SRM: Nissan's View, Failure to Change the Industry

TreeSemdyZee · 05-22-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

SRM has be available for about a year and everyone said it came out of the blue. I think design windows are a bit longer than that for cars so it would be unlikely to see anyone else with it for a bit longer.

+1
Twin clutches, etc. were out for quite awhile before everyone jumped on the bandwagon.
I love mine (SRM). Actually makes me "feel" like I know how to drive.

LMBmikeZ · 11-30-2013, 08:13 PM

sorry to revive the dead as I was searching on the SRM topic after reading posts/comments in other threads……

anyway pretty funny how now the new C7 vette is using SRM technology

Nissanboy · 11-30-2013, 08:49 PM

New 911 Porsches (991) with the 7-speed manual also has SRM

kenchan · 11-30-2013, 08:57 PM

so many sucky MT drivers can drive like the rest of us!

DEpointfive0 · 11-30-2013, 09:00 PM

You know why it's not catching on, because manual is a dying breed

sparky · 11-30-2013, 09:59 PM

I see the benefit in the auto as it makes downshifts seamless and must be easier on the tranny. If I had the MT I would turn it off too. Maybe slower shifting but I would prefer the heel toe.

Firebase99 · 11-30-2013, 10:21 PM

The PDK's and DCM's are so efficient, no matter how well you can manually row those gears, you will NEVER get a better lap time than these new auto's. I track at Sebring, GT3's, BMW, etc. Yep, they are faster than me (assuming they have experience), ALL of them, not most, ALL say its unfortunate, the death of the manual. Yes, its quicker, your lap time gets better, etc. However, 99% of these cars NEVER see a track day so auto is it. Not as much fun, but faster.

iErick1284 · 12-01-2013, 12:28 AM

The C7 has that feature as well

LMBmikeZ · 12-01-2013, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iErick1284

The C7 has that feature as well

funny that's exactly what I said to resurrect this dead thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

sorry to revive the dead as I was searching on the SRM topic after reading posts/comments in other threads……

anyway pretty funny how now the new C7 vette is using SRM technology

Mt Tam I am · 12-01-2013, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You know why it's not catching on, because manual is a dying breed

While true, and I am part of that breed, I'm not dead yet.

The C7 is a temptress.

Red__Zed · 12-01-2013, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You know why it's not catching on, because manual is a dying breed

That may be part of it, but it's not like SRM is something the world is clamoring for.

Cell · 12-01-2013, 10:07 AM

NVM... can delete post.

DEpointfive0 · 12-01-2013, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

That may be part of it, but it's not like SRM is something the world is clamoring for.

Well, I agree that the world doesn't know it's there because Nissan sucks at press releases, and the world doesn't care because manuals are dying off

onzedge · 12-01-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

While true, and I am part of that breed, I'm not dead yet.

The C7 is a temptress.

DLSTR · 12-01-2013, 11:59 AM

Love the feature and makes our cars unique!!

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Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14033	The PDK's and DCM's are so efficient, no matter how well you can manually row those gears, you will NEVER get a better lap time than these new auto's. I track at Sebring, GT3's, BMW, etc. Yep, they are faster than me (assuming they have experience), ALL of them, not most, ALL say its unfortunate, the death of the manual. Yes, its quicker, your lap time gets better, etc. However, 99% of these cars NEVER see a track day so auto is it. Not as much fun, but faster.

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iErick1284 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 54 Drives: 09 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 12	The C7 has that feature as well

12-01-2013, 10:07 AM	#42 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	NVM... can delete post.

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