[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Is it so smooth or is it because the torque curve isnt flat?

Torque is force times distance. Force is mass times acceleration. Acceleration is the change in velocity or distance over time. A large, flat, torque curve would feel like a kick in the pants at any moment the foot is dropped, and that acceleration or change in velocity would feel constant or consistent. In contrast, the acceleration or force with the JRSC would not feel high at the start of a long gear from low to high rpms. Instead on gaining 10 mph per second with a flat curve, the JRSC might gain 2 then 4 then 6 then 8 then 10. As you can see the power curve would still be linear but forces wouldn't be felt until the end of the rpms. The force behind gaining 10mph per second or maybe 8 is what feels like a knock in the pants.

To me, this is why it may feel smooth. Because the forces build gradually and are smaller at lower rpms so they don't shock the driver with the feel of instant torque unless the driver drops a gear to throw the rpms into higher rpms where there is more torque.

What you're feeling is impulse or jerk.