Does anyone regret their transmission decision?

mspeasl · 03-02-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labk888

So you've had your Z for a while....

Does anyone regret their transmission decision after having had their 370z for a while? Basically, what I am asking is does anyone regret getting an Automatic transmission over the Manual Transmission? Or Vice Versa? If so, why?

REASON:
I have been a stick man all of my life and I'm 67. I know that several prefer the auto and there's nothing wrong with that. It's just I feel that the stick is much more fun for me..............

StLRedrider · 03-02-2010, 04:57 PM

hell n0

PapoZalsa · 03-02-2010, 05:50 PM

If you want a Sport Car then MT, if you want a luxury one go AT!

labk888 · 03-02-2010, 10:08 PM

Thanks for all of the great responses! I really appreciate all of your help. I think my current plan will be to try to find a manual with the options I want. If my time runs out and I can't find one, then I'll just go for the AT.

Red370 · 03-02-2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labk888

Thanks for all of the great responses! I really appreciate all of your help. I think my current plan will be to try to find a manual with the options I want. If my time runs out and I can't find one, then I'll just go for the AT.

You wont be disappointed sir, good things come to those who wait!

travisjb · 03-02-2010, 10:18 PM

manual sport... love it and will be even better with urethane bushings to stiffen things up a bit... having the SRM is a great option even for a track car like mine

now if it came with optional sequential race trans that would be have been even better for me

hey, isn't that kyle@stillen's avatar ???

Auston · 03-02-2010, 11:01 PM

Everyone says the automatics are faster, but the only article I've seen claim that is
Car & Driver here. I'm not too convinced by just seeing one article on the subject.
Does anyone have other articles to post claiming the automatic is faster, or is it just
track times posted by forum members (etc.)?

travisjb · 03-02-2010, 11:48 PM

not sure which direction but the difference is going to be negligible... pick the one you enjoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auston

Everyone says the automatics are faster, but the only article I've seen claim that is
Car & Driver here. I'm not too convinced by just seeing one article on the subject.
Does anyone have other articles to post claiming the automatic is faster, or is it just
track times posted by forum members (etc.)?

rsximus · 03-03-2010, 01:54 AM

If the 7AT in the 370Z was a dual clutch design like the GT-R, then yes I would have considered it. In the end it still uses a torque converter and there is still lag when queuing an upshift or downshift.

I came from a steptronic 6AT 335i, considered one of the best conventional automatic transmissions in a production car. Shift speed is 2nd only to the IS-F. I still missed the instant response and total control of a manual, thats why when I got my 370Z it was a no brainer for me. Absolutely LOVE the feel of the manual in this car.

Jeffblue · 03-02-2010, 11:10 PM

I still dont understand why you don't just decide on which one you want and get that. If its not available order it. you should get what you want

travisjb · 03-03-2010, 09:27 AM

my wife has an is-f and the trannie is pure magic... 8 gears and the gear change is phen fast considering it is a more traditional design

Robert_Nash · 03-03-2010, 10:27 AM

I had a 7AT in my '09 Coupe and went with it again in my '10 Roadster...manuals are "fun" but I have to say that this auto with the paddle shifters is about the best of both worlds as far as I'm concerned...when I want to be lazy and let the car do the work I can and when I want to really participate...straighten some curves, the paddle shifters and/or the gear shift let me do that to my heart's content.

So no...I don't regret my transmission decision!

Zsteve · 03-03-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert_Nash

I had a 7AT in my '09 Coupe and went with it again in my '10 Roadster...manuals are "fun" but I have to say that this auto with the paddle shifters is about the best of both worlds as far as I'm concerned...when I want to be lazy and let the car do the work I can and when I want to really participate...straighten some curves, the paddle shifters and/or the gear shift let me do that to my heart's content.

So no...I don't regret my transmission decision!

I love em too, just wish they had the dual clutch for really quick shifts.

Zxces50 · 03-03-2010, 11:35 AM

I have 7AT for a year now- no regrets. Is my daily driver and lot o traffic so good for me but can still have some fun on open road and twisty. Agree with all above it is what ever you like but 7AT is a very good alternative

kevin1985912 · 03-03-2010, 03:53 PM

Good thing with stick shift is that people can't drive stick can't drive your car~~~and less chance of falling asleep while driving. also can rev my engine and hear my exhaust at a stop light without going to nutural, jk. ( like a ricer). I would be happy with either transmission, as long is a z.

03-02-2010, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 62	hell n0 __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

03-02-2010, 05:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4501	If you want a Sport Car then MT, if you want a luxury one go AT! __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

03-02-2010, 10:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	manual sport... love it and will be even better with urethane bushings to stiffen things up a bit... having the SRM is a great option even for a track car like mine now if it came with optional sequential race trans that would be have been even better for me hey, isn't that kyle@stillen's avatar ??? __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-02-2010, 11:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 18	Everyone says the automatics are faster, but the only article I've seen claim that is Car & Driver here. I'm not too convinced by just seeing one article on the subject. Does anyone have other articles to post claiming the automatic is faster, or is it just track times posted by forum members (etc.)? Last edited by Auston; 03-02-2010 at 11:03 PM.

03-03-2010, 09:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	my wife has an is-f and the trannie is pure magic... 8 gears and the gear change is phen fast considering it is a more traditional design __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

03-02-2010, 10:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
labk888 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 233 Drives: '10 370Z PW 6MT T&S Rep Power: 534	Thanks for all of the great responses! I really appreciate all of your help. I think my current plan will be to try to find a manual with the options I want. If my time runs out and I can't find one, then I'll just go for the AT.

03-03-2010, 01:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
rsximus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxnard Posts: 37 Drives: 2007 335i, 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	If the 7AT in the 370Z was a dual clutch design like the GT-R, then yes I would have considered it. In the end it still uses a torque converter and there is still lag when queuing an upshift or downshift. I came from a steptronic 6AT 335i, considered one of the best conventional automatic transmissions in a production car. Shift speed is 2nd only to the IS-F. I still missed the instant response and total control of a manual, thats why when I got my 370Z it was a no brainer for me. Absolutely LOVE the feel of the manual in this car.

03-02-2010, 11:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 38 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 39	I still dont understand why you don't just decide on which one you want and get that. If its not available order it. you should get what you want

03-03-2010, 10:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 19	I had a 7AT in my '09 Coupe and went with it again in my '10 Roadster...manuals are "fun" but I have to say that this auto with the paddle shifters is about the best of both worlds as far as I'm concerned...when I want to be lazy and let the car do the work I can and when I want to really participate...straighten some curves, the paddle shifters and/or the gear shift let me do that to my heart's content. So no...I don't regret my transmission decision! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

03-03-2010, 11:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Zxces50 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 208 Drives: 15 C7 Stingray Z51 Rep Power: 18	I have 7AT for a year now- no regrets. Is my daily driver and lot o traffic so good for me but can still have some fun on open road and twisty. Agree with all above it is what ever you like but 7AT is a very good alternative

03-03-2010, 03:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
kevin1985912 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Age: 40 Posts: 285 Drives: 370zMT touring sport Rep Power: 17	Good thing with stick shift is that people can't drive stick can't drive your car~~~and less chance of falling asleep while driving. also can rev my engine and hear my exhaust at a stop light without going to nutural, jk. ( like a ricer). I would be happy with either transmission, as long is a z.

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