Mystery "Possibley" Solved - Major 0-60 Time Variations

Lug · 01-10-2010, 11:10 PM

I have seen exactly 2 different magazine articles that have timed 370Z with the 7AT. All the other figures you vaguely quote as being "such large variations" are from the manual car as stated above. The 7AT has achieved the fastest 0-60 and 1/4 mile time I've seen (i'm interested because that is the only one my wife will want). Here is the article.
2009 Nissan 370Z Automatic - Short Take Road Test - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver The same magazine has tested several manuals as well so I assume they have a decent baseline and familiarity with the car. Also as stated above, using the manual shift mode shifts the car as fast as possible so the "adaptive" part is moot. Almost all automatic transmission equiped cars do adaptive learning anyway, so this isn't something the car review industry is unaware of. My 06 350Z certainly does it as well.

my2004Z · 01-11-2010, 07:17 AM

An a**, a tool, and a magazine racer. Keep them coming boys and girls. Predictable...

Lug · 01-11-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by my2004Z

An a**, a tool, and a magazine racer. Keep them coming boys and girls. Predictable...

Isn't your initial argument based in large part on the magazines you now disparage? Let me quote you. You said "I am convinced that the reason for such large variations in 0-60 and 1/4 mile times for magazines, car shows, and racers/drivers is the adaptive shift control on the 370Z". Now unless you are actually sitting around at mythical 370Z races or watching 0-60 runs at car shows, I have to assume your info comes mainly from press releases/magazines. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

01-10-2010, 11:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 21	I have seen exactly 2 different magazine articles that have timed 370Z with the 7AT. All the other figures you vaguely quote as being "such large variations" are from the manual car as stated above. The 7AT has achieved the fastest 0-60 and 1/4 mile time I've seen (i'm interested because that is the only one my wife will want). Here is the article. 2009 Nissan 370Z Automatic - Short Take Road Test - Auto Reviews - Car and Driver The same magazine has tested several manuals as well so I assume they have a decent baseline and familiarity with the car. Also as stated above, using the manual shift mode shifts the car as fast as possible so the "adaptive" part is moot. Almost all automatic transmission equiped cars do adaptive learning anyway, so this isn't something the car review industry is unaware of. My 06 350Z certainly does it as well. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

01-11-2010, 07:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 39	An a**, a tool, and a magazine racer. Keep them coming boys and girls. Predictable...