370z - Paddle shifters???

drentooth · 02-23-2018, 02:58 PM

I have '09 370z (7AT). I had the car for more than a year now. Really wanted to get the manual and learn how to drive the stick if it's not because of a good deal the time I got the car. I've been wanting to try the paddle shifters but I never driven a stick/manual car. I kinda have an idea on how manual car works but I'm little scared that I might messed up the transmission if I don't downshift or upshift to the right gear??
Does the car will automatically do the shift for you if you're not at the right gear?? Do you have to leave your feet off the gas when shifting like the manual? I'm still a newbie on this car wanted to try the paddle shifters to add more fun while driving

jchammond · 02-23-2018, 03:14 PM

Really; a whole year & never bounced off the rev limiter?
I know you can’t up shift too soon- & I don’t think it will let you down shift & put rpm’s above 7600.... but I had often bounced mine off the limiter/ especially when tires would break loose.

yingiee · 02-23-2018, 04:01 PM

Up shift is only possible after 2000-2500rpm. If you try to up shift under 2k, it will make a noise letting you know you can't up shift yet.

Down shift is exactly what jchammond said, it will rev your rpm high.

If you are not trying to cut lanes and zoom off, you don't really need to worry about down shifting because the car will automatically drop gears if you are slowing down.

cv129 · 02-23-2018, 04:06 PM

Not trying to be funny... I think you can use some practice in video game first, like Forza or Gran Turismo. You can explore and not get in trouble (with the law or your car).

Firebase99 · 02-23-2018, 06:36 PM

You bet. To get the bestest 1/4 mile times try starting off slow, like 45mph-ish and suddenly drop it in reverse then upshift with the left toggle switch. This resets the ECU on the flux capacitor.

jchammond · 02-23-2018, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebase99

You bet. To get the bestest 1/4 mile times try starting off slow, like 45mph-ish and suddenly drop it in reverse then upshift with the left toggle switch. This resets the ECU on the flux capacitor.

Ughhhh.....may not want to try this one first; must be extremely skilled!

Buzzkill247 · 02-23-2018, 07:23 PM

ECU will auto downshift for you as you slow down
YOU must upshift as it will not in manual mode
ECU prevents you from upshifting too soon, and downshifting too late - rev protection on both sides.
ECU also has a 1sec delay built in on shifts - unless you have had to a tuner and had that removed

Can't really mess it up to be honest, and if you do, slap back in auto *shrug*

Frankly, if you can already manual run a 7AT at the stick, paddles is no different . Just takes place of the stick is all, but can still use either

02-23-2018, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
drentooth Base Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 25 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	370z - Paddle shifters??? I have '09 370z (7AT). I had the car for more than a year now. Really wanted to get the manual and learn how to drive the stick if it's not because of a good deal the time I got the car. I've been wanting to try the paddle shifters but I never driven a stick/manual car. I kinda have an idea on how manual car works but I'm little scared that I might messed up the transmission if I don't downshift or upshift to the right gear?? Does the car will automatically do the shift for you if you're not at the right gear?? Do you have to leave your feet off the gas when shifting like the manual? I'm still a newbie on this car wanted to try the paddle shifters to add more fun while driving

02-23-2018, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 57 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684394	Really; a whole year & never bounced off the rev limiter? I know you can’t up shift too soon- & I don’t think it will let you down shift & put rpm’s above 7600.... but I had often bounced mine off the limiter/ especially when tires would break loose. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-23-2018, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Not trying to be funny... I think you can use some practice in video game first, like Forza or Gran Turismo. You can explore and not get in trouble (with the law or your car). __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

02-23-2018, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14033	You bet. To get the bestest 1/4 mile times try starting off slow, like 45mph-ish and suddenly drop it in reverse then upshift with the left toggle switch. This resets the ECU on the flux capacitor. __________________ '14 3.8 Genesis Coupe, '13 Volvo S60, '04 Honda Accord, '13 370Z-sold, '05 350Z Touring-sold, '92 300Z Twin Turbo-sold, '82 280ZX-gone, '79 260Z-gone

02-23-2018, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Buzzkill247 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FL Age: 49 Posts: 91 Drives: 16 370z KAD GunM 7AT Rep Power: 663	ECU will auto downshift for you as you slow down YOU must upshift as it will not in manual mode ECU prevents you from upshifting too soon, and downshifting too late - rev protection on both sides. ECU also has a 1sec delay built in on shifts - unless you have had to a tuner and had that removed Can't really mess it up to be honest, and if you do, slap back in auto shrug Frankly, if you can already manual run a 7AT at the stick, paddles is no different . Just takes place of the stick is all, but can still use either jchammond likes this.

02-23-2018, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
yingiee Base Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NY Posts: 55 Drives: 2016 Sport Tech Rep Power: 7	Up shift is only possible after 2000-2500rpm. If you try to up shift under 2k, it will make a noise letting you know you can't up shift yet. Down shift is exactly what jchammond said, it will rev your rpm high. If you are not trying to cut lanes and zoom off, you don't really need to worry about down shifting because the car will automatically drop gears if you are slowing down.

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