Poll: Do you prefer the Synchro Rev or with it Off?

Jeffblue · 06-08-2010, 10:12 PM

I actually drive around with a pen, notebook, and calculator and calculate exactly what engine speed i need to rev to based on how fast i am going and in what gear i intend to shift into. You want to see quick shifting? come for a ride with me!

Premo34WV · 06-09-2010, 08:58 AM

I keep it on, which has spoiled me a bit, but i do have one grudge with the SRM.....it maintains speed, or keeps the rpm's up, when downshifting to around 4-5000 rpm. (not every time though) usually while in a turn. pretty dangerous actually

I started a thread about this a while back but no cause or solution has been found.

also i like to shift to neutral sometimes when decelerating to a stop instead of downshifting, but when i do that the rpm's scream to 5 or 6000 expecting me to shift from 6th to 3rd or something. not very pleasant

djpathfinder · 06-09-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Premo34WV

I keep it on, which has spoiled me a bit, but i do have one grudge with the SRM.....it maintains speed, or keeps the rpm's up, when downshifting to around 4-5000 rpm. (not every time though) usually while in a turn. pretty dangerous actually

I started a thread about this a while back but no cause or solution has been found.

also i like to shift to neutral sometimes when decelerating to a stop instead of downshifting, but when i do that the rpm's scream to 5 or 6000 expecting me to shift from 6th to 3rd or something. not very pleasant

Sounds like you're downshifting too early. Wait for RPMs to fall to 2500 or less and then shift down...shouldn't have any problems then.

Jeffblue · 06-09-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Premo34WV

I keep it on, which has spoiled me a bit, but i do have one grudge with the SRM.....it maintains speed, or keeps the rpm's up, when downshifting to around 4-5000 rpm. (not every time though) usually while in a turn. pretty dangerous actually

I started a thread about this a while back but no cause or solution has been found.

also i like to shift to neutral sometimes when decelerating to a stop instead of downshifting, but when i do that the rpm's scream to 5 or 6000 expecting me to shift from 6th to 3rd or something. not very pleasant

why not just keep it in gear until around 20 mph. even if you are cruising in 4,5,6, it will aid in stopping, save your breaks, and it wont wear out your driveline any faster. i'm not saying downshift to slow down. i'm just saying keep it in gear, brake like you would if you were driving an auto, and when you're about to come to a stop or slow roll just clutch and brake, put it in neutral or 1st and wait for the green light. coasting in neutral is kind of dangerous. if out of nowhere some dbag came up fast in your rear view and was about to rear end you, you'd be screwed.

klubbheads · 06-09-2010, 01:16 PM

Only turned it on 3 times. Twice doing a hard canyon run and comparing it with my skill with it on and off and the other time i was dead tired at night coming home and just turned it on so all i have to do is just clutch and shift.

I could get hooked on it and lose my foot "touch", that is why i dont turn it on.

BTW OP: You don't fool yourself

, you cant be better than syncro. You can be as good at times but u cant be better because its revmatches are perfect.

wishihadnav · 06-09-2010, 02:57 PM

off.

crazyyankfan · 01-23-2012, 07:55 PM

Absolutely agree with you on the last part. I personally keep it on all the time. Only turned it off couple times since I got the car to see if I can shift smoothly enough w/out it, and the answer is...never. There's just simply no way a driver can match the engine rev as well as the computer.

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Originally Posted by klubbheads

Only turned it on 3 times. Twice doing a hard canyon run and comparing it with my skill with it on and off and the other time i was dead tired at night coming home and just turned it on so all i have to do is just clutch and shift.

I could get hooked on it and lose my foot "touch", that is why i dont turn it on.

BTW OP: You don't fool yourself

, you cant be better than syncro. You can be as good at times but u cant be better because its revmatches are perfect.

tranceformer · 01-23-2012, 08:35 PM

I used to keep it on all the time but now I usually have it turned off because of the 4.08 gears. The gears ruin it, on the downshift and the upshift. I'm sure it will only get worse with a more aggressive clutch. I wonder if a tuner can adjust the the SRM feature to compensate for the gears?

LMBmikeZ · 01-23-2012, 08:45 PM

I normally keep it on. But that is interesting that the 4.08s mess with it. Good to know because the 4.08s I am interested in getting in the future. I will have to look into this more.

tranceformer · 01-23-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I normally keep it on. But that is interesting that the 4.08s mess with it. Good to know because the 4.08s I am interested in getting in the future. I will have to look into this more.

It's not major, just maybe 200 rpm off - enough to irritate me.

But don't get me wrong, the gears MORE than make up for the minor inconvenience.

BigT · 01-23-2012, 08:58 PM

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.

RoshDawg · 01-23-2012, 09:12 PM

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?

TheGreatOne · 01-23-2012, 09:48 PM

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

onzedge · 01-23-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

I like it on. I haven't learned how to heel-toe downshift because I don't feel comfortable or safe to practice on public roads so synchro-rev match is on...love the way it sounds and downshifts are smoother.

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Originally Posted by craniac24

I never thought I'd use it...ever. Now I'm hooked and I never turn it off.

You should actually use the poll feature. I'm curious what other people think!

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Always on. Except of course when I disconnect the battery cable and forget to turn on the SRM afterwards. Kind of a serious shock when you go to downshift the first time.

It goes something like this: Downshift. @##**@#*!!!

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Where's the poll?

I'm hooked on Synchro-Rev. It's just so nifty and I'm surprised it wasn't put on a production car before 2009.
That said, I'm from the old school and I know how to heel-toe, so I poo-poo'ed the idea of Synchro-Rev when the 370Z was introduced. After two months in my Z, a ride in my Mazdaspeed3 showed me I was already getting a little rusty!

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

SRM kicks A$$

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Originally Posted by WShade

On!

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Originally Posted by tomnavone

ON!

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Originally Posted by Boost_lee

On

and where's the poll?

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Originally Posted by wolf41779

On, I turned it off last week to see if I could still heel toe like I could in my WRX. I could manage, but it wasnt nearly as smooth as the SRM. It will stay on FTW!

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Originally Posted by VinZ

I usually leave it off. I drive in alot of traffic to and from work and it freaks other drivers out hearing my hfc & catback exhaust reving while coming up to stops.

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

That's the other thing I like about it.
Hey, it's not me... it's the car!

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

ON, used to it by now.

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

Definately on!! I love sounding like a d-bag coming to stops at a light haha

Especially when there is a popo sitting at the light too...

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Originally Posted by kenchan

ive gotten use to it ON, so i just leave it on. typically i do my own heel and toe on my MT cars. both my dd and G are MT.

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Originally Posted by Lloydy

Prefer it on

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Originally Posted by RoshDawg

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?

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

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

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.

GaleForce · 01-23-2012, 10:00 PM

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.

View Poll Results: Do you prefer the Synchro Rev or with it Off?
SynchroRev ON	178	75.74%
SynchroRev OFF	57	24.26%
Voters: 235. You may not vote on this poll

06-09-2010, 01:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
klubbheads Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 221 Drives: Very slow Nismo 370 Rep Power: 16	Only turned it on 3 times. Twice doing a hard canyon run and comparing it with my skill with it on and off and the other time i was dead tired at night coming home and just turned it on so all i have to do is just clutch and shift. I could get hooked on it and lose my foot "touch", that is why i dont turn it on. BTW OP: You don't fool yourself , you cant be better than syncro. You can be as good at times but u cant be better because its revmatches are perfect. __________________ g35driver OG.

01-23-2012, 08:35 PM	#38 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 267	I used to keep it on all the time but now I usually have it turned off because of the 4.08 gears. The gears ruin it, on the downshift and the upshift. I'm sure it will only get worse with a more aggressive clutch. I wonder if a tuner can adjust the the SRM feature to compensate for the gears? __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

01-23-2012, 08:45 PM	#39 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	I normally keep it on. But that is interesting that the 4.08s mess with it. Good to know because the 4.08s I am interested in getting in the future. I will have to look into this more. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

01-23-2012, 09:12 PM	#42 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 15	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? __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

06-08-2010, 10:12 PM	#31 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	I actually drive around with a pen, notebook, and calculator and calculate exactly what engine speed i need to rev to based on how fast i am going and in what gear i intend to shift into. You want to see quick shifting? come for a ride with me!

06-09-2010, 08:58 AM	#32 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 15	I keep it on, which has spoiled me a bit, but i do have one grudge with the SRM.....it maintains speed, or keeps the rpm's up, when downshifting to around 4-5000 rpm. (not every time though) usually while in a turn. pretty dangerous actually I started a thread about this a while back but no cause or solution has been found. also i like to shift to neutral sometimes when decelerating to a stop instead of downshifting, but when i do that the rpm's scream to 5 or 6000 expecting me to shift from 6th to 3rd or something. not very pleasant

06-09-2010, 02:57 PM	#36 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	off.

01-23-2012, 08:58 PM	#41 (permalink)
BigT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 469 Drives: 98 2g DSM Rep Power: 13	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.

01-23-2012, 09:48 PM	#43 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	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 __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

01-23-2012, 10:00 PM	#45 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	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. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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