Nissan 370Z threatens the art of heel toeing

sensi09 · 12-24-2008, 03:40 PM

I enjoy new technology, but I do agree that shifting on your own is always more fun. F1 style transmissions such as SMG and DSG are no doubt quicker on the track, but it's not always about what shifts the fastest.

I also agree that if you're driving quickly on the track or on the canyons, that you should know how to properly rev-match downshift just in case something goes awry with this system.

sensi09 · 12-24-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

^^^ exactly or for new guys just learning to drive stick it can teach them were the rpm's should be and what a good shift should feel like

Well for new guys learning to drive a manual, it will probably prevent them from learning this technique or rev-matching in general.

Crash · 12-25-2008, 06:00 AM

Meh... I probably won't be using it much. I already rev-match and occasionally heel toe if I'm going through the canyons. But generally I don't down shift anyway unless I'm turning or going into a lower gear to go faster.

shumby · 12-25-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 18rgcelica73

^ only if they are driving the Monterey blue 370z

oh man burn good one. thats it you are back on the list. lolz

18rgcelica73 · 12-26-2008, 02:02 PM

^ Sweet does that mean you love me again.

12-25-2008, 06:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Meh... I probably won't be using it much. I already rev-match and occasionally heel toe if I'm going through the canyons. But generally I don't down shift anyway unless I'm turning or going into a lower gear to go faster. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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12-24-2008, 03:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	I enjoy new technology, but I do agree that shifting on your own is always more fun. F1 style transmissions such as SMG and DSG are no doubt quicker on the track, but it's not always about what shifts the fastest. I also agree that if you're driving quickly on the track or on the canyons, that you should know how to properly rev-match downshift just in case something goes awry with this system.