest but after a while I just didn't care and left it on 24/7. :icon17:

on the first few weeks I had the car but it scarred me haha... so since then have had it off and love it. Keeps you honest and on your game, nothing feels better then a well executed down/upshift and a heel-toe shift when down shifting.

seems like however if i would put it back on now and use it, probably would love it... but i find myself driving a lot of other MT cars other then my personal Z i.e. friends mustands, bmws, all that and they dont have SRM so gotta stay on my game to look good to the guys... otherwise :eekdance:

when im not lazy, i actually heel toe coming to every stop light, when lazy, its ON!

I have driven Porsche race cars for past decade. I'm pretty good at heel toe downshifts. It's really an art form.

I don't drive the Z without synchro rev match. Even best heel toe driver can't match the efficiency of this cool feature. I love taking my track buddies out in the car with rev match.

Only people who won't use it are those who think they will forget how to heel toe or true heel toe artists,

I was under the impression that the SRM is only for the down shifts. I think it has nothing to do with up shifts.

Very good point, obviously some people take pride in driving, but some take it to the extreme. I just find it a little ridiculous when some who do have it say "I have SRM but have not and will not ever use it." It's not like you lose man points for using it:rofl2:. Anyway, if you've never used it, I would encourage you to at least try it. Its pretty amazing how bang on perfect it is every time.

It's no gimic and it really works. A Nissan innovation that others will follow

There should be another poll:

Of those of you that say "off" how many of you are lying so you can look like a heel-toe hero?:

-i am over 30 and can honestly heel toe with the best
-i am lying to look like a true enthusiast


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:stirthepot:

:bowrofl:

So what does being over 30 have to do with heel toe???

i am 23 and can honestly say that more people around my age have no idea how to do this than i imagined. however, i know plenty driving vets that can do it seemlessly. i think its almost become a lost art in the autosport world with people 30 and younger....

Umm weird. I'm 25 and can say me a couple of my buddies can heel toe just fine. But for me I will keep my SRM on since I have it.

HEY i said most not all...

I just hope they don't come out with auto steer. Then we'll know the world really is going to sh!t.

"i said turn left car!"

car: (in 2001: a space odyssey voice)
"I'm sorry, i can't let you do that Dave."