rev matching
When you shift to a lower gear, rev matching means turning the engine up so it matches the new gear’s speed, making the shift smoother and preventing jerks.
Rev matching is a technique where the driver adjusts engine RPM to match the speed of the next gear during downshifts, reducing drivetrain shock.
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"remember this is without rev matching this is without pdk this is real driving"
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"it is a it's a dark horse power train straight up it which even has the rev match..."
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