Endless question about auto's

sonic370 · 10-13-2010, 07:41 PM

This is not meant to be a debate between the auto guys and the manual die hards.........

Is the 7at as good as advetised. I've heard the words world class used when reading about it. is it really that much better than the older 6at?

fxroar · 10-13-2010, 07:45 PM

Shifts are lightening fast compared to old 6at.

Cmike2780 · 10-13-2010, 07:46 PM

It's better than most automatics, but I still prefer the manual. If a dual clutch set-up was available, I would have gone in that direction.

Trips · 10-13-2010, 07:50 PM

I thought this was about brakes! lol

Montez · 10-13-2010, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

This is not meant to be a debate between the auto guys and the manual die hards.........

Is the 7at as good as advetised. I've heard the words world class used when reading about it. is it really that much better than the older 6at?

What 6at, do you mean the old 5spd auto? I think that that 7spd is better in all out foot to floor accelleration, but when it comes to dowshifts and at lower speeds I found the old unit leaps better. I still to this day hate sometimes how jerky and confussed it gets at times then, but overall its good.

NXTAZEE · 10-13-2010, 08:24 PM

When driving aggressively in manual mode the up & down shifts are very crisp and fast. If you are in manual mode and are driving at low rpm's the down shifts are slow at times. But I guess it is matching the way you are driving. I've owned manuals all my life, and I don't regret purchasing the auto one bit.

AK370Z · 10-13-2010, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fxroar

Shifts are lightening fast compared to old 6at.

I thought it was 5AT?

Vast improvement over the old Nissan automatics. The the 7AT in the Z with magnesium paddle shifters =

VCuomo · 10-13-2010, 08:42 PM

Yes, the 7AT is fantastic!

TreeSemdyZee · 10-13-2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

This is not meant to be a debate between the auto guys and the manual die hards.........

Is the 7at as good as advetised. I've heard the words world class used when reading about it. is it really that much better than the older 5at?

Fixed.

rudi · 10-13-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

When driving aggressively in manual mode the up & down shifts are very crisp and fast. If you are in manual mode and are driving at low rpm's the down shifts are slow at times. But I guess it is matching the way you are driving. I've owned manuals all my life, and I don't regret purchasing the auto one bit.

I would have to agree with the above statement. I believe the people who like autos will not like the 7AT as the changes are not as smooth. The 7AT seems to lock in very aggressively particularly when in manual mode. I also have had manuals all my life and don't regret my purchase one bit.

efuseakay · 10-13-2010, 09:46 PM

I have a 2010 G37 with the 7AT... I like it. It's a bit quirky at times, but you just have to learn how it reacts.

I get a chance once in awhile to drive my mom's 2010 M35 with the 5AT... it downshifts too easily compared to my G... at least for my tastes.

cc370z · 10-13-2010, 10:36 PM

I love my auto. I traded in my 350z auto and the 7speed is much much sportier! some of my friends give me heat untill they drive it and its alot of fun.

Waiz · 10-14-2010, 12:02 AM

Test drive one and decide for yourself.

c41006 · 10-17-2010, 06:09 PM

I used to have a g35 with the 5AT and the 7AT is far better

CharleyGFX · 10-18-2010, 12:46 PM

I'm still waiting someone to hit 50k miles with a STILLEN supercharger in a 7AT. Then I will get one ;D Because all i really want right now is brembo brakes and STILLEN J-hooks!

10-13-2010, 07:41 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	Endless question about auto's This is not meant to be a debate between the auto guys and the manual die hards......... Is the 7at as good as advetised. I've heard the words world class used when reading about it. is it really that much better than the older 6at?

10-13-2010, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
fxroar Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 525 Drives: '10 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 16	Shifts are lightening fast compared to old 6at. __________________ Fast Intentions / K&N / Blox / Evo-R / Uprev / Forgestar 19" F14 / R40 / NST / Z1 / SDCE / H&R / Kenwood / ISS Forged 20" FM10R

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	It's better than most automatics, but I still prefer the manual. If a dual clutch set-up was available, I would have gone in that direction. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I thought this was about brakes! lol __________________

10-13-2010, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 17	When driving aggressively in manual mode the up & down shifts are very crisp and fast. If you are in manual mode and are driving at low rpm's the down shifts are slow at times. But I guess it is matching the way you are driving. I've owned manuals all my life, and I don't regret purchasing the auto one bit. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

10-13-2010, 08:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Yes, the 7AT is fantastic!

10-13-2010, 09:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 15	I have a 2010 G37 with the 7AT... I like it. It's a bit quirky at times, but you just have to learn how it reacts. I get a chance once in awhile to drive my mom's 2010 M35 with the 5AT... it downshifts too easily compared to my G... at least for my tastes.

10-13-2010, 10:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I love my auto. I traded in my 350z auto and the 7speed is much much sportier! some of my friends give me heat untill they drive it and its alot of fun.

10-14-2010, 12:02 AM	#13 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Test drive one and decide for yourself.

10-17-2010, 06:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 113	I used to have a g35 with the 5AT and the 7AT is far better

10-18-2010, 12:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
CharleyGFX Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 106 Drives: 2009 Pure Red 7AT Rep Power: 15	I'm still waiting someone to hit 50k miles with a STILLEN supercharger in a 7AT. Then I will get one ;D Because all i really want right now is brembo brakes and STILLEN J-hooks! __________________ "If you ain't crawling? you ain't balling"

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