Double clutch heel-toe downshifting.

the_student · 03-03-2010, 11:59 AM

I have been trying to heel-toe downshift in this car for a while now but it's not that smooth for me because the engine hangs on to the revs and I end up overrevving for the downshift. I have been double clutch heel-toe downshifting and that is much more smoother for me. I usually have synchrorev off bc I don't want to lose any skill. What do you guys think about downshifting in your cars?

shoopajae10 · 03-03-2010, 12:37 PM

i would just use synchrorev for the hell of it because its a feature you paid for. Also, it's designed to perfectly match it for you everytime.

Modshack · 03-03-2010, 12:41 PM

I wouldn't worry about losing the skills...It's kinda like riding a bike. I've been using the Syncro rev since I bought the car after 40 years of double clutch downshifting. Personally I don't miss it! Every now and then I turn it off, but it's so good it gets clicked back on quickly.....Roll with the times!

But to answer your question, yeah, the revs are slow to reduce. It takes some time to get used to this...

kenchan · 03-03-2010, 12:41 PM

to the op...you dont need to double clutch, keep practicing.

only time double or tripple clutch is useful is when getting into R or sometimes into 1st.

the_student · 03-03-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

to the op...you dont need to double clutch, keep practicing.

only time double or tripple clutch is useful is when getting into R or sometimes into 1st.

I know I'll be able to get it with more practice, but this car is harder to do it in for me. The situation, which I failed to mention, is during braking situations when you would like to select a lower gear like when you are slowing down and preparing for a turn and need the correct gear ready to pull you out of the turn. During those situations I feel as if the revs hang too long and it ends up over revving. I have to adjust to blip the throttle lighter than other cars to have a smooth downshift, but its so hard to get used to that especially since I have size 11 shoes and the footwell isn't exactly spacious. Anyway, I am just going to have to get used to it I suppose and practice...

"we talkin bout practice?"

Modshack · 03-03-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by the_student

I have to adjust to blip the throttle lighter than other cars to have a smooth downshift, but its so hard to get used to that especially since I have size 11 shoes and the footwell isn't exactly spacious. Anyway, I am just going to have to get used to it I suppose and practice...

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kenchan · 03-03-2010, 01:19 PM

you still like those pedals, huh, modshack.

i like the factory touring pedals bettAr.

tinysumo · 03-03-2010, 01:33 PM

Yeah, double clutching is not really necessary. I only use sometimes if I need to get it in 1st while the car is still moving. I too have found getting a smooth heel-toe downshift in this car is not that easy for me for some reason. I could do it easily in my wrx and even in my truck haha. So I just leave the SRM on when i drive the Z and keep up my hee-toe skillzz with my truck. I just like how the SRM works on upshifts too so it makes the driving much smoother. If i'm shifting reaally slow the SRM helps to prevent any jerk.

RCZ · 03-03-2010, 01:34 PM

Why are you double clutching AND heel and toe'ing when you downshift? People still double clutch? I thought that died with the invention of the synchros...

Why do I think you're a little confused about what you're doing?

I mean...if you are actually doing all that on downshifts, awesome, but judging by your original question, Im not so sure.

Modshack · 03-03-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you still like those pedals, huh, modshack.

I do...

It's like sex without condoms....The more rubber you can get out of the interface, the better it feels...

RCZ · 03-03-2010, 02:03 PM

LOL, its funny because its true....

theDreamer · 03-03-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

I do...

It's like sex without condoms....The more rubber you can get out of the interface, the better it feels...

I will agree with the rubber part 100%, when I first got them I would partially get onto the brake pedal and my foot would slide a little. Moved over a bit and got on top of the pedal and it was great.
I just need to get some time to install the dead pedal at some point.

the_student · 03-03-2010, 02:12 PM

Double post

the_student · 03-03-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Why are you double clutching AND heel and toe'ing when you downshift? People still double clutch? I thought that died with the invention of the synchros...

Why do I think you're a little confused about what you're doing?

I mean...if you are actually doing all that on downshifts, awesome, but judging by your original question, Im not so sure.

Well If you doubt me what am I to do. To me double clutch down shift is when I first disengage the clutch shift into neutral engage the clutch then rev my engine then disengage the clutch again downshift into a lower gear and then engage the clutch again and during that whole process I am pressing the brakes with the ball of my right foot and revving with the side of my right foot. I don't think I'm confused but whatever. I can do regular heel-toe also. I just stated it's smoother for me to double clutch heel-toe and am practicing so I don't have to do the extra step of shifting into neutral. I also know that noone really uses double clutching now adays unless you are running straight cut gears. So anyway back on topic. I'm about to go driving and gonna practice. Let's get some tips out there for people to get smoother at heel-toe.

Brendan@Bwalk · 03-03-2010, 03:00 PM

I single clutch downshift the higher gears (6th through 3rd), but I double clutch downshifts under that, or when skipping more than three gears. Call me crazy, but my gearbox has slower, notchy synchros, and double clutching lessens the load on the synchros, and makes the shift feel better. I'll double clutch heel and toe going from say 3rd to second while on the brakes, and anytime I go back into 1st when I'm not fully stopped.

The 370Z rev hangs more than my car does, so the trick is simply being more accurate with your timing, and a little less swift on clutch take up. On my car I over rev, and pull the clutch out as the rev's fall down. In the Z with Rev Match off, you have to nail the throttle blip a bit better, wait for the revs to slowly fall, or clutch out a bit slower.

Practice practice practice and you'll get it. The 350Z was IMO a bit easier to drive smoothly, but the 370Z can be mastered with enough practice.

*EDIT I just saw that you're in the Bay Area. Feel free to drop by Boardwalk Nissan in Redwood City (PM me first to make sure I'm here), and we'll go out and I'll show you a few tricks.

03-03-2010, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	Double clutch heel-toe downshifting. I have been trying to heel-toe downshift in this car for a while now but it's not that smooth for me because the engine hangs on to the revs and I end up overrevving for the downshift. I have been double clutch heel-toe downshifting and that is much more smoother for me. I usually have synchrorev off bc I don't want to lose any skill. What do you guys think about downshifting in your cars?

03-03-2010, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	I wouldn't worry about losing the skills...It's kinda like riding a bike. I've been using the Syncro rev since I bought the car after 40 years of double clutch downshifting. Personally I don't miss it! Every now and then I turn it off, but it's so good it gets clicked back on quickly.....Roll with the times! But to answer your question, yeah, the revs are slow to reduce. It takes some time to get used to this... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

03-03-2010, 02:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
the_student Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: bay area Posts: 522 Drives: '13 LE 4runner Rep Power: 17	Double post Last edited by the_student; 03-03-2010 at 02:16 PM. Reason: Double post

03-03-2010, 03:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Brendan@Bwalk Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 56 Drives: Unreliable V8 Rep Power: 15	I single clutch downshift the higher gears (6th through 3rd), but I double clutch downshifts under that, or when skipping more than three gears. Call me crazy, but my gearbox has slower, notchy synchros, and double clutching lessens the load on the synchros, and makes the shift feel better. I'll double clutch heel and toe going from say 3rd to second while on the brakes, and anytime I go back into 1st when I'm not fully stopped. The 370Z rev hangs more than my car does, so the trick is simply being more accurate with your timing, and a little less swift on clutch take up. On my car I over rev, and pull the clutch out as the rev's fall down. In the Z with Rev Match off, you have to nail the throttle blip a bit better, wait for the revs to slowly fall, or clutch out a bit slower. Practice practice practice and you'll get it. The 350Z was IMO a bit easier to drive smoothly, but the 370Z can be mastered with enough practice. *EDIT I just saw that you're in the Bay Area. Feel free to drop by Boardwalk Nissan in Redwood City (PM me first to make sure I'm here), and we'll go out and I'll show you a few tricks. __________________ Brendan Dolan Internet Sales Boardwalk Nissan Check out my current 370Z inventory! Check out my Nissan Leaf Blog and help me pad the analytics with unique visitors...

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shoopajae10 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 650 Drives: A White Sports Car Rep Power: 17	i would just use synchrorev for the hell of it because its a feature you paid for. Also, it's designed to perfectly match it for you everytime.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	to the op...you dont need to double clutch, keep practicing. only time double or tripple clutch is useful is when getting into R or sometimes into 1st.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you still like those pedals, huh, modshack. i like the factory touring pedals bettAr.

03-03-2010, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
tinysumo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 69 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	Yeah, double clutching is not really necessary. I only use sometimes if I need to get it in 1st while the car is still moving. I too have found getting a smooth heel-toe downshift in this car is not that easy for me for some reason. I could do it easily in my wrx and even in my truck haha. So I just leave the SRM on when i drive the Z and keep up my hee-toe skillzz with my truck. I just like how the SRM works on upshifts too so it makes the driving much smoother. If i'm shifting reaally slow the SRM helps to prevent any jerk.

03-03-2010, 01:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Why are you double clutching AND heel and toe'ing when you downshift? People still double clutch? I thought that died with the invention of the synchros... Why do I think you're a little confused about what you're doing? I mean...if you are actually doing all that on downshifts, awesome, but judging by your original question, Im not so sure.

03-03-2010, 02:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	LOL, its funny because its true....