Auto downshifting. WTF?!

AK370Z · 11-14-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBullet

By auto down-shifting, do you mean the rev-matching system? If so, what would be the disadvantage besides losing this human control to computer control? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the G37 is the only car out right now that has that feature. Any feedback from that car? I would see this as an advantage since the reputation of a weak syncro and tranny from Nissan (hint hint....GT-R).

The G37 doesn't have that feature. You are confusing yourself with automatic Sport mode with up shift and down shift. I am going to sort this out right now.

G37

Automatic = You can use the sport mode and use + or - to upshift or down shift.
Manual: Traditional 6 speed.

Nissan GTR

It comes with it's one of a kind $20,000 price tag twin clutch transmission. 370Z is NOT getting this transmission.

Nissan 370Z

Automatic: 7 speed automatic just like G37. It comes with optional paddle shifters. You can upshift and down shift with thumb controlled + or - button.

Manual: World's First Rev Matching Downshifting tranny. The car WILL NOT down shift for you. All this tranny will do is rev match to perfect RPMs as you down shift. Lets say you're driving 6th gear but you want to go to 5th. All you have to do is clutch in > shift to 5th and clutch out. The car will rev match to the right RPMs as you let of your clutch. This should be very interesting. I'm not totally sure if the rev matching occurs right after down shifting to 5th or right after clutch disengage. You gotta wait 5 more days for that info.

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Originally Posted by jaesung83

how is that possiable? The car can't auto downshift for u on a manual trasmission car. What's the point getting a manual if the car gonna do all the fun work for u? But if this is true ur telling me in a manual trans (not touching the shifter) u will see the shifter automatically downshift for u? Haha I dunno this makes sense in an automatic not in a manual.

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