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Old 05-05-2009, 01:31 PM   #26 (permalink)
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See my other post in the General Section, I notice the holding (or slight increase) of revs in downshifting and upshifting. The holding rpms in a gear can be dangerous - I have taken a few on ramp turns, at near race speed, and when I lifted off the gas a little, it feels like the car still has the gas on - it holds the rpm, and can be a little discomforting. Once you slightly touch the brake, it will not hold the rpm. I have only noticed this on high speed turns, but that is probably only because of the speed mode I am presenting to the street. After driving this car for 4 months, I am not sure I enjoy the Synchro Rev as much, too much computer, and I don't think they have perfected it. On a racetrack, feeling this 'holding of the rpms' will not be something I would enjoy, and I spend many weekends racing at speed in real race cars. On the other hand, trying to drive this car smooth without it (heel/toe), you almost have to be perfect. The more I think about it, it is definately the heavy flywheel maintaining the momentum.
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