370Z's AT vs DCTs

nis350 · 07-08-2016, 06:17 PM

I doubt that any slush boxes come anywhere close to the DCT or PDK in term of performance.

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Originally Posted by cv129

I have a 7at G37s. I have a VW TDI with DSG. I've ridden in BMW DCT M5 and M3.

IMHO, our 7at is feels ancient, same for the slush box in the previous gen CTS-V. Up shift is decent when being pushed in mid range, but downshift is too slow, and shifting response in general is much slower overall. Under normal driving, it's too laggy and too much hesitation compared to the current offerings. I test drove a 2013 7at 370z and it was a hair bit better, but still no bueno for me. No offense to 7at guys out there, I just feel our 7at shift response is a sour spot compared to DSG and DCT's instantaneous and seemless shifts.

Chan Chee Hoe · 07-09-2016, 12:14 AM

But our Auto less problems,DCT may be more problematic...anyway our 7sp Auto,torque convertor already got "Locked-up" @ low rpm...so quite good in power transmission.

b15 · 07-09-2016, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

I doubt that any slush boxes come anywhere close to the DCT or PDK in term of performance.

Jag F-Type and C7 vette come close. Even the new Camaro in performance shift mode bangs the gears pretty hard for an AT.

The Zs AT was great for its time, but like the rest of car, has remained unchanged for the last 7yrs so if course it feels laggy compared to current offerings.

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07-09-2016, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 19	But our Auto less problems,DCT may be more problematic...anyway our 7sp Auto,torque convertor already got "Locked-up" @ low rpm...so quite good in power transmission.