[JasonCSU]

The SyncroRev Match feature included on the sports package of the new 370Z sounds pretty sweet according to the reviews I've read. I'm guessing this feature is software driven, so I wonder if this is something that BMW could ever offer with future firmware revisions. The 370Z offers a switch to disable the rev match for those who prefer to heel-toe on their own. I imagine a menu could be added to the on board computer allowing you to disable/enable the rev matching. Those with iDrive could probably set one of their Favorites buttons to perform this function as well. If this were potentially offered by BMW Performance, I know I would be in line for it. What do you guys think?

[BForbes]

Everyone that tried it out loved it from what I read. Its funny because they were raggin on before they used it.

[ben14142001]

I don't need a computer doing my downshifting for me. I went to racing school for a reason. That's my opinion though.

-Ben

[canlefty]

Anything that takes away from the experience and driver involvement / connection to vehicle I don't want. I'll gladly do my own downshifting.

[BBK]

Originally Posted by ben14142001

I don't need a computer doing my downshifting for me. I went to racing school for a reason. That's my opinion though.

-Ben

Sign of the times, I think people should embrace technology. What would have happened if F1 drivers said they only wanted to use clutches :iono:

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by canlefty

Anything that takes away from the experience and driver involvement / connection to vehicle I don't want. I'll gladly do my own downshifting.

Technically you still would be doing your own downshifting, just not having to match the revs on your own. Granted I enjoy using the heel-toe method to rev match when I'm downshifting, but I realized I'm not always very quick with it. I supposed more practice is needed. I still think the SyncroRev Match would be handy for the track.

[x97Melbourne]

i dont think anyone should knock it until they have tried it.
i like to do it myself too, but i'd love to try it.
and since i have never tried it, i can't possibly have an opinion

[135i_TT]

I rather go to racing school, I think we rely on technology a bit to much... eventually technology will give out like a battery dies..

[JasonCSU]

Just curious why my post was moved. I was wondering what people thought about this technology being offered/retrofit on BMW's.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by BBK

Sign of the times, I think people should embrace technology. What would have happened if F1 drivers said they only wanted to use clutches :iono:

I still use my abacus

[Robert]

Originally Posted by Markoni

I don't see any of you calling for MS-DOS to come back so that you can type your own commands and have "full control" instead of today's fancy click and go interface.

hahah don't get me started on that. Vista blows! I do use full command in Linux and Mac OS X :wink:

Bring MSDOS back. I like to configure my own config.sys and autoexec.bat. Screw OS setting my virtual page files.

[m3bs]

I drove one last weekend. The auto rev-matching worked OK in street driving conditions, although I kept forgetting it was there and did the H&T thing anyway. I'd like to see how well it works on track, where the speeds are higher, and the downshifts are done during heavy braking.

Overall I was struck by the noise and vibration from the engine. Rather coarse sounding. I guess I've been spoiled by the relative refinement of BMW 6's.

The handling felt very tight and responsive, although it was hard to really push it on a test drive in town.

[Caduceus]

Originally Posted by Markoni

I think the "screw that, I wanna do EVERYTHING myself" people are ridiculous. Why don't you fire your own pistons while you're at it? Why don't you call for manufacturers to bring back the crank starts in place of all these fancy new keys and gadgetry? You'd look real hardcore cranking a giant handle attached to the front of your car. Right? It's 2009, embrace technology. I'd rather have a high-tech F1 car than some old school crapper. I don't see any of you calling for MS-DOS to come back so that you can type your own commands and have "full control" instead of today's fancy click and go interface. I mean seriously people, drop the poserness and face reality.

For some people a car is a means for getting from point A to point B. Others like to DRIVE because they actually enjoy participating in the activity. Lighten up on the hyperbole a bit - you're on a car enthusiast's forum.

[ben14142001]

^ What he said. I get a certain satisfaction from heel toeing and its keep my driving lively. Down the road some years we probably won't be able to purchase straight manuals anymore, as they are slowly being taken over by computerized dual clutch systems that can shift faster than any of us could dream of.

-Ben

[BlackjackMulligan]

I'll do it myself, thanks. It's just like hill assist.....some people need it; some, like me, don't.

[jeremyc74]

I wouldn't mind having it on the car, as long as it can be easily turned off. Stuff like this is nice for a car that pulls duty as a fun car AND a daily driver.

When I'm going to lunch with a client in the car, I'm not thinking about rev matching, or enjoying driving in general, I'm just trying to get where I'm going.

[Evolved]

Originally Posted by 135i_TT

I rather go to racing school, I think we rely on technology a bit to much... eventually technology will give out like a battery dies..

This made me laugh, hard.

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by Markoni

I'm not ragging on manuals. I'd rather drive a true manual than I would an SMG or automatic. Of course it's more fun (In most situations). However, I'm not one of these guys who thinks car manufacturers should abandon all new technologies and just churn out traditional manual transmissions. I like the fact that there are techs like the 370z's new rev-matching and whatnot. It's progress.

Bottom line, if I want comfort, I'd go with the automatic.

If I want performance, I'll go with the fancy new gearboxes that shift in split seconds.

If I want fun I'll go with the manual.

For me to bash the other transmissions because they're not manual is ludicrous. Some of you are ragging on the 370z's rev-matching feature because you prefer to do your own heel-toe downshifts. Well, if performance were your goal then you'd have to be a fool to heel-toe yourself when the computer can do it perfectly for you every time without a hitch. If you're just driving for fun then it's a different story and depends on what you personally find fun. In either case, bashing the technology is just stupid. It has its place.

You've stated my thoughts exactly. :biggrin:

[SV Concepts II]

Short article with a video demonstration:
http://jalopnik.com/5114318/nissan-3...o-super-driver

Seems to shift a bit faster and smoother but still not my thing. I enjoy rev matching.

Originally Posted by BBK

Sign of the times, I think people should embrace technology. What would have happened if F1 drivers said they only wanted to use clutches :iono:

And what would happen if MotoGP riders said they didn't want traction and wheelie control?

Both sports would be fun to watch again.:biggrin:

[jraymond]

Originally Posted by 135i_TT

I rather go to racing school, I think we rely on technology a bit to much... eventually technology will give out like a battery dies..

Please tell me your joking...I went to bondurant school myself, but, I'll take my Imac over a typewriter.

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by jraymond

Please tell me your joking...I went to bondurant school myself, but, I'll take my Imac over a typewriter.

hehe......

[SE3P_to_E90]

Originally Posted by BBK

Sign of the times, I think people should embrace technology. What would have happened if F1 drivers said they only wanted to use clutches :iono:

I heard from a friend that F1 will no longer allow traction control and maybe ban ABS as well? Is that true?