Rev match
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From: Grapevine Tx
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It's not that we can't shift. Shifting smooth requires a skill some people just don't have.
For example I can't dunk a basketball. I can't throw a fastball at 100 mph. It's not that I can't shift, I can't feel the clutch engage and disengage in the pedal. I just can't. I've driven stick shift cars for nearly 20 years, and it eludes me.
For example I can't dunk a basketball. I can't throw a fastball at 100 mph. It's not that I can't shift, I can't feel the clutch engage and disengage in the pedal. I just can't. I've driven stick shift cars for nearly 20 years, and it eludes me.
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Joined: Mar 2024
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From: Central Florida
never thought I would use it much as I am an old SCCA / IMSA racer Heal toe my entire life. As I have gotten older and slower, I use it all the time. Funny thing is I find myself still blipping away at the throttle as the computer is doing its thing with the Rev Match 
Pro
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Southeast Connecticut
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
When going 150mph in 4th gear, hitting the last brake marker, and rapidly slowing to 30mph while also downshifting to 2nd gear and trail-braking entering a 90* left or right hand turn.....you'll find it useful.
It's a gimmick for the street. On track, whether it's due to pedal placement, pedal size, or lack of ankle flexibility, Active Rev Match (ARM) is very beneficial. C7 pedals are "One size fits all". Unfortunately that's not really possible for heel/toe on track so ARM fills that gap. On race cars, you can customize the pedals.....size, placement, etc...to the driver.
It's a gimmick for the street. On track, whether it's due to pedal placement, pedal size, or lack of ankle flexibility, Active Rev Match (ARM) is very beneficial. C7 pedals are "One size fits all". Unfortunately that's not really possible for heel/toe on track so ARM fills that gap. On race cars, you can customize the pedals.....size, placement, etc...to the driver.
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From: Southeast Connecticut
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16
I hear ya! Unless your tracking your car, it's just a gimmick. If "you" (not you of course) can't drive a manual the correct way without possible damage to the clutch or transmission, you should be driving an automatic.
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From: Knoxville TN
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From: Rotonda West, FL 2015 Z51 M7 3LT
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Been driving standards since the late 60's. Just a matter of "feel" and listening. Tried it... "hated it" <snap> 
Also didn't like the forced 1-4 shift... that puppy's gone too. To quote and old TV commercial: "I'd rather d it myself.... "
Also didn't like the forced 1-4 shift... that puppy's gone too. To quote and old TV commercial: "I'd rather d it myself.... "
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From: Grand Rapids, MN
While I've only had my C7 a few months and only driven it a few times (but nearly 1000 miles) I find the rev match to work as it should. As a life long heel and toe and blip shifter (tapping the gas when not braking vs. brake and gas with heel/toe) for 40+ years I doubt I'll turn it on much.
I do this on street and track. Yes as others have said heel/toe is harder on the street when not braking as hard. then I'll just blip shift. But I do tend to brake hard and last minute on the street traffic permitting.
I do this on street and track. Yes as others have said heel/toe is harder on the street when not braking as hard. then I'll just blip shift. But I do tend to brake hard and last minute on the street traffic permitting.
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From: Rotonda West, FL 2015 Z51 M7 3LT
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While I've only had my C7 a few months and only driven it a few times (but nearly 1000 miles) I find the rev match to work as it should. As a life long heel and toe and blip shifter (tapping the gas when not braking vs. brake and gas with heel/toe) for 40+ years I doubt I'll turn it on much.
I do this on street and track. Yes as others have said heel/toe is harder on the street when not braking as hard. then I'll just blip shift. But I do tend to brake hard and last minute on the street traffic permitting.
I do this on street and track. Yes as others have said heel/toe is harder on the street when not braking as hard. then I'll just blip shift. But I do tend to brake hard and last minute on the street traffic permitting.
Last edited by Skid Row Joe; Mar 31, 2025 at 07:36 PM.
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
I'd have to disagree with you on this. I use it at the track, but also find it beneficial, even when driving the canyons and other spirited drives. I can heel-toe, but I am by no means great, so it's nice to just cheat - therefore it's not a gimmick in my book.