Automatic 2-1 rough downshifting

wstar · 04-14-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Amon

I have the 7AT as well, and I dont seem to have this issue. Are you letting the car downshift itself, or are you downshifting?

He's talking about when you leave the shifter flipped to the left in "Manual" mode and come down to a stop very slowly, like at a traffic light. You start in a higher gear, and the car downshifts for you (very late, and very jerky by the time it gets down to the 2-1 shift). It's pretty noticeable.

Amon · 04-14-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

He's talking about when you leave the shifter flipped to the left in "Manual" mode and come down to a stop very slowly, like at a traffic light. You start in a higher gear, and the car downshifts for you (very late, and very jerky by the time it gets down to the 2-1 shift). It's pretty noticeable.

Hrm, I hadn't noticed that, but I have a habit of just putting it back over into D when coming to a stop. I'll try it out on lunch!

marcussoori · 04-14-2009, 04:36 PM

You can shift into neutral in manual mode with the double paddle pull? Wow! Can anyone confirm this?

Oh wait, I have an auto. I'll check it out tonight...can't wait!

New license plate idea: MY F355

spearfish25 · 04-14-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by marcussoori

New license plate idea: MY F355

I just drove home and had an F355 in front of me. It was driven by a woman and I sucked her doors off as I passed her getting onto the highway

marcussoori · 04-14-2009, 07:22 PM

I just checked, and there is no way to shift into neutral when in manual mode on the 370Z auto transmission.

If I am incorrect, please let me know...

As for the F355, I know it's almost behind the times performance-wise (and definitely in reliability and maintenance), but it's about the looks, sound, and history of the marque and car for me...

wstar · 04-14-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by marcussoori

You can shift into neutral in manual mode with the double paddle pull? Wow! Can anyone confirm this?

No, you can't. I really wish there was an easier way to access neutral in the 7AT while in M-mode, but there isn't. When I referenced shifting to neutral earlier, that means pushing the shift lever to the right (back into D), and then forward a notch into N.

spearfish25 · 04-14-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

No, you can't. I really wish there was an easier way to access neutral in the 7AT while in M-mode, but there isn't. When I referenced shifting to neutral earlier, that means pushing the shift lever to the right (back into D), and then forward a notch into N.

The high-end sportscars allow the double-pull neutral. Last time I saw it in person was an Astin Martin Vanquish.

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04-14-2009, 04:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
marcussoori Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 468 Drives: 09 370Z Red AT Sport Rep Power: 18	You can shift into neutral in manual mode with the double paddle pull? Wow! Can anyone confirm this? Oh wait, I have an auto. I'll check it out tonight...can't wait! New license plate idea: MY F355

04-14-2009, 07:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
marcussoori Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 468 Drives: 09 370Z Red AT Sport Rep Power: 18	I just checked, and there is no way to shift into neutral when in manual mode on the 370Z auto transmission. If I am incorrect, please let me know... As for the F355, I know it's almost behind the times performance-wise (and definitely in reliability and maintenance), but it's about the looks, sound, and history of the marque and car for me...