7A Transmission...dare I commit heresy?

Originally Posted by Mecinoid

Here's the thing you guys are missing... see bold:

The 370Z’s 7-speed automatic with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) is designed to offer quick, manual-like shifting when operated in manual mode with a target time of 0.5 seconds between shifts. Drivers can use the standard paddle shifters or the shift lever. With optimized torque converter lock-up logic, the 7-speed automatic feels very direct, like a manual transmission. The 7-speed’s wide gear ratios offer improved fuel efficiency (versus a 5-speed automatic), while the Adaptive Shift Control is designed to adjust to the driver’s driving style.

You have to drive the car in the mode you want it to perform in for a while. Then, it shifts like you wouldn't believe. I'm sold on the S7 tranny. Even double downshifts come easily if you know what speed you can do them at. No over reving here. Remember it's a little different for a six speed because it shifts very fast through the gears at bottom end to get you going. If you tromp on it and hold it to 7K then shift it shoot you out of the slot like no other. I am truly impressed and I have driven only stick shifts in my sports cars to this point. Back in 2004 I tried the auto in a Z and G and it was way sluggish. This is a completely different beast. Give it time to adapt to your driving style, then let me know what you think. It takes about 20-30mins to adapt as far as I can tell. That is driving through tight twisties.... Then it is a completely different car. 10 mins back in auto mode the car drives like your mom's car.

I'm loving the S7 more and more each day. I always win the stop light battle to the freeway on ramp... By the time I hit the on ramp they are just a spec in my mirror and I have to start looking for the officer because I'm going way too fast.

I have to be careful or this car is going to get me a lot of tickets. It's just too fun to rev to 7K so that I can feel that hard shift into second. At that point, I'm over 60mph and in trouble already...

Enjoy the ride !!! AJ on his seventh Z car now.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I did not take the adaptive nature into account at all.

Also read about temp above your post, sounds like it won't matter one bit to me. I won't overheating it.

I'm kindof torn, but the reason is all the bad I hear about the manuals vs. The disconnect I have always felt with automatics. I'm still in the manual camp, but if they find the car I want except in auto, ill be stressing.