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Originally Posted by rudi A lot of people here would do a lot better in an auto Like ME! lol

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Old 03-21-2010, 09:29 PM   #166 (permalink)
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Old 03-22-2010, 12:16 AM   #167 (permalink)
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test drive both. then make your decision. who give a ____ what other people think, you're the one that has to live with your choice and drive it everyday.

personally i chose the MT, wouldn't have it any other way. but in a different situation i could've gone the other way. again, you're decision, don't let others make it for you. my
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Old 03-22-2010, 01:42 AM   #168 (permalink)
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Trust me the 7 AT is faster in the 1/4 mile.
im coming for you Z eliminator , lol , just playing....

but i see no reason why I should believe its quicker.. These cars are finicky to get off the line... your 12.8 was on street tires right ? What was your 60 ft? Outside of the initial jump I do not see how the auto should be any faster... and do you go through in 4th and at what RPM ?
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Yes it was on street tire's 19/ 35/ 275 bridgstones. The 60 ft was 1.964. the 1/8 th was 8.32 @ 86.36. I went throught the traps in 5th gear. The 1st to 2nd shift was really quick and so was 2nd to 3rd. I just love the paddle shifters. I launched at 1100 rpm. can not wait for the drag radials im hoping for 2200 rpm this time.
If you are free this summer bring your car to the Ontario Z Drag day at St thomas race way it just missed going 12.79's by .0009. Once the track lost traction the car is a nightmare to lauch and i was up to 2.06 to 2.30 60 ft times and the times were in the 12.95. to my terrible 13.45. It went up in smoke of the line.
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I just cannot fathom the idea of owning an automatic with a 2 seater sports car for myself. Something just doesn't seem right.

Before the auto owners start claiming that the GT-R, Ferrari's, Lambos ect come in automatic. Lets stop right there. First off...

The GT-R, Ferrari's, and Lambos DSG transmissions all use clutches, NOT TORQUE CONVERTERS. You cannot compare a conventional automatic like the one in the 370Z to DSG transmissions. TOTALLY different types of transmissions and technology. DSG is derived from F1 racing technology, torque converter automatics like the 370Z are found in minivans, trucks, and family sedans.

The 7spd AT is a very good automatic, just like the 6spd steptronic in my 335i, rev matching and full lockup. The problem is, they still behave and react like regular automatics. Just like the 8spd AT in the IS-F, if you drive one, it shifts very fast, but when you take control of it with the paddles and tell it when to shift, there is still delay (which drives me crazy) and it hunts for gears a lot if you left it alone to do its own thing.
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Suck on this, bitches:

Lamborghini to drop manuals from their lineup

Lamborghini has just shocked the motoring world and not by producing a shocking new supercar, but by announcing something that will make motoring purists cry rivers. The Italian supercar maker has announced that it will leave manual transmissions to the history books, just like Ferrari.

According to Car and Driver, the decision was part of the company’s commitment to increasing the fuel economy of its models; something that Lamborghinis of the past, before the German influence, didn’t give a hoot about. In addition to scrapping the good old-fashioned manuals, Lambo says it plans to build ever-lighter exotics.

Don’t expect to see any turbocharged Gallardos in the next few years, though. Most automakers around the world are using forced induction in order to curb fuel consumption and maintain power. Lamborghini feel otherwise, as they have no plans to add turbochargers to their engines. Instead, look for stop/start tech and cylinder deactivation to emerge over the next few years, as well as a mild-hybrid car.

One wonders how much influence Audi is having on the Raging Bull.

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Lamborghini to drop manuals from their lineup

Lamborghini has just shocked the motoring world and not by producing a shocking new supercar, but by announcing something that will make motoring purists cry rivers. The Italian supercar maker has announced that it will leave manual transmissions to the history books, just like Ferrari.

According to Car and Driver, the decision was part of the company’s commitment to increasing the fuel economy of its models; something that Lamborghinis of the past, before the German influence, didn’t give a hoot about. In addition to scrapping the good old-fashioned manuals, Lambo says it plans to build ever-lighter exotics.

Don’t expect to see any turbocharged Gallardos in the next few years, though. Most automakers around the world are using forced induction in order to curb fuel consumption and maintain power. Lamborghini feel otherwise, as they have no plans to add turbochargers to their engines. Instead, look for stop/start tech and cylinder deactivation to emerge over the next few years, as well as a mild-hybrid car.

One wonders how much influence Audi is having on the Raging Bull.

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Who thinks of fuel economy when they buy a lambo?...Seriously?

It wont have an impact on sales though. TBH I barely ever see a manual lambo or supercar of the likes. I'd say 99.9% of purist cannot afford supercars and stick with cars like ours or high/lower in the price range.
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Who thinks of fuel economy when they buy a lambo?...Seriously?

It wont have an impact on sales though. TBH I barely ever see a manual lambo or supercar of the likes. I'd say 99.9% of purist cannot afford supercars and stick with cars like ours or high/lower in the price range.
Well if you would say it, it's a credible statement we can take to the bank. I'm sure your 99.9% estimate is based on scientific theory and data.
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Well if you would say it, it's a credible statement we can take to the bank. I'm sure your 99.9% estimate is based on scientific theory and data.

Considering the worlds population is approaching 7 billion people, that would mean roughly 70million people would be able to afford lambo's

So even if my numbers aren't scientific I think they make sense.
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Considering the worlds population is approaching 7 billion people, that would mean roughly 70million people would be able to afford lambo's

So even if my numbers aren't scientific I think they make sense.
I was just bustin your balls, but to defend what I was saying:
You didn't say lambos, you said supercars, and many affordable cars are considered supercars these days.
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I was just bustin your balls, but to defend what I was saying:
You didn't say lambos, you said supercars, and many affordable cars are considered supercars these days.

Got me on the word choice there, I agree with you.


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