Forum newbie - looking for advice between MT and AT

[EgoTrip]

Originally Posted by blackflag

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

Doesn't Ferrari pretty much blur that idea?

[blackflag]

Originally Posted by EgoTrip

Doesn't Ferrari pretty much blur that idea?

Much to my chagrin.

[rsximus]

Originally Posted by EgoTrip

Doesn't Ferrari pretty much blur that idea?

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.

[JACKPAC]

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]

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]

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 .