Forum newbie - looking for advice between MT and AT

JACKPAC · 04-10-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rsximus

Nope because Ferrari's, Lambo's, Nissan GT-R's transmissions are TOTALLY different types of technology. They use twin clutches, instant response to input from the driver's command and instant upshifts and downshifts, complete control like a manual but without the clutch pedal.

The paddle shifters on the Z 7AT are there to "simulate" that type of technology with a conventional torque converter automatic. It's not the same thing, so don't compare it to dual clutch transmissions.

Just because the tech is different does not change the result (faster shifts than one can pull off in a manual). I get instant upshifts and downshifts as well.

C4talyst · 05-16-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rsximus

Nope because Ferrari's, Lambo's, Nissan GT-R's transmissions are TOTALLY different types of technology.

You just said F-cars aren't sport cars...lol. I know a guy here in Northern VA who just bought a 430...I beg to differ!

KptKIDLAT · 05-17-2010, 12:19 PM

You Gotta get a manual transmission, I just bought my 370z a week ago w/ manual trans and I'm loving it, the last time I drove a manual was 18 years ago w/ my '77 datsun 280z

by the way, first time I learn to drive was in a stick shift car so it kinda stick that knowledge to me all this years .

JACKPAC · 03-31-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blackflag

There's no such thing is an automatic sports car.

I bet they said the same thing when switching from horses to engines.

blackflag · 03-31-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JACKPAC

I bet they said the same thing when switching from horses to engines.

You think they were talking about automatic sports cars when there were horses?

cossie1600 · 03-31-2010, 12:18 PM

I test drove one, hated it as I found the shifts to be harsh, car is constant revving the engine to match the road speed blah blah blah. Buy whatever makes you more comfortable, this is too objective

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-31-2010, 09:24 PM

The 7AT a sick transmission. Daily driver? I say auto. Weekend car? Either one is just as good as the other. The auto is slightly faster. But the manual handles slightly better on the track. The auto gets slightly better gas mileage and those paddle shifts will changes gears like you are poppin clutches. Test drive em both. I prefer the auto myself. But either way you can't go wrong.

frost · 04-01-2010, 09:50 PM

2theextreme · 04-01-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

AWESOME!!! I can't believe this gif hasn't been used more often....which I expect it will be now!

CrownR426 · 04-10-2010, 01:37 PM

You should get an auto.
Manual isn't for everyone.
x:

j.arnaldo · 04-10-2010, 01:47 PM

MT: Fun & thrills. Period.
AT: Comfort during heavy traffic, city driving AND IN THE COMPANY OF A BABE!! You need that right hand FREE!!!

04-10-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

MT: Fun & thrills. Period.
AT: Comfort during heavy traffic, city driving AND IN THE COMPANY OF A BABE!! You need that right hand FREE!!!

shhhhhh we have some people in here with virgin ears!!!

CrownR426 · 04-10-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

MT: Fun & thrills. Period.
AT: Comfort during heavy traffic, city driving AND IN THE COMPANY OF A BABE!! You need that right hand FREE!!!

Right hand free?
You can drive manual and have the right hand free.(Not all the time)
That's the dumbest excuse I've heard.
When I hear that I grin to myself cause people who say that are noobs...

frost · 04-10-2010, 01:50 PM

When I was driving a manual, I found it incredibly hard to drive, masturbate, AND work the transmission. Likewise when a girl in the passenger seat was working my crank; it was too difficult with our arms constantly bumping into each other and crossing.

04-10-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

When I was driving a manual, I found it incredibly hard to drive, masturbate, AND work the transmission. Likewise when a girl in the passenger seat was working my crank; it was too difficult with our arms constantly bumping into each other and crossing.

Thats what they make highways for

05-17-2010, 12:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
KptKIDLAT Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 60 Drives: 370Z , Sorento 4X4 Rep Power: 16	You Gotta get a manual transmission, I just bought my 370z a week ago w/ manual trans and I'm loving it, the last time I drove a manual was 18 years ago w/ my '77 datsun 280z by the way, first time I learn to drive was in a stick shift car so it kinda stick that knowledge to me all this years . Last edited by KptKIDLAT; 05-17-2010 at 12:34 PM.

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