This time they test the SST version. Looks to be pretty promising. I like how it sounds when it downshifts by itself, almost sounds like it rev matches.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1301556874770414787&q=evo+x&total=333&start=0&num=10&so=1&type=search&plindex=0

Looks like they're done tweaking the SST version. Nice find.

Shifts are quick...good for keeping the turbo spooled.

SST does rev match

Also, don't make the same mistake as this driver - never countersteer when ASC is on. Always steer where you want to go and let ASC do the corrections. This is always the fastest way to drive with ASC.

Shifts are quick...good for keeping the turbo spooled.

No need for BOV?

No need for BOV?

There's always need for a BOV!!!! Because... it sounds so sexy!

Note: I'm just kidding, I just felt like making my love of BOVs known.

No need for BOV?

You'd still need some kind of BOV/BPV, but it wouldn't be quite as damaging not having it.

Plus with shifts that quick you'd barely hear a BOV if you installed one.

Dosagex --if it didn't rev match it would wear down the clutch! I rev match every shift, always, so I would hope the automated transmission computer would do it too. :)

good vid!

Plus with shifts that quick you'd barely hear a BOV if you installed one.

Dosagex --if it didn't rev match it would wear down the clutch! I rev match every shift, always, so I would hope the automated transmission computer would do it too. :)

good vid!

I also rev match when i down shift. i didnt at first but i got myself used to it.

What is rev match?

(I feel like a newb :( )

What is rev match?

(I feel like a newb :( )

In really basic terms -- you rev the engine before you downshift such that the engine RPMs are at the level they will be in that gear before you engage it. When you do this, it allows you to engage the clutch immediately, saving it from wear. It is also the only way to smoothly downshift. Any non-enthusiast that I've ridden in a manual transmission car (well usually pickup truck) just doesn't do this at all, and it's sooo frustrating. It's so jerky and gross sounding when you don't do it.

What is rev match?

(I feel like a newb :( )

1 Press Clutch
2 Downshift
3 Rev up to RPM that will occur when the clutch is released
4 Clutch out

1 Press Clutch
2 Downshift
3 Rev up to RPM that will occur when the clutch is released
4 Clutch out

Thanks Chris!

edit: and Kan sei!

Thanks Chris!

edit: and Kan sei!

I'm also Chris so it works :P

how could he not tell that he didnt need to counter steer i could tell by watching that it just wants you to aim and shoot

hey guys, I know i'm new to this forum, but I'm not new to driving. I think you have your rev-match order slightly mixed up... though today with synchronizers it doesn't matter as much, it's kinder to your synchros if you clutch in, rev, then downshift and clutch out. Not saying that you're wrong, just something I picked up along the way... the nicer i can be to my car the better. :)

hey guys, I know i'm new to this forum, but I'm not new to driving. I think you have your rev-match order slightly mixed up... though today with synchronizers it doesn't matter as much, it's kinder to your synchros if you clutch in, rev, then downshift and clutch out. Not saying that you're wrong, just something I picked up along the way... the nicer i can be to my car the better. :)
Welcome to the forums.

thanks! :) I have a b5 a4 right now... but I'm getting an evo this spring. I got a great job offer, and guess what i'm going to do with that new disposable income. :) hellooooo car payment.