Firstly, SRM does NOT save the synchronizers. Once you depress the clutch, the engine and transmission are NOT connected. If you shift to neutral, engage the clutch, THEN rev the engine and disengage the clutch and go into gear....sure that'll save some wear on the synchronizers (at the expense of engine wear).
SRM doesn't provide any engine braking within the first second or two after engaging the clutch, but if you downshift, let the clutch out and wait a second, then my Z does engine brake.
I just don't freakin worry about it. Half the time I put it in neutral, half the time I downshift, half the time I don't downshift while braking. Just depends on how I feel. It's not gonna matter at all in the long run.
Late,
Trav
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