[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

[11Thumper]

Funny to see people's views here...

Why care so much 6MT vs. 7AT? I've been driving stick since I learned to drive and do it quite well. I'm pretty sure most here who argue so much in favor of the 6MT can't shift as well as the 7AT in reality. Not insulting anyone here, but trying to figure out the whole point of the argument. Just buy what you want and live with it. I have the 7AT and I'm quite happy with it. Sure, it can get boring but in the mountains I don't feel like I'm missing anything over my S2k. I mean really, do you feel THAT much more connected to your car in 90% of your driving to work/the store/movies/etc just because you have the 6MT?

I get it, shifting on your own is cool. If the 7AT wasn't so good I would be totally in favor of the 6MT. However, both are great transmissions so just pick what you want. I personally feel the weakness of the clutch slave cylinder makes the 6MT a headache to begin with since replacing it requires dropping the transmission.

[JARblue]

Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Why care so much 6MT vs. 7AT? I've been driving stick since I learned to drive and do it quite well. I'm pretty sure most here who argue so much in favor of the 6MT can't shift as well as the 7AT in reality. Not insulting anyone here, but trying to figure out the whole point of the argument...

I get it, shifting on your own is cool. If the 7AT wasn't so good I would be totally in favor of the 6MT. However, both are great transmissions so just pick what you want. I personally feel the weakness of the clutch slave cylinder makes the 6MT a headache to begin with since replacing it requires dropping the transmission.

This guy gets it. Agree 100%. 7AT is better than just about every 370Z MT driver. But get what you want. I solved the clutch pedal and clutch hydraulic system weaknesses by purchasing the RJM pedal assembly and Z1's CSC Elimination Kit (before OEM CSC failed). No more dropping the transmission to fix hydraulic system issues.

The one thing you don't get is the whole point of the argument. Which is ......

[Tadpole]

Originally Posted by JARblue

This guy gets it. Agree 100%. 7AT is better than just about every 370Z MT driver. But get what you want. I solved the clutch pedal and clutch hydraulic system weaknesses by purchasing the RJM pedal assembly and Z1's CSC Elimination Kit (before OEM CSC failed). No more dropping the transmission to fix hydraulic system issues.

The one thing you don't get is the whole point of the argument. Which is ......

So you had to modify it to compete with the A/T???

[Tadpole]

Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Funny to see people's views here...

Why care so much 6MT vs. 7AT? I've been driving stick since I learned to drive and do it quite well. I'm pretty sure most here who argue so much in favor of the 6MT can't shift as well as the 7AT in reality. Not insulting anyone here, but trying to figure out the whole point of the argument. Just buy what you want and live with it. I have the 7AT and I'm quite happy with it. Sure, it can get boring but in the mountains I don't feel like I'm missing anything over my S2k. I mean really, do you feel THAT much more connected to your car in 90% of your driving to work/the store/movies/etc just because you have the 6MT?

I get it, shifting on your own is cool. If the 7AT wasn't so good I would be totally in favor of the 6MT. However, both are great transmissions so just pick what you want. I personally feel the weakness of the clutch slave cylinder makes the 6MT a headache to begin with since replacing it requires dropping the transmission.

Get off the fence homie and pick a side.

[11Thumper]

Originally Posted by Tadpole

Get off the fence homie and pick a side.

I did, based on my needs at the time. Can't you read?

Ok, back to if that's all that matters here.

[Tadpole]

Originally Posted by 11Thumper

I did, based on my needs at the time. Can't you read?

Ok, back to if that's all that matters here.

Yup sure can!