[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

[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 ......