370Z Paddle Shifters vs G37S Sport Coupe Paddle Shifters

hey32g · 01-31-2010, 08:40 PM

Is there any difference in how well these two transmissions work? I've driven the 370Z w/ the paddle shifters and loved it, but I need a back seat. Do the G37's paddles work as well?

fairladyZ34 · 01-31-2010, 08:44 PM

im pretty sure they would. same company. same transmission parts. in a cost perspective from nissans view it wouldnt make much sense not to use the same trannsmission, especially since they already share the same engine

frost · 01-31-2010, 08:55 PM

There was a guy in a previous thread who said he had driven both, and that the Zs shifted more aggressively. Not sure I believe that, but he said it was true.

hey32g · 01-31-2010, 09:11 PM

And is it true that you have to get an '09 G37 to get the comparable transmission?

marcussoori · 01-31-2010, 09:16 PM

To the OP's first question, I have driven both as well, and the G37 shifting is not as aggressive or fun as the 370Z (in addition to this, the G37 is nowhere near as fast as the 370Z). Interestingly, those cars and the GT-R seem to share the same actual shifter paddles. Sorry for the bad news...

fairladyZ34 · 01-31-2010, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hey32g

And is it true that you have to get an '09 G37 to get the comparable transmission?

i think originally when the G37 debuted i had the 5AT or 6MT. now its the 7AT or 6MT

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-02-2010, 11:30 AM

Same engine... same transmission. Different exhaust, different ecu mapping.

Red370 · 02-02-2010, 11:52 AM

Best of both worlds, get the 6MT G37, if you dont know how to drive a standard, buy it and practice for a week or two, its pretty easy to learn.

KillerBee370 · 02-02-2010, 01:21 PM

Well at least the gas pedal won't kill you..

Chris`I · 02-05-2010, 08:36 AM

Having driven both in the UK, I can say that the G37S is a bit more sluggish in the shifts than the 370z and feels a bit slower overall. Saying that if you need back seats, its a great option to get near 370z power and handling but keeping the seats

08g37 · 02-05-2010, 07:33 PM

if you get a 2009 or up g37 with obviously the 7AT it shifts exactly the same as the 370z in 500 milliseconds anyone who says otherwise clearly don't know what there talking about. the 2008 5At is definitely a bit slower

Montez · 02-06-2010, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08g37

if you get a 2009 or up g37 with obviously the 7AT it shifts exactly the same as the 370z in 500 milliseconds anyone who says otherwise clearly don't know what there talking about. the 2008 5At is definitely a bit slower

Very true, the 09 G coupe I tested shifts just like my Z. I can tell that there is a few hundred pounds difference but as far as shifting no difference.

TheWeatherman · 02-06-2010, 05:25 PM

My FX35 with the 7-speed and paddles is identical to the Z. I just have a little less power with the 3.5. The new models should have the reprogrammed TCU. It works a little better, but don't expect the smoothest transmission ever. It's quirky, but does it's job quite well. Even my FX tank gets moving in a hurry with the 7 gears. The only thing is, the computer shuts you out a little more than manually shifting the old 5-speed auto. The lockup torque converter locks much earlier than any of the previous models. I really like that. You can feel it lock right in. (Of course, not when it's cold.) The best on the market that isn't a sequential is still the ZF 6-speed full auto, but the Nissan 7-speed is pretty nice. It does it's job well.

01-31-2010, 08:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
hey32g Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 278 Drives: ‘14 370Z, Black, 7AT Rep Power: 6726	370Z Paddle Shifters vs G37S Sport Coupe Paddle Shifters Is there any difference in how well these two transmissions work? I've driven the 370Z w/ the paddle shifters and loved it, but I need a back seat. Do the G37's paddles work as well?

01-31-2010, 09:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
marcussoori Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 468 Drives: 09 370Z Red AT Sport Rep Power: 16	To the OP's first question, I have driven both as well, and the G37 shifting is not as aggressive or fun as the 370Z (in addition to this, the G37 is nowhere near as fast as the 370Z). Interestingly, those cars and the GT-R seem to share the same actual shifter paddles. Sorry for the bad news... __________________ Stillen CBE & G3 LTIs, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, H&R 15/20mm spacers, CiNcity headlights, yellow OEM strut brace, Password: JDM CF engine bay parts, EVO-R CF front bumper parts, CF "Z" badge, VIS CF hood, Fujimura CF "diffuser", Show-N-Go plate frame, Katzkin red interior, interior CF, Pioneer BT-90 full system, Viper SmartStart

02-02-2010, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
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02-05-2010, 08:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chris`I Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Posts: 65 Drives: 10 370Z 40th 7AT Rep Power: 15	Having driven both in the UK, I can say that the G37S is a bit more sluggish in the shifts than the 370z and feels a bit slower overall. Saying that if you need back seats, its a great option to get near 370z power and handling but keeping the seats __________________ 370z Quartz Black Edition / 40th Anni 7AT (95 / 370) In the UK? Check out the UKs best 350z/370z specific club www.350z-uk.com / www.370z-uk.net

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fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 18	im pretty sure they would. same company. same transmission parts. in a cost perspective from nissans view it wouldnt make much sense not to use the same trannsmission, especially since they already share the same engine

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08g37 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: new york Posts: 12 Drives: 08 infiniti g37s Rep Power: 15	if you get a 2009 or up g37 with obviously the 7AT it shifts exactly the same as the 370z in 500 milliseconds anyone who says otherwise clearly don't know what there talking about. the 2008 5At is definitely a bit slower

02-06-2010, 05:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
TheWeatherman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 265 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MTw/Sport Rep Power: 16	My FX35 with the 7-speed and paddles is identical to the Z. I just have a little less power with the 3.5. The new models should have the reprogrammed TCU. It works a little better, but don't expect the smoothest transmission ever. It's quirky, but does it's job quite well. Even my FX tank gets moving in a hurry with the 7 gears. The only thing is, the computer shuts you out a little more than manually shifting the old 5-speed auto. The lockup torque converter locks much earlier than any of the previous models. I really like that. You can feel it lock right in. (Of course, not when it's cold.) The best on the market that isn't a sequential is still the ZF 6-speed full auto, but the Nissan 7-speed is pretty nice. It does it's job well.