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Old 04-27-2009, 04:58 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by taejoon View Post
Just stumbled upon this forum as I was looking for some info on my new 370z. There's a lot of great info I've read so far.

I had a question about the SynchroRev feature on my Z. Ever since I learned to drive a manual, I've been double-clutching. I was told this was beneficial (but optional with modern trannies) for two reasons, 1) rev-matching for smoother clutch engagement but more importantly 2) Speeding up the layshaft for reduced wear on the synchros when aggressively down-shifting.

I had an older Nissan and they were known for using cheapie brass synchros that wore out quickly.

Does the SynchroRev feature of the Z also speed up the layshaft on downshifts?
I don't believe it does, at least from what I understand of it. Double-clutching will still have the same benefits and drawbacks on the 370Z as it does any other modern car (smoother engagement in corners, but more clutch wear per shift). I never did see anything that definitively lead me to believe double-clutching reduces synchro wear on modern cars though.

With SRM enabled, double-clutching will be even easier than it is on other cars.
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