Silly little question for Auto Guys

sonic370 · 09-12-2010, 06:22 PM

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.

Trips · 09-12-2010, 06:25 PM

Paddles 90% of the time.

theDreamer · 09-12-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Paddles 90% of the time.

I knew you were dirty trips.

Trips · 09-12-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I knew you were dirty trips.

XwChriswX · 09-12-2010, 06:27 PM

I tend to use the paddles more because when I try to use the shifter in manual, I find it would have been better the pull back to upshift, and push forward to downshift... Well Nissan doesn't agree with me, so usually what happens is I'll get goin, and pull back on it causing a massive lurch forward lol followed by a string of obsenities from me

frost · 09-12-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I tend to use the paddles more because when I try to use the shifter in manual, I find it would have been better the pull back to upshift, and push forward to downshift... Well Nissan doesn't agree with me, so usually what happens is I'll get goin, and pull back on it causing a massive lurch forward lol followed by a string of obsenities from me

^ this

Trips · 09-12-2010, 06:31 PM

Yea Chris, I find that my bimmer had the same setup minus Paddle, in reverse, and now trying to relearn it again makes it a little getting used to, so I said screw that! I'll paddle shift instead.

SkyZ · 09-12-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I tend to use the paddles more because when I try to use the shifter in manual, I find it would have been better the pull back to upshift, and push forward to downshift... Well Nissan doesn't agree with me, so usually what happens is I'll get goin, and pull back on it causing a massive lurch forward lol followed by a string of obsenities from me

i quite agree with this sentence, i hate how all manufacturers do it differently. tempted just to open it up and swap the wires around =_=. wondering if its possible and how easy it would be.

shumby · 09-12-2010, 06:34 PM

paddles. by there is a thread on which wires to swap for the guys that want to reverice the way the shifter works.

PapoZalsa · 09-12-2010, 09:16 PM

I will said one of two, paddles or shifter should be installed for "manual" driving by the factory.

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.

Mt Tam I am · 09-13-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I tend to use the paddles more because when I try to use the shifter in manual, I find it would have been better the pull back to upshift, and push forward to downshift... Well Nissan doesn't agree with me, :

I drive the manuel, and always pull towards me to down shift into second so this seems natural, I agree with Nissan. I am always going through second unlike fourth and up. Yes I push forward to down shift into third from fourth but fourth is a far less used. Maybe it is because a manuel stick tells you what gear it is in by feel.

09-12-2010, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Silly little question for Auto Guys 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.

09-12-2010, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Paddles 90% of the time. __________________

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09-12-2010, 06:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Yea Chris, I find that my bimmer had the same setup minus Paddle, in reverse, and now trying to relearn it again makes it a little getting used to, so I said screw that! I'll paddle shift instead. __________________

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shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	paddles. by there is a thread on which wires to swap for the guys that want to reverice the way the shifter works. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I will said one of two, paddles or shifter should be installed for "manual" driving by the factory. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

09-13-2010, 08:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
texasviking Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Almost always paddles. I have long arms and the position of the stick isn't comfortable.

09-13-2010, 08:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	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.

09-13-2010, 08:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	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

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