Does anyone regret their transmission decision?

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

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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.

03-02-2010, 11:01 PM	#1 (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.

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03-03-2010, 01:54 AM	#3 (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.