Downshifting on 7at and not jolting

flashburn · 02-21-2012, 09:24 AM

Should be no reason at all to need to do that with the 7AT to get smooth downshifts. I don't. It will already blip to revmatch anyway.

kenchan · 02-21-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Should be no reason at all to need to do that with the 7AT to get smooth downshifts. I don't. It will already blip to revmatch anyway.

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.

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

Quote:

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.

kenchan · 02-21-2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

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.

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

VCuomo · 02-21-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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*

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-21-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

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

02-21-2012, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 21	Should be no reason at all to need to do that with the 7AT to get smooth downshifts. I don't. It will already blip to revmatch anyway. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

02-21-2012, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 27	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\|

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Auto downshifting. WTF?!	Dav	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	28	07-26-2012 11:19 AM
Automatic 2-1 rough downshifting	cg370z	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	50	05-16-2011 02:59 PM
downshifting	supraman626	Engine & Drivetrain	7	12-28-2009 01:53 PM
Burning Smell when Downshifting.	d4k0t4	Engine & Drivetrain	9	12-04-2009 07:21 PM
Synchro Rev Matching and downshifting... confused.	Alexus	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	13	08-06-2009 06:34 PM

02-21-2012, 09:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 18	I thought the 7AT doesnt include SRM whether you bought the sports package or not.