I know its a noob question to ask, but i don't know how rev matching works, can someone can shed some light on this for me. I have a EX-L Coupe 4 cylinder. So how does it work?
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I know its a noob question to ask, but i don't know how rev matching works, can someone can shed some light on this for me. I have a EX-L Coupe 4 cylinder. So how does it work?
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Rev-Matching is basically matching the vehicle's engine and transmission speed. You rev-match to avoid the car from jerking or jolting. For example, if you're in 6th gear at 2500rpms (~65mph) and you want to downshift to 5th gear, you need to rev it to up about 1000rpms.
The steps are to follow:
1) Clutch-in
2) Rev / Blip
3) Downshift
4) Release Clutch
The steps are to follow:
1) Clutch-in
2) Rev / Blip
3) Downshift
4) Release Clutch
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Thanks a lot, i just didn't know the benefit of this feature. Seems like something that is useful.
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Not only is it useful it is extremely gratifying to take your control of the vehicle a step further... This is the point of driving a manual! I would say I rev match 75% of my downshifts, only if I have to emergency brake or if I'm coming to a stop do I not rev match.
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Rev Matching is even more fun with one of these...
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=249609
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=249609
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What rev matching does:
1. Reduces stress on the driveline.
2. Prevents forward weight transfers when down shifting.
3. Reduces engine braking and chances of wheel lock.
http://www.drivingfast.net/car-control/rev-matching.htm
1. Reduces stress on the driveline.
2. Prevents forward weight transfers when down shifting.
3. Reduces engine braking and chances of wheel lock.
http://www.drivingfast.net/car-control/rev-matching.htm
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It's not really a feature... more of a driving technique. Some cars do have an automatic rev matching feature, but this one doesn't. It's just as well, IMO, since most people who drive MTs these days do it for enjoyment and don't want that part of the experience to be automated.
If you're lurching when you downshift, that's a sign that you need to be matching the RPMs. The car is trying to tell you it's not happy when you do that. It'll take some practice to master it (trust me, I'm still working on it a year after I started driving stick), but it's a lot of fun when you do it right. Your passengers will appreciate it too.
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I believe that for those manual transmission cars equipped with the rev-matching feature, it can be turned on or off.
In the case of the C7 Corvette with the 7-speed manual transmission, rev matching is turned on or off with paddles on the steering wheel (or steering column?). It is a cool feature, IMO.
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its also useful for switching gears without using the clutch; but that is a more advance technique; one you get good with a MT; you can shift up or down without engaging the clutch (except 1st gear of course)
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One of the few complaints I have about the ergonomics of this car is that the brake pedal and the throttle are too far apart to rev match while braking (heel and toe). But I do understand why it's that way. Too many people who don't seem to be able to keep track of their feet push on the throttle when they are going for the brake and run into things, then law suits follow as Audi discovered some years back.
OP: As cool and useful as rev-matching is, it is only possible with a manual transmission, and a few select sports cars with automatic transmissions and an auto rev-matching feature. You have a CVT in your EX-L 4-cylinder which is not capable of rev-matching. Nonetheless, good on you for wanting to learn about it!
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Good catch. That slipped right by me. A 6MT is not offered on the 2014 EX-L I4 Coupe. Was it on the 2013s? This is weird.
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actually i traded my touring to EX-L coupe MT, which i am picking up this thursday. So before i do the pick up i wanted to learn things about MT.
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Actually Canadians do get MT :noteworthy we the lucky once :banana: and i got a good deal on 2015 its not 2014 my bad. i don't think that make any difference
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