Can the FR-S trasmission Rev-match?

[dc50818]

http://auto-blip.com/auto-blip

[jamesm]

I've noticed that the fr-s, even with its near-perfect (for me) pedal placement, is very hard to heel-toe. It seems the first 10-15% of the the throttle is 'laggy' so to speak. I think the drive-by-wire is a bit less than perfectly linear.

[mad_sb]

Originally Posted by dc50818

http://auto-blip.com/auto-blip

fail

auto blip is an accident waiting to happen. Heel Toe, downshift blip etc etc is not difficult to learn it just takes practice. I'm sure clutch-less down shifting is also easy to learn... it's just the learning process that scares me because when you get it wrong it frags the synchro's or gear teeth (not sure which and perhaps both).

I think that is the essence of the whole debate. Shifting with the clutch protects the trans from improper rev matching. Shifting without the clutch does not.

[Nezz]

Blipping the throttle in my Silvia prevents wheel slip. It has functioning synchromesh but it wasn't really built for a tiny flywheel and enormous rear tyres, either. Probably overdue for an upgrade in the box.

[LeeMaster]

Originally Posted by ft_sjo

You mean apart from 2nd gear synchro which is too small, too heavy, and is the biggest culprit for it not wanting to go into 2nd when cold. Oh and the huge gap between 1st and 2nd doesn't help either. I'd be surprised if anyone really knows the true reason for that big gap, though.

Gear ratio, and "Because race car"

[ft_sjo]

Originally Posted by LeeMaster

Gear ratio, and "Because race car"

No.