When us folks here at m0t0rhead first heard about the new Nissan 370Z's SynchroRev Match system, the first impression was 'gimmick'.
But seeing as the A/T 370Z seriously impressed with its sharp reflexes and agile chassis (unlike the 350Z), we decided to keep an open mind for the SynchroRev Match. First thing to note is, you can turn it off (for those automotive purists). Hold it down for a couple of seconds and it goes off.
You get a neat little display to indicate the current gear engaged. The 'S' tells the driver that SynchroRev Match is engaged (or was it the other way around, I don't remember, but that's beside the point lol).
Moving off, the clutch has a nice weight to it, yet isn't thighmaster heavy, so it's a doodle to drive even in start-stop traffic.
Next surprise is the quality of the gear-shifts: well-oiled precise feel that is yet satisfyingly notchy in operation. Despite our previous misgivings, SynchroRev Match works rather unobtrusively in the background, by discreetly 'blipping' the throttle as you're downshifting, either for a corner, or to come to a complete stop at the junction or traffic light.
Easy even for girls to manage! ;)
The enthusiasts will inadvertently find the workings of the SynchroRev Match system a chore and will opt to blip and heel-toe downshift to their heart's content.
However, an interesting development to this new technology was for drivers who previously owned a long string of automatic cars to actually consider the 370Z 6M/T with SynchroRev Match system due to how smooth it made their driving!
It wan't until the system was disengaged that they realised how much it was helping...
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