What Is Rev Matching?

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Published 2016-02-03
What is Rev Matching? Manual transmission driving. Why is it necessary to rev match? What are the benefits of rev matching? What happens if you don't rev match? Driving a 2016 Nissan 370Z which features automatic downshift rev-matching.

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All Comments (21)
  • @MrPeanutsy
    this guy carries that clutch disc everywhere
  • @lthanas
    starts to explain why rev matching is important pulls out a pressure plate and a clutch disk out of fkn nowhere
  • Girl sitting next to him at a bar "Come here often?" Him: "Yes. Hey would you like to hear a quick tutorial on how to rev match your vehicle while downshifting gears?" pulls out a pressure plate and clutch disc
  • @dlovee828
    Great! I now know how to rev match... Now all I need is a car
  • Her: "come over" Jason: "can't" Her: "i upset the balance of the vehicle" Jason: downshifts
  • @unknown-co3hu
    nobody’s doing it like this guy, this man took the time to pull over, lift his engine and transmission out, take out his clutch, get back in the car and show us! 1:47
  • @terabyte7979
    So basically its like bicycle gears, the first gear is super easy but you can't go fast, and the 7th is very hard at low speeds but you can go faster.
  • @F3ARL388
    Engineering Explained - helping guys impress girls with their knowledge of cars since 2014 : )
  • @JustaQuad
    I don't get why instructors don't teach this. It's almost vital.
  • @DannyJP29
    These videos are informative even for an experienced driver. you've earned a subscriber and a like
  • @laskyler1
    Just wanted to say as someone who is new to the world of cars and wants to educate themselves, your videos are by far the best I have ever seen and making this understandable but also with the perfect amount of technical explanation. you rock.
  • If I paint my pressure plate red, then are the cops more likely to pull me over?
  • @johnsword8954
    So I already know what rev matching is. Now, how do I rev match then?
  • I'm about to buy my first manual transmision car, so I've been doing some research on how to drive one. Your explanation on why rev match is a thing is perfect! Thank you and great job!
  • @d1sturb3d119
    One more point to add is that its application is not just limited to racing. Bad weather conditions can also cause the rear to "step-out" if one is too aggressive with a downshift and you don't rev match. It's a good skill to have. Downshifting in bad conditions is a good idea to prevent lockup from ABS issues. For example if all four wheels stop turning on ice because the wheel speed indicator detects no motion from the wheels ABS can be ineffective. Downshifting will prevent lockup in those conditions and keep the wheels turning as well.
  • @ianham9876
    I Rev match all the time and it's amazing when you get it perfect every time. Gf still doesn't understand though
  • @smartdrivetest
    Hi there - great video with a fantastic explanation of why rev matching and the heel-toe technique are important. Thank you for that fantastic information. I love the part in the vehicle, although I suspect for the less mechanical inclined, those parts could potentially be off a space ship! 80) All the best, Cheers Rick
  • I kept using rev matching with my old car when its transmission was nearly dead. I continue doing with my new car. Most people don't understand why I rev up the engine at backshifts, neither after I explain, so only few will utilize this knowledge pearl. Your video is great!