F55/F56 MINI has downshift rev match manual transmission!!
#26
During my test drives where I drove 2 manuals, whenever I downshifted the revs were matched. One time in the middle of a shift from 3rd to 2nd, I put it in gear, kept the clutch down and heard the engine rev up which was pretty cool. I think it's unmistakable when it happens. I had traction control enabled (never messed with it, never saw the point).
If yours isn't doing that then I think there is a problem.
If yours isn't doing that then I think there is a problem.
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#28
You should be able to tell that it is rev matching. I will say that as for sound, it is not as prominent in standard or green mode. You really hear the rev matches when in sport mode. If you have been driving a manual for a while you should be able to tell the difference. When downshifting into a lower gear at speed you would feel it in the clutch and you would definitely have some engine breaking. I found out about the rev matching the hard way. I went to stop quickly and downshifted to allow the engine to assist in the breaking process. Boy was I surprised when the engine rev matched and didn't assist with my breaking at all. I had to apply my breaks much harder and almost ran into the car in front of me.
You might try holding down the traction control button for 10 seconds as someone else mentioned. This will disable the rev matching. Then go out and perform a downshift. You should be able to tell the difference.
You might try holding down the traction control button for 10 seconds as someone else mentioned. This will disable the rev matching. Then go out and perform a downshift. You should be able to tell the difference.
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#32
Yea that is definitely not true on the HUD. If your MA told you it was standard and you were expecting it, I'd say you're owed something. It's a $500 stand alone option, or part of the Wired Upgrade package.
#34
I drove mine home two weeks ago (F56 manual S) that has rev match listed as a standard feature item on the window sticker. I was skeptical until I drove the car.....it is fantastic. I wish my weekend ride had rev match.
#36
I have only noticed the rev match during down shifting so far.......I have been up shifting at less than 4500 rpm per the break in procedure. Only 900 more miles until I can have some real acceleration excitement.
#38
There will not be a rev match on an up shift since the rpms will naturally drop between gears and there is no reason for the ecu to apply rpms. On the downshift, depending on the speed and gear that you downshift too, the ecu will apply rpm (rev match) to match the rpm for that gear and speed for a smooth shift.
#40
I actually found an instance were a rev match to first will happen. When slowing to a stop, if you downshift to second but don't release the clutch and then shift down to first the car will rev match. For obvious reasons don't try this at higher speeds.
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#44
I'm curious, under which circumstances would you want to disable it? To me that's like saying you'd like a switch to disable power brakes. They make driving better, why disable them? I am definitely missing something.
#45
I've been fairly used to using the downshifting as a way to slow doesn't the car as opposed to using up the pads. For some of those people, the Rev match can frustrate them. I'm just now getting used to just braking myself.
#46
Brake pads are cheaper than clutches and transmission fixes. People who do proper downshifting while braking use heel-and-toe to rev-match, so your MINI is helping you out. Probably saves them some warranty expenses, too.
#47
Just like those that hate the auto start stop. I love it. Some people just need to get used to it.
#48
I've got no issue with the rev-matching. In fact, I think it's brilliant. However, after being f-ed over at least 7 times due to the start-stop causing me to stall at the worse possible times, each time, it's now off until they issue a software fix for it. I loved it when it worked, but it's not worth the embarrassment (best-case) and danger (worst-case) it's put me in. It happens when it's trying to shut down, just as you want to go (e.g. at a red light or stop sign).
#49
Gotcha. Thanks. I wasn't judging, just curious.
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