How do you drive your AT Z

b1adesofcha0s · 04-28-2011, 02:38 PM

I usually drive my 7AT in full auto mode for my normal DD commute. When I want to have some fun, I use the paddle shifters. I definitely would not have gotten my awesome 1/4 mile time with a 6MT, which makes me love the 7AT even more

CWofRR · 04-28-2011, 08:52 PM

he did say he got his for a good deal...

gr8-wrx · 04-28-2011, 09:50 PM

I love having the option for full auto mode in Bay Area traffic. Highway 4 in East CCC is a mess. Switching to manual mode is a great option for when I want more control.

I will have to say that I'm still getting used to the paddles in the sense that I feel like I should be doing something with my left leg when changing gears. But, I only have about 250 miles on my Z so far...

I've had traditional stick cars all my life. Previously had a 5-spd WRX, before that a 5-spd Integra, before that a 5-spd VW, etc...

c41006 · 04-28-2011, 09:51 PM

I would say I drive in auto mode 95% of the time

Dark Sarcasm · 04-28-2011, 10:01 PM

i was pearing into the future and saw the manual transmission becoming an option just before sliding into obscolescence. Automatic trans technology is advancing rapidly, performance and efficiency wise. pretty soon the stick shift will be a thing of the past.

2030: Ford will release a Mustang with a "throwback" trans that requires the driver to manually select the gear ratio postion, much like cars from previous decades.

c41006 · 04-28-2011, 10:28 PM

^^ Will I meet the girl of my dreams?

Dark Sarcasm · 04-28-2011, 10:34 PM

yes, but you never marry. Shortly after you meet she is arrested for assaulting the manager at a Grandys All-You-Can eat buffet after he tries to cut her off. In jail she meets the girl of her dreams.

c41006 · 04-28-2011, 10:36 PM

Just my luck

04-28-2011, 02:38 PM	#31 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	I usually drive my 7AT in full auto mode for my normal DD commute. When I want to have some fun, I use the paddle shifters. I definitely would not have gotten my awesome 1/4 mile time with a 6MT, which makes me love the 7AT even more __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

04-28-2011, 08:52 PM	#32 (permalink)
CWofRR Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 116 Drives: herra slow Rep Power: 15	he did say he got his for a good deal... __________________ IG impwks_wes

04-28-2011, 09:50 PM	#33 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	I love having the option for full auto mode in Bay Area traffic. Highway 4 in East CCC is a mess. Switching to manual mode is a great option for when I want more control. I will have to say that I'm still getting used to the paddles in the sense that I feel like I should be doing something with my left leg when changing gears. But, I only have about 250 miles on my Z so far... I've had traditional stick cars all my life. Previously had a 5-spd WRX, before that a 5-spd Integra, before that a 5-spd VW, etc... __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

04-28-2011, 10:01 PM	#35 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 15	i was pearing into the future and saw the manual transmission becoming an option just before sliding into obscolescence. Automatic trans technology is advancing rapidly, performance and efficiency wise. pretty soon the stick shift will be a thing of the past. 2030: Ford will release a Mustang with a "throwback" trans that requires the driver to manually select the gear ratio postion, much like cars from previous decades. __________________ wax Last edited by Dark Sarcasm; 04-28-2011 at 10:35 PM. Reason: god dam punctuation

04-28-2011, 10:34 PM	#37 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 15	yes, but you never marry. Shortly after you meet she is arrested for assaulting the manager at a Grandys All-You-Can eat buffet after he tries to cut her off. In jail she meets the girl of her dreams. __________________ wax

04-28-2011, 09:51 PM	#34 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 113	I would say I drive in auto mode 95% of the time

04-28-2011, 10:28 PM	#36 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 113	^^ Will I meet the girl of my dreams?

04-28-2011, 10:36 PM	#38 (permalink)
c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 113	Just my luck

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