Downshifting on 7at and not jolting

Amuse370z · 02-21-2012, 09:43 AM

I thought the 7AT doesnt include SRM whether you bought the sports package or not.

Mt Tam I am · 02-21-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

it was just a suggestion.

also SRM on MT isn't all that smooth at lower rpm with light braking. it is only smooth on moderate to aggressive braking/downshifts. so i tap the throttle to help rev match during light braking/downshift. might be the same on AT's.

I'd of suggested the same. Maybe only on sport package does SRM?

Hey maybe it's time for an auto vs manual thread.

flashburn · 02-21-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuda1337

You can't turn off the DRM right? It's always automatically supposed to work?

Right, no way to disable it. It's part of the 7AT, regardless of package. A lot of AT's actually have some form of SRM.

kenchan · 02-21-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I'd of suggested the same. Maybe only on sport package does SRM?

Hey maybe it's time for an auto vs manual thread.

Juruki · 02-21-2012, 10:40 AM

i downshift at the lowest rpm possible and its not jerky. A lot of times if you dont downshift the computer will do it for you and its very smooth

LakeShow · 02-21-2012, 10:42 AM

The 7AT has a strong downshift especially in the lower gears. I rather like it because that's how it's supposed to feel. This is not a luxury car for smooth shifting. If you shift a G37 7AT it feels weak as sh1t

kenchan · 02-21-2012, 10:43 AM

but us MT guys have smooth shifting while you guys are hiccuping at lower speeds? is that ok?

flashburn · 02-21-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

but us MT guys have smooth shifting while you guys are hiccuping at lower speeds? is that ok?

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-21-2012, 11:16 AM

Here's an idea... keep it in D. It won't jolt. Lol. Manual is for sport shifting not smooth shifting... but I do have one question...
Are you shifting from the paddles or from the sttick? The paddles shift way smoother than the stick. Keep the rpm"s below 3000 when downshifting and use the paddles. The Z is not completely smooth when downshifting even at its smoothest point in manual mode.

Cyberium · 02-21-2012, 11:25 AM

Don't even down shift in manual mode... just slow down and let the car downshift for you. That is the smoothest way. If you manually down shift it will jolt.

VCuomo · 02-21-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

The 7AT has a strong downshift especially in the lower gears. I rather like it because that's how it's supposed to feel. This is not a luxury car for smooth shifting. If you shift a G37 7AT it feels weak as sh1t

This is probably the OP's problem. 4th to 3rd isn't much of an issue, depending on what RPM you do the downshift at. 3rd to 2nd - well, let's just say you better not be going very fast or you'll feel it (and it probably isn't very good for the transmission either).

Cuda1337 · 02-21-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

This is probably the OP's problem. 4th to 3rd isn't much of an issue, depending on what RPM you do the downshift at. 3rd to 2nd - well, let's just say you better not be going very fast or you'll feel it (and it probably isn't very good for the transmission either).

Yea I just got back from driving it again and its definitely most prevalent in 3rd to 2nd, but noticeable in 4th to 3rd. Is there any downside to letting the cpu downshift for me? I suppose I could just do that, but figured it'd be better to downshift myself *shrugs*

mantella87 · 02-21-2012, 12:40 PM

It is a transmission that wants you to have fun. This is how it was designed.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-21-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

The 7AT has a strong downshift especially in the lower gears. I rather like it because that's how it's supposed to feel. This is not a luxury car for smooth shifting. If you shift a G37 7AT it feels weak as sh1t

Well said

kenchan · 02-21-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

It is a transmission that wants you to have fun. This is how it was designed.

is that the same philosophy they used for the steering lock?

02-21-2012, 10:40 AM	#20 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	i downshift at the lowest rpm possible and its not jerky. A lot of times if you dont downshift the computer will do it for you and its very smooth __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

02-21-2012, 10:42 AM	#21 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	The 7AT has a strong downshift especially in the lower gears. I rather like it because that's how it's supposed to feel. This is not a luxury car for smooth shifting. If you shift a G37 7AT it feels weak as sh1t __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

02-21-2012, 11:25 AM	#25 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Don't even down shift in manual mode... just slow down and let the car downshift for you. That is the smoothest way. If you manually down shift it will jolt. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

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02-21-2012, 09:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 16	I thought the 7AT doesnt include SRM whether you bought the sports package or not.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	but us MT guys have smooth shifting while you guys are hiccuping at lower speeds? is that ok?

02-21-2012, 11:16 AM	#24 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Here's an idea... keep it in D. It won't jolt. Lol. Manual is for sport shifting not smooth shifting... but I do have one question... Are you shifting from the paddles or from the sttick? The paddles shift way smoother than the stick. Keep the rpm"s below 3000 when downshifting and use the paddles. The Z is not completely smooth when downshifting even at its smoothest point in manual mode.

02-21-2012, 12:40 PM	#28 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	It is a transmission that wants you to have fun. This is how it was designed.