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

PapoZalsa

ON, used to it by now.

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rj45

SRM also helps smooth out upshifting. It won't let the revs fall below the rpm that the next gear requires at the given road speed . So, the driver can take more time completing the shift without getting jerked forward when releasing the clutch pedal. It takes some of the timing/throttle-work out of smooth shifting.

Of course, a skilled driver can upshift smoothly without SRM, but it's a nice feature when you're feeling a bit lazy. IMO, it's good to turn SRM off from time to time so you stay in practice. Besides, what skilled driver doesn't like blipping on downshifts or take pride in smooth upshifts? It's fun and rewarding.

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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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.

pompey

of most the time.

Lloydy

Prefer it on

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pulpz

Off most of the time.


For those of you who leave it on all the time - turn it off and you'll realize how sloppy your down and up shifts are. lol

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PapoZalsa

I already realized that with the 350Z I had.

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vipor

^ I leave mine on so I don't have to worry about my down shifts.

Up shifts are pretty much the same unless I take my sweet ass time.

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Jeffblue

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

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

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.

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Jeffblue

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

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.

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crazyyankfan

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.