Better With Synchro-Rev Off?

Originally Posted by Skyscraper

I love the SRM and always keep it on.

Simply great for downshifting through a corner.

However, when coming to a stop I don't bother to downshift anymore, I just keep it in gear and disengage the clutch when the RPM's approach 1000. I find that with the SRM you just don't get the compression braking to make it worth putting the extra use on your clutch. I'd rather change brake pads than a clutch kit.

Originally Posted by kenchan

i use 3rd when coasting to a stop. considering ive NEVER had to change a clutch on a car that i bought new (or used for that matter) i dont think there is any noticeable premature wear.

Originally Posted by Skyscraper

I think it has more to do with the output shaft of the tranny engaging the flywheel (via the trans shafts and clutch once it's engaged after a downshift) and forcing the engine to rotate faster to match the speed appropriate with the vehicle (or rather, increasing RPM and decreasing vehicle speed until they meet in equilibrium). Since the SRM has already increased the engine speed to the right spot electronically the output shaft does feel the resistance of the engine from the increasing RPM and therefore the vehicle does not slow down any faster than if it had been in neutral the whole time.

Hope that makes sense, almost confused myself a bit there.

Originally Posted by mishuko

I like to shift to second so I can hear the revving... it makes me happy



=( now i'm getting paranoid before my trip in july that I plan on putting around 4-5k on towards the east coast.


you and 90st are probably seasoned drivers (i'm sure others are aswell) but for me i'm like... noob to manual so I've probably put my fair share of wear n tear.... guess i'll start looking at a quote for the HDCSC + Master + labour.... me no so good mechanically