Nissan 370Z threatens the art of heel toeing

BanningZ · 12-22-2008, 03:04 PM

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Nissan 370Z threatens the art of heel toeing

By Owen Ready
22 December 2008 12:34

Those of us that have spent hours trying to perfect the art of heel and toeing will be frustrated to hear that the new Nissan 370Z, a car that supposedly celebrates the basic joys of driving, can now do it for you with its new SyncroRev Match system.

Heel and toeing is the practice of both pressing the brake pedal and blipping the throttle pedal to match revs diving heavy braking with your right foot. It stops the rear wheels from locking when you release the clutch and makes you look and sound like a bit of a legend too.

But it’s only really needed when you’re near the limit and if you’re going to push a powerful rear-wheel drive sports car as quickly as it’ll go you should really have the basics of fast driving under your belt.

I’m sure the SyncroRev Match is very clever and probably works quite well but the same could be said for a piano that plays itself – it might be note perfect but where’s the fun in that?

Complain, complain, complain

nogoodname · 12-22-2008, 03:06 PM

^^ LOL

the feature is meant for drivers to focus more on the steering stuff and the car will do the heel to toe stuff for ya.

frost · 12-22-2008, 03:17 PM

If you couldn't turn it off, I would agree. If you're a hardcore enthusiast, just press the button!

TheManTheMyth · 12-22-2008, 03:19 PM

Get off it....theres a button to turn it off...these people act like they cant get a manual and drive without the synchro rev match on....gimme a break....its a cool addition to a sweet car....dont like it....dont buy it

370z · 12-22-2008, 03:24 PM

not like Nissan made this to be ON by default and never be able to turn it Off.

Namir · 12-22-2008, 03:41 PM

Just like the Enzo is a perverse bastardization of manual gearboxes and non power assisted steering/brakes. That's why I would never buy an Enzo, I'm a serious car enthusiast and all these fancy 'go fast' shenanigans just take the skill out of racing.

/idiot 'racing purist' snob comment.

LiquidZ · 12-22-2008, 03:46 PM

As many people have said, just push the button.

I think it will be a great feature.

18rgcelica73 · 12-22-2008, 03:53 PM

Yeah seriously just push the damn button and turn it off. People will always have something bad to say about a car that has changed after 7 years of being practically unchanged. This is very technically advanced stuff and I can't wait to be part of the history. If they don't like it turn it off or buy something else.

shumby · 12-22-2008, 03:59 PM

i wonder when power stearing came out if there was the same issues with people saying it detatches you from the road you not a real driver if you use it lol

drmike · 12-22-2008, 04:20 PM

Oh, the same crap was written about ABS brakes. There is still a minority out there that grouses about ABS, but for the most part even track guys (myself included) admit that it's nice to have, and can be a real advantage on the track.

Remember when power steering was for "girls" and not for racecars? Well, that's out the window too, as is the stick shift for formula cars and prototypes.

So, in short, people gripe whenever the state of the art changes the playing field. Tough luck, get used to it, or (thanks to that little off button) don't.

shumby · 12-22-2008, 04:24 PM

^^^ well said

Skaterbasist · 12-22-2008, 07:34 PM

If there wasn't a button, I would be complaining. But there's a button to turn it off. What's there to complain about?

Besides, its a neat feature I might use once in a while.

jibSTir13 · 12-23-2008, 12:36 AM

it'll come in handy for lazy driving.

shumby · 12-23-2008, 03:04 AM

^^^ 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

18rgcelica73 · 12-24-2008, 12:07 PM

^ only if they are driving the Monterey blue 370z

12-22-2008, 03:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
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12-22-2008, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
18rgcelica73 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 330 Drives: 03 ep3 vbp 6speed Rep Power: 16	Yeah seriously just push the damn button and turn it off. People will always have something bad to say about a car that has changed after 7 years of being practically unchanged. This is very technically advanced stuff and I can't wait to be part of the history. If they don't like it turn it off or buy something else. __________________ I have a 350rwhp 1973 18rg turbo powered Toyota celica, a 2003 civic si which will be my down payment for a beautiful MONTEREY BLUE 370z. THE370Z.COM F'IN RULES!

12-22-2008, 03:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	i wonder when power stearing came out if there was the same issues with people saying it detatches you from the road you not a real driver if you use it lol __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-22-2008, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
drmike Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kern Co., California Age: 53 Posts: 356 Drives: '03 Mini S+'94 Miata Rep Power: 16	Oh, the same crap was written about ABS brakes. There is still a minority out there that grouses about ABS, but for the most part even track guys (myself included) admit that it's nice to have, and can be a real advantage on the track. Remember when power steering was for "girls" and not for racecars? Well, that's out the window too, as is the stick shift for formula cars and prototypes. So, in short, people gripe whenever the state of the art changes the playing field. Tough luck, get used to it, or (thanks to that little off button) don't. __________________ txwerks.com (side biz) xcor.com (main biz)

12-22-2008, 04:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^ well said __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-22-2008, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^^ LOL the feature is meant for drivers to focus more on the steering stuff and the car will do the heel to toe stuff for ya.

12-22-2008, 03:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	If you couldn't turn it off, I would agree. If you're a hardcore enthusiast, just press the button!

12-22-2008, 03:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheManTheMyth Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 113 Drives: 05 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 280	Get off it....theres a button to turn it off...these people act like they cant get a manual and drive without the synchro rev match on....gimme a break....its a cool addition to a sweet car....dont like it....dont buy it

12-22-2008, 03:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 255	Just like the Enzo is a perverse bastardization of manual gearboxes and non power assisted steering/brakes. That's why I would never buy an Enzo, I'm a serious car enthusiast and all these fancy 'go fast' shenanigans just take the skill out of racing. /idiot 'racing purist' snob comment.

12-22-2008, 03:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	As many people have said, just push the button. I think it will be a great feature.

12-22-2008, 07:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Skaterbasist Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 99 Drives: 06 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 267	If there wasn't a button, I would be complaining. But there's a button to turn it off. What's there to complain about? Besides, its a neat feature I might use once in a while.

12-23-2008, 12:36 AM	#13 (permalink)
jibSTir13 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: california Posts: 17 Drives: 07 Toyota FJC Rep Power: 16	it'll come in handy for lazy driving.

12-23-2008, 03:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^ 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 __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-24-2008, 12:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
18rgcelica73 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fresno Posts: 330 Drives: 03 ep3 vbp 6speed Rep Power: 16	^ only if they are driving the Monterey blue 370z __________________ I have a 350rwhp 1973 18rg turbo powered Toyota celica, a 2003 civic si which will be my down payment for a beautiful MONTEREY BLUE 370z. THE370Z.COM F'IN RULES!