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Does the 3IS rev-match? [6 speed]

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Old 02-16-14, 12:03 AM
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Question Does the 3IS rev-match? [6 speed]

Hi all, just wondering if the 3IS rev-matches the downshifts in M mode and Sport mode engaged. My friend claims to have driven the F-Sport AWD and said it shifts differently than my car.

I'm confused because it definitely blips the throttle when I downshift . I have a 350 AWD non F-Sport.

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Old 02-16-14, 12:20 AM
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No the 6 speed automatic in AWD does not rev match. It does it the convention automatic way and slips the torque converter to slowly engage a lower gear and match the speed of the transmission to the speed of the engine rpms.
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Originally Posted by 05RollaXRS
No the 6 speed automatic in AWD does not rev match. It does it the convention automatic way and slips the torque converter to slowly engage a lower gear and match the speed of the transmission to the speed of the engine rpms.
Thanks for the reply. So I'm assuming the F-Sport AWD doesn't rev match either.
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I can confirm that the 350 AWD Fsport 6speed DO rev match. I run in M and Sport+ mode all the time and this is a feature that i like the most (rev-match). What i dont know is if the non-fsport rev match....
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Rev match is only in the 8speed auto and ONLY occurs above a certain rpm, 5,000, I believe it is.l
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Originally Posted by braddy
I can confirm that the 350 AWD Fsport 6speed DO rev match. I run in M and Sport+ mode all the time and this is a feature that i like the most (rev-match). What i dont know is if the non-fsport rev match....
F sport 6 speed and non f sport 6 speed are exact same transmission. Or unless your is specially made

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How can you tell when it's rev matching?
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This is taken from media.toyota.ca web site.

"6-Speed Super Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT)
The IS 250’s “6 Super ECT” close-ratio 6-speed automatic transmission features a sequential manual shifting mode. It incorporates numerous technologies including faster shift speeds, earlier torque converter lock-up and downshift throttle blips- to support the range of driving modes available through the Drive Mode Select system."


http://media.toyota.ca/pr/tci/en/lex...ns-244455.aspx

Downshift throttle blips -- rev matching?
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Mine is a 350 not a 250....and yes it is exact that it only occur at high rpm like im in 3rd at 95km/h and downshift in 2nd....it really rev match its like im kicking the gaz pedal and then the trasmission shift in 2nd.
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I'll make a little video in a few minutes to show what it is doing to prove it.
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Originally Posted by braddy
Mine is a 350 not a 250....and yes it is exact that it only occur at high rpm like im in 3rd at 95km/h and downshift in 2nd....it really rev match its like im kicking the gaz pedal and then the trasmission shift in 2nd.
This is exactly what I experience as well.
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The video and the proof! lol

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Originally Posted by braddy
LOL that's called downshifting and not rev matching
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Sorry that is not rev matching as it only blips the throttle to match. Like above said, that is just downshift rpm increase. My 370z has true rev matching, so I can speak from experience.
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Oh my!....gvan1998 you need to read this carefully : http://www.drivingfast.net/car-control/rev-matching.htm.

You really dont know what your talking about....


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