What are your 7AT experiences?...

Robert_Nash · 01-16-2009, 03:33 PM

Hello folks.

My '04 350Z Touring Coupe was a AT.

My '07 350Z Grand Touring Coupe was a MT

My '08 350Z Grand Touring Roadster was an AT.

and I just (this past Wednesday) took delivery of my '09 370Z Touring Coupe 7AT with the sport package.

I would agree with those who believe a manual transmission is a few ticks faster overall than an automatic and is probably the choice for the most performance minded.

However, I'm very pleased, so far with this 7AT and the paddle shifters...I suspect the paddle shifters will take some getting used to (I've already found out that it's easy to grab something else than that shifters if you aren't careful

) but I'm pleased with my choice.

I autocrossed my '04 and "07 and frankly, I like the AT better for autocrossing...I'm eager to see how this 7AT and the paddle shifters do on the course....I'll let everyone know!

370z · 01-16-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Hello folks.

My '04 350Z Touring Coupe was a AT.

My '07 350Z Grand Touring Coupe was a MT

My '08 350Z Grand Touring Roadster was an AT.

and I just (this past Wednesday) took delivery of my '09 370Z Touring Coupe 7AT with the sport package.

I would agree with those who believe a manual transmission is a few ticks faster overall than an automatic and is probably the choice for the most performance minded.

However, I'm very pleased, so far with this 7AT and the paddle shifters...I suspect the paddle shifters will take some getting used to (I've already found out that it's easy to grab something else than that shifters if you aren't careful

) but I'm pleased with my choice.

I autocrossed my '04 and "07 and frankly, I like the AT better for autocrossing...I'm eager to see how this 7AT and the paddle shifters do on the course....I'll let everyone know!

Wow...you must really love the Fair Lady Z

Endgame · 01-16-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

Hello folks.

My '04 350Z Touring Coupe was a AT.

My '07 350Z Grand Touring Coupe was a MT

My '08 350Z Grand Touring Roadster was an AT.

and I just (this past Wednesday) took delivery of my '09 370Z Touring Coupe 7AT with the sport package.

I would agree with those who believe a manual transmission is a few ticks faster overall than an automatic and is probably the choice for the most performance minded.

However, I'm very pleased, so far with this 7AT and the paddle shifters...I suspect the paddle shifters will take some getting used to (I've already found out that it's easy to grab something else than that shifters if you aren't careful

) but I'm pleased with my choice.

I autocrossed my '04 and "07 and frankly, I like the AT better for autocrossing...I'm eager to see how this 7AT and the paddle shifters do on the course....I'll let everyone know!

Just as the 7AT G37 is quicker than the MT G37, I think the 7AT Z will be quicker than the MT.

Just curious, why do you like the AT for AutoX??

01-16-2009, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 19	Hello folks. My '04 350Z Touring Coupe was a AT. My '07 350Z Grand Touring Coupe was a MT My '08 350Z Grand Touring Roadster was an AT. and I just (this past Wednesday) took delivery of my '09 370Z Touring Coupe 7AT with the sport package. I would agree with those who believe a manual transmission is a few ticks faster overall than an automatic and is probably the choice for the most performance minded. However, I'm very pleased, so far with this 7AT and the paddle shifters...I suspect the paddle shifters will take some getting used to (I've already found out that it's easy to grab something else than that shifters if you aren't careful ) but I'm pleased with my choice. I autocrossed my '04 and "07 and frankly, I like the AT better for autocrossing...I'm eager to see how this 7AT and the paddle shifters do on the course....I'll let everyone know! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -