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Confusion around this topic is right! When I perform this exercise the revs drop immediately, as one would expect, at least anyone who has been driving manual transmissions for 60 years. And there is no evidence of rev hang when upshifting. I have no idea why these cars are not consistent in...

Nothing wrong with a little honesty. If you ever reconsider a high hp RWD, I'll just offer a comment. Being a little afraid of it is the first step in learning to drive it. Obviously, no need to do it, unless you just value the whole driving experience and want to learn. I've seen more than a...

Different cars with individual characteristics. I've been retired a few years now but did a lot of track events for 12 years. During that time, I had a number of great cars, M3, 911, ZO6, Cayman, and my favorite, a Porsche GT3. Most of these cars were significantly faster than the ITS, and each...

All I can say is that my ITS doesn't do this. When I lift off the throttle the revs immediately drop, as they should. If it behaved as you describe, I agree that it would be very annoying.

From your comments, it appears that the rev hang is part of the factory ecu tuning. If so, why does my car (and others) not have the same issue? Mine has absolutely none of it. Could it be something that was changed mid-generation? My build date is 10/24.

I understand what you're saying, and to a great extent I agree. But, I also believe that there is a tuning issue that is not universally found in every ITS. I have read numerous detailed descriptions of how the revs will hang, and in some cases increase, the moment after the clutch and the...

There seems to be something strange going on here. Since numerous folks have a similar complaint of this rev hang issue, I'm inclined to believe that there is an issue with certain cars, since I don’t think that many people could be similarly deficient in their drivig technique. My car drives...

I've read and watched a good many reviews, including some long term tests, and no mention of this rev hang. And as I said, it isn't present in my car. One thing comes to mind, and it might be immaterial to the issue. This car, and most cars short of fully prepared track cars, use a soft red...

I can't believe that this isn't something that can be corrected by a tech that understands the EEC tuning. My car does not do this, and I assume most do not, otherwise we would see pages of posts of similar complaints. As to rev matching on upshifts, well, I've never heard of it and can see no...

I'm old, but I don’t think I'm feeble minded. Can someone tell me the usefulness of this button? Best I can tell, if the car is locked, pressing this unlocks everything, trunk and doors. If you have the fob, then the trunk will release when you press the button under the trunk lid. So, a button...

It's interesting how this rev overhang issue occurs in some cars but not all. My ITS has not demonstrated this behavior. I wonder if a reflash of the EEC software by the dealer could correct it?

I assume that you have the Conti Extremecontact Sport 02. The DWS 06 Plus is an all season tire, not a summer performance tire, so you would probably notice some diminished traction and handling response, but maybe the noise level and ride quality would suit you better, a personal choice.

So, is this AHA system turned off in the ITS when VSA is turned off through the 3-step process?

Since MT is not my favorite car rag, I'll take this opportunity to question this quote, which I do not think is accurate. The TC component will engage to limit wheel spin, but I do not think that stability control will cut the throttle based on steering position, unless other handling factors...

I don't think you can interpret those results as indicating that the LSD is of no value. Those are measures of mechanical grip under steady-state power. Throttle application is very measured and gentle. The dynamics are very different than corner entry and exit on track, where the value of LSD...

I think that the drying cloth is more important than the cleaning agent. I use Windex and water. Most microfiber towels are not great on glass, unless you get one of the specific types mentioned above. I generally use one of my rags from old cotton tee shirts. Some cotton weaves will leave lint...

If you have comprehensive coverage, it should cover windshield damage, less your deductible. Once, I had to pay extra to get an OEM windshield. I probably could have gotten it covered, but I didn't notice that detail until the insurance company had issued the check, so I didn't fight it. I have...

Good advice. The first semi-serious track car I had was an BMW E46 M3. I ended up installing a fully adjustable coilover suspension with camber plates. It was expensive, but it worked very well. But honestly, comparing them both bone stock, the ITS is more comfortable at its limit, and might...

All my track experience in suspension tuning is in rear drive cars, so I can't speak from experience with this car. That said, I think @optronix's advice above is spot on. Best I recall, for the street I used around -2.0 front and -1.0 rear, but again, very different cars.

I used H&R sport springs and sway bars on a BMW M3 and was very pleased with them. If you use them, I believe you will be satisfied. The shorter springs will introduce a bit of negative camber, which the BMW needed anyway, but not enough to cause any wear issues for street use.