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Originally Posted by TEiN

Most people can't properly rev-match (and by properly, I mean at any and all road speeds and engine speeds to be able to make quick, effortless, seamless shifts--up and down--that are completely imperceptible to a passenger who is paying attention). But just because most people can't do it doesn't mean that it can't be done or shouldn't be pursued... It just takes effort and diligence and a desire to do something really well.

I still miss it once in awhile, where I have to use the clutch to shift after screwing up, but ftmp, I've basically mastered it to the extent that I only use the clutch to get moving from a full stop. In fact, I don't even use it to stop, because once I've downshifted all the way, I just pop it out of gear when the engine/drive loads are balanced. (No more pressure on the gears.)