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Originally Posted by KingZee
Huh? Rev matching while downshifting isn't a new thing. The SRM just uses a computer to assist you in doing so. Down shifting before a turn is used specifically (in racing at least) to assist the brakes in slowing down and allow you to be in the correct gear coming out of the turn at maximum acceleration.
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It has nothing to do with braking really. Yes there is a slight engine brake effect, but the reason that you blip the throttle is to synchronize the gears for a quicker smoother change (racing gearboxes often don't have synchro's). Engine braking happens but it is actually not desirable as it messes up your brake balance. I've taken to downshifting a lot later and at lower RPM than I used to for that reason.