6M/T vs. 7A/T race with consumer advice

Vegitto-kun · 02-20-2011, 12:19 PM

You drove the zonda F?

lucky. the zonda cars are pretty much my favorite cars out there.

I would give my left leg if it would mean I could drive any zonda.

Nitrouz · 02-20-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

You drove the zonda F?

lucky. the zonda cars are pretty much my favorite cars out there.

I would give my left leg if it would mean I could drive any zonda.

But if you give your left leg you'd have to drive a AT Zonda......which is slow, sluggish, detached, etc..... I kid I kid!!

USMCASA · 02-20-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by odie99

Nope, Red. Cops said so.

Also, in the interest of Manual vs Auto: I will take an E-gear Gallardo or Murcielago over the Manual counterpart any day of the week. I am a firm believer of Sports Car = MT. However, the Italians with their silly gated shifter can make even me wish for the E-gear.

not according to these guys

Vegitto-kun · 02-20-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrouz

But if you give your left leg you'd have to drive a AT Zonda......which is slow, sluggish, detached, etc..... I kid I kid!!

I laughed my *** off

I only saw a zonda irl during the top gear live show in the netherlands.

and I jizzed in my pants

mick · 02-20-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCASA

not according to these guys

a car is only as fast as the driver who drives it

USMCASA · 02-20-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

a car is only as fast as the driver who drives it

they wrote me a ticket for "driving crazy" just a warning though

Nitrouz · 02-20-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

a car is only as fast as the driver who drives it

I agree with both you and USMCASA.

<--- This driver is yellow.

NYBladeZ · 02-20-2011, 12:37 PM

Not another MT v. AT argument

christian370z · 02-20-2011, 12:40 PM

I will admit the 7A/T in the 370z is very good, but I will never buy another automatic car again. I will be getting a short shifter for the Z this year I think, it will definitely help the somewhat rubbery and imprecise shifting of the 6MT.

I love feeling that I am getting the most power to the ground in the most direct manner possible, along with the fact that the 6MT can handle much more power reliably and is not as prone to overheating in spirited/track conditions.

NYBladeZ · 02-20-2011, 12:42 PM

The only thing that worries me about short shifters is that it could actually really screw up the transmission. I'll never forget that when I installed a Pro 5.0 shifter on my 2004 Mustang GT, which was done professionally, I was told after the tranny went that short shifters screw up tranny over time.

SophiaZ · 02-20-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

D Then if you have an Auto and you put an exhaust on it, eww I hate that sound inbetween gear changes.

What?!? I have the auto and with the F.I. exhaust..I love the way it roars when I downshift with the paddles

I can't compare it to the manual, but it can't sound that much different, can it?

Lug · 02-20-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

Oh boy another MT vs AT thread!

I'll guess I'll stir the pot a bit and put in my 2 cents.

6MT 370Z = more fun, takes more skill to drive fast
7AT 370Z = seems to be quicker with the average driver

IIRC, #1, #3, #4, #8 spots are 6MT.

Nissan 370Z 1/4 Mile Drag Racing Timeslips - DragTimes.com

A better compare is to check the "stock" button.

1/4 Mile Drag Racing Times - DragTimes.com

02-20-2011, 12:37 PM	#53 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Not another MT v. AT argument __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

02-20-2011, 12:40 PM	#54 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I will admit the 7A/T in the 370z is very good, but I will never buy another automatic car again. I will be getting a short shifter for the Z this year I think, it will definitely help the somewhat rubbery and imprecise shifting of the 6MT. I love feeling that I am getting the most power to the ground in the most direct manner possible, along with the fact that the 6MT can handle much more power reliably and is not as prone to overheating in spirited/track conditions. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

02-20-2011, 12:42 PM	#55 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	The only thing that worries me about short shifters is that it could actually really screw up the transmission. I'll never forget that when I installed a Pro 5.0 shifter on my 2004 Mustang GT, which was done professionally, I was told after the tranny went that short shifters screw up tranny over time. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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02-20-2011, 12:19 PM	#46 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	You drove the zonda F? lucky. the zonda cars are pretty much my favorite cars out there. I would give my left leg if it would mean I could drive any zonda.