Really dumb 7AT question, is there a sport mode?

b15

Didn't realize the Z 7AT didn't have a Ds mode like the G. I had a G37 rental and the only thing it seemed to do was was delay the shift points so the engine stayed in each gear longer/revved higher. Seemed useless to me. Just use the paddles

370bluez

What else should it do? The shifts are already firm and farting unicorns out of the exhaust isn't an option.

b15

It's useless because it feels confused. You let off the gas and it hangs there, then decides 'Oh he's off the gas now, let's upshift'. Then you hit the gas and it has to think about it again. So basically it's D mode, with delayed shifts. Useless. What do you think a 'sport' mode would do?

Yes, farting unicorns out of the exhaust would be more useful.

370bluez

You paid for the auto to shift gears faster than you can. Not the other way around. If you have to shift it constantly yourself why not get a manual?

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FPenvy

.........that's your argument? im lost at this point.

I don't think you full grasp the concept and reason of the 7AT transmission paired with paddles and slap stick on the console.

I want to shift and control my gear selection but I rather do it through a better, faster, better tech option.

I make every single shift in my AT up and down (aside from 2-1 that's terrible for it) and I DD the car.

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SouthArk370Z

Everybody has a different style of driving. Some prefer a manual, some an auto, some like to shift an auto manually.

When I had my 7AT Z it spent most of it time in auto. But it was fun to drop into manual mode and swat the stick (or flick the paddles). Could I shift better than the TCM? Hell no! But I didn't care - I was having fun.

If you don't like the 7AT, maybe a Z is not the car for you.

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jchammond

Well; beautiful weather makes more power & welcome back traction issues.....lol.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1442391847.363675.jpg


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JARblue

OP,

Stop looking for a bull$hit S mode that isn't going to do anything noticeably different. The Z D mode > any sedan/coupe (NON-sports car) S mode. Go drive a TDI or G37 if you want S mode. It's just marketing bs. Of course there are differences, but don't think a G37 in S mode is going to shift better or faster than the Z in D mode.

The Z D mode learns how you are driving and adjusts to compensate. If you want it to shift harder, then you have to drive it harder. I believe there are some tuning options for the 7AT as well.

The 7AT on the 370Z is a pretty phenomenal transmission, especially considering it's age (FP, don't you dare quote this in the Auto vs Manual thread ). And I drive the 6MT. I agree with SouthArk in that if you don't like it, you should probably look at a different vehicle

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rooftop

OP wants the D

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370bluez

OP wants the S and doesn't want the D (during spirited driving) read the thread.

FPenvy

here, let's just put this in a very simple way so we can stop this.

G needs DS mode because it's not a Z

Z does NOT need DS mode because its not a G

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b15

Even the G guys on the the forums have quarrels about Ds mode due to it's odd behavior. I'd say it's a good thing the Z doesn't have it!

SouthArk370Z

Maybe we need to revive the Comedy Classics thread.

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SouthArk370Z

Then put your toenails in the radiator. The car will go into "S mode" automagically.

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