Rev-matching technology

[iloveboost]

I think this may become the 'must have' feature on all manual cars. I also think a retro-fit rev-matching upgrade along with an ECU remap is a good idea (if tuners aren't doing this already?).
The 370Z is the first car I know of that had rev-matching (synchro-rev?) and it seems every manual Porsche now has it if you get the 'sport chrono' pack (the worlds most expensive stopwatch ).
I think considering how small the cost is and how easily benefits are felt, heard and explained it's a winner?
It reduces clutch/synchro wear and it makes a car faster/safer. It also costs a tiny amount in a new car so every car manufacturer could make a lot of extra profit.
I can think of no disadvantage so do you think rev-matching will soon become common as an option or as a standard feature?
I guess the mechanical alternative is a slipper clutch which hasn't been used in a car as far as I know.
I realise manual cars are dying out like the dinosaurs so in a decade this technology will be almost useless and some 'driving gods' can heel and toe perfectly anyway.

[Patrick Bateman]

I find the enjoyment from doing it yourself, even if not very good at it...

[Baryonyx]

It's more fun doing it yourself.

[Mastodon2]

Doing it yourself is free.

[littleredrooster]

Mastodon2 said:

Doing it yourself is free.

...and impossible in many fly-by-wire cars, e.g. VAG Group. Throttle is disabled when brake is touched.

[Mastodon2]

littleredrooster said:

...and impossible in many fly-by-wire cars, e.g. VAG Group. Throttle is disabled when brake is touched.

I have a feeling that people who care about rev-matching tend not to buy VAG cars.

[littleredrooster]

Forgot to say - I was astonished to find that lorries have it, too. Some time back, I was in an AA recovery truck (DAF?) which rev-matched on every downshift; impressive!

[xRIEx]

iloveboost said:

I can think of no disadvantage so do you think rev-matching will soon become common as an option or as a standard feature?
I guess the mechanical alternative is a slipper clutch which hasn't been used in a car as far as I know.

I would have thought the mechanical alternative was synchromesh.

I assume getting the ECU to do it would increase fuel consumption on the NEDC test.