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Old 02-08-2013, 07:50 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by JDM-dono View Post
I've had the same chirp (lockup) issue everytime I downshift but have since learnt how to rev match and now its fine. Still not perfect but getting there in terms of rev matching.

Haven't tried heel and toe to rev match going from 3rd to 2nd. Will have to get used to heel and toe'ing first. But question is, is it a must to heel toe and rev match and downshift in this car?
It's not a must but your clutch will last a lot longer, your passengers will have a more comfortable ride and most importantly you will have a nice feeling of accomplishment in the fact that you're doing something well.

There's a saying in the Miata camp supposedly by the owner of Mazda: "Being one with the horse". It's the same with your car when you perform well. All it takes is practice, practice and more practice.
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