Question for Auto Guys

kenchan · 06-07-2011, 09:05 AM

i drove my other Fit which is AT to work today. i cant ever see myself enjoying AT other than at night, laid back and just cruise with good music in the background in my area. 90% of the roads here are straight and flat. it would be too much just a transportation device for me.

as mentioned in other threads if there are canyons i would probably get a AT on the Z but will also have a S2K in my arsenal.

11Thumper · 06-07-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

as mentioned in other threads if there are canyons i would probably get a AT on the Z but will also have a S2K in my arsenal.

Makes life more fun that way...

11Thumper · 06-07-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

No, when you get down to a certain rpm (1200 maybe?), it automatically shifts.

I think it's closer to 1,500 rpm, but you may be correct (I haven't paid much attention). I've had the Z in the twisties and it isn't an issue at all. Sure, for everyday city driving it downshifts automatically when you come to a stop but who cares? It's no big deal and doesn't affect the fun factor when you want to add a little spirit to your driving.

If you want full control get the 6MT. I'm sure it's a blast to row through the gears in a 370Z without a computer to help you.

frost · 06-07-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I heard they made a transmission option that let you do that

But seriously, below 1200 is pretty rough. I think you are getting to stall-risk range there.

Well, like I said, I want to shift there as well. So I don't really want it going below that either. But it's not like it's doing the "stall shake" or anything. I just hate that the car and I both shift at the same time, resulting in me being in a gear I wasn't expecting and with higher rpms

frost · 06-07-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

I think it's closer to 1,500 rpm, but you may be correct (I haven't paid much attention).

If you haven't paid much attention and aren't sure, why are you correcting me?

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Sure, for everyday city driving it downshifts automatically when you come to a stop but who cares?

I do, since the point of my post was to say I would use the paddles more if the car didn't shift automatically.

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

If you want full control get the 6MT. I'm sure it's a blast to row through the gears in a 370Z without a computer to help you.

Thanks, I hadn't thought of that.

gnznroses · 06-07-2011, 08:11 PM

I've never used mine. Not once. I keep forgetting to try them lol

b1adesofcha0s · 06-07-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Well, like I said, I want to shift there as well. So I don't really want it going below that either. But it's not like it's doing the "stall shake" or anything. I just hate that the car and I both shift at the same time, resulting in me being in a gear I wasn't expecting and with higher rpms

You need to become one with the 7AT

Drex · 06-07-2011, 08:49 PM

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b1adesofcha0s · 06-07-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Drex

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cptspeed · 06-07-2011, 09:00 PM

Very rarely use it full auto. I used to be annoyed by the accidental double down shifts, but after using it in manual mode so much, it rarely happens.

kdo2milger · 06-07-2011, 09:03 PM

11Thumper · 06-08-2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

If you haven't paid much attention and aren't sure, why are you correcting me?

I do, since the point of my post was to say I would use the paddles more if the car didn't shift automatically.

Thanks, I hadn't thought of that.

Yawn..................................

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06-07-2011, 09:05 AM	#31 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i drove my other Fit which is AT to work today. i cant ever see myself enjoying AT other than at night, laid back and just cruise with good music in the background in my area. 90% of the roads here are straight and flat. it would be too much just a transportation device for me. as mentioned in other threads if there are canyons i would probably get a AT on the Z but will also have a S2K in my arsenal.

06-07-2011, 08:11 PM	#36 (permalink)
gnznroses Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 51 Drives: '11 Sprt/Trng Loaded Rep Power: 14	I've never used mine. Not once. I keep forgetting to try them lol