Silly little question for Auto Guys

ncheung85 · 09-12-2010, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

This is not meant to upset the die hard manual crowd.

When i bought my 370 i thought i would use the paddle shifters more.
But i find myself using the stick shift more when i'm in manual mode.

Just wondering about what the other guys are into.

I thought the same thing. I think I only used the paddle shifter once or twice just to check them out.

texasviking · 09-13-2010, 08:46 AM

Almost always paddles. I have long arms

and the position of the stick isn't comfortable.

shadoquad · 09-13-2010, 08:50 AM

I use that strange knob in the middle that requires my left leg to hit an otherwise unoccupied pedal with timing. For some reason, when I don't, the car just stays still and revs.

cptspeed · 09-13-2010, 08:51 AM

Took a while to get used to the stick. I use the paddles when I need both hands on the wheel though. I only use auto mode in garages.

One_Quick_Z · 09-13-2010, 06:18 PM

I use the Flappy Paddles

DAN

wilsonp · 09-13-2010, 06:52 PM

I do a mix. I find when I pull out and make a 90 degree turn onto the highway, I want to shift up before the steering wheel returns unless I'm really being aggressive - even then, I think I can get pretty close to redline before the paddles are easily reached.

So, I tend to hit the stick for 1-2 those times, and use the paddles the rest of the times.

Though I wish the paddles were a little softer to use, and a positioned a little better for my (ingrained now) 9 and 2 driving position. At 10 and 2 I would think both paddles are a bit of a reach. The Ferrari's look like they have their paddles setup to reach 10 and 2, and the F1 cars turn with the wheel.

wilsonp · 09-14-2010, 05:54 PM

I found a thread on the G35 - you just need the wiring diagram for the 370Z:

G35 Automatic Shifter Modification : Infiniti Articles

Looking in the hard to read

service manual, looks like connector M137, pins 1 & 3 should be reversed. M137 is apparently the control device harness connector.

axeman71 · 09-14-2010, 07:26 PM

thanks, this will make a good project for this weekend.

axeman71 · 10-01-2010, 09:50 PM

Hey WilsonP, I should finally have time to do this this weekend. I downloaded the 2009 service manual (I cant find a '10 but there really shouldn't be any difference) and though it's hard for me to follow I think I should switch pins 2 and 3 not pins 1 and 3. Do you agree? I'm basing this on page 241 of the TM chapter.

09-13-2010, 08:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	Took a while to get used to the stick. I use the paddles when I need both hands on the wheel though. I only use auto mode in garages. __________________ FI CBE, 20" forged specialties rims, swift springs, boston subs, kicker amp, focal components

09-13-2010, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 221	I use the Flappy Paddles DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

09-13-2010, 06:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	I do a mix. I find when I pull out and make a 90 degree turn onto the highway, I want to shift up before the steering wheel returns unless I'm really being aggressive - even then, I think I can get pretty close to redline before the paddles are easily reached. So, I tend to hit the stick for 1-2 those times, and use the paddles the rest of the times. Though I wish the paddles were a little softer to use, and a positioned a little better for my (ingrained now) 9 and 2 driving position. At 10 and 2 I would think both paddles are a bit of a reach. The Ferrari's look like they have their paddles setup to reach 10 and 2, and the F1 cars turn with the wheel. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

09-14-2010, 05:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	I found a thread on the G35 - you just need the wiring diagram for the 370Z: G35 Automatic Shifter Modification : Infiniti Articles Looking in the hard to read service manual, looks like connector M137, pins 1 & 3 should be reversed. M137 is apparently the control device harness connector. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black Last edited by wilsonp; 09-14-2010 at 06:38 PM.

09-14-2010, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
axeman71 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 129 Drives: '10 Conv A7 Blk Chry Rep Power: 17	thanks, this will make a good project for this weekend. __________________ 2010 Roadster, 7AT, Black Cherry, Touring, Navigation, Lighted Kick Plates, Floor and Trunk Mats.

09-13-2010, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
texasviking Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 17	Almost always paddles. I have long arms and the position of the stick isn't comfortable.

09-13-2010, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	I use that strange knob in the middle that requires my left leg to hit an otherwise unoccupied pedal with timing. For some reason, when I don't, the car just stays still and revs.

10-01-2010, 09:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
axeman71 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 129 Drives: '10 Conv A7 Blk Chry Rep Power: 17	Hey WilsonP, I should finally have time to do this this weekend. I downloaded the 2009 service manual (I cant find a '10 but there really shouldn't be any difference) and though it's hard for me to follow I think I should switch pins 2 and 3 not pins 1 and 3. Do you agree? I'm basing this on page 241 of the TM chapter. __________________ 2010 Roadster, 7AT, Black Cherry, Touring, Navigation, Lighted Kick Plates, Floor and Trunk Mats.

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