Confessions of a 7AT Driver

1st · 05-30-2013, 11:01 AM

Women like a guy who is good with his hand It takes a certain amount of finesse to drive a stick shift well, and women know that. If you can show a lady that you are skilled enough to shift a car without giving her whiplash, she’ll be sure to want to see what other skills you have.

cooltoy · 05-30-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Women like a guy who is good with his hand It takes a certain amount of finesse to drive a stick shift well, and women know that. If you can show a lady that you are skilled enough to shift a car without giving her whiplash, she’ll be sure to want to see what other skills you have.

I thought we had to kill a mammoth to impress?

FPenvy · 05-30-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Women like a guy who is good with his hand It takes a certain amount of finesse to drive a stick shift well, and women know that. If you can show a lady that you are skilled enough to shift a car without giving her whiplash, she’ll be sure to want to see what other skills you have.

you do realize most women have no idea nor care about you driving a manual car right? and i get your little sexual innuendo attempts but cmon bro. grow up and coming from me thats a big insult haha

ElVee · 05-30-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Women like a guy who is good with his hand It takes a certain amount of finesse to drive a stick shift well, and women know that. If you can show a lady that you are skilled enough to shift a car without giving her whiplash, she’ll be sure to want to see what other skills you have.

Gotta keep the pimp hand strong, is what you're saying?

gurneyeagle · 05-30-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Women like a guy who is good with his hand It takes a certain amount of finesse to drive a stick shift well, and women know that. If you can show a lady that you are skilled enough to shift a car without giving her whiplash, she’ll be sure to want to see what other skills you have.

Most of them are sticklers for proper grammar too.

You really are hilarious. Great job!

Mecinoid · 06-02-2013, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Women like a guy who is good with his hand It takes a certain amount of finesse to drive a stick shift well, and women know that. If you can show a lady that you are skilled enough to shift a car without giving her whiplash, she’ll be sure to want to see what other skills you have.

???? I think the automatic driver is a smoother operator... I own both manual cars and auto cars and it is a lot easier to get some in a auto. You have a free hand to multitask or to pleasure them.

However, I do not think I'd own a Vette with a auto. They just aren't that good yet. The biggest difference between old school autos and this one is you can hold a gear and it has auto-reving down shifts. All of my previous Z's have been manual. The the 350z auto was not even close to this Sequenical 7 Speed Auto with auto-reving down shifts, 370Z's S7 is really inovative and a blast to drive once you learn how it works and when to pull a lever or flap a paddle.

I would never had believed it either until I drove a S7 370Z.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-02-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecinoid

???? I think the automatic driver is a smoother operator... I own both manual cars and auto cars and it is a lot easier to get some in a auto. You have a free hand to multitask or to pleasure them.

However, I do not think I'd own a Vette with a auto. They just aren't that good yet. The biggest difference between old school autos and this one is you can hold a gear and it has auto-reving down shifts. All of my previous Z's have been manual. The the 350z auto was not even close to this Sequenical 7 Speed Auto with auto-reving down shifts, 370Z's S7 is really inovative and a blast to drive once you learn how it works and when to pull a lever or flap a paddle.

I would never had believed it either until I drove a S7 370Z.

My friends are amazed at the responses the 7a gives when changing gears. Nissan built something special with the 7a. I think they are the first to really give the best of both worlds without going dct.

sparky · 06-02-2013, 06:44 PM

Read about autos in this poser car:

Lamborghini to Drop Manual Transmissions - Motor Trend

b15 · 06-02-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

Read about autos in this poser car:

Lamborghini to Drop Manual Transmissions - Motor Trend

A single clutch (or dual clutch) "auto" is nothing like your torque converter 7AT....don't kid yourself Sparky...

sparky · 06-02-2013, 08:52 PM

[QUOTE=b15;2344963]A single clutch (or dual clutch) "auto" is nothing like your torque converter 7AT....don't kid yourself Sparky...[/QUOTE

Absolutely, I was just surprised at the percentages!

Mecinoid · 06-02-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

My friends are amazed at the responses the 7a gives when changing gears. Nissan built something special with the 7a. I think they are the first to really give the best of both worlds without going dct.

Yeah, I counldn't imagine a PDK or DCT in our cars and still being able keep the price down. It would be called a GT-R then I think.

Found some more information on the topic that others might like to see.
What I have been trying to say is: For a S7 the Nissan 370Z's seven speed is pretty crackin':

The 370Z’s 7-speed automatic with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) is designed to offer quick, manual-like shifting when operated in manual mode with a target time of 0.5 seconds between shifts. Drivers can use the standard paddle shifters or the shift lever. With optimized torque converter lock-up logic, the 7-speed automatic feels very direct, like a manual transmission. The 7-speed’s wide gear ratios offer improved fuel efficiency (versus a 5-speed automatic), while the Adaptive Shift Control is designed to adjust to the driver’s driving style.

Fuel economy is rated at 19 mpg City/26 mpg Highway for the 7-speed automatic and 18 mpg City/ 26 mpg Highway for the 6-speed manual transmission

2011 Nissan 370Z

3.7 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S7)
MSRP: $31,450 - $40,830

EPA Fuel Economy
Miles per Gallon PREMIUM GASOLINE
22
Combined
19
City
26
Highway
4.5 gallons/100 mi PREMIUM GASOLINE

3.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 6-spd
MSRP: $31,450 - $40,830

21
Combined
18
City
26
Highway
4.8 gallons/100 mi

In manual mode, the optional 7-speed automatic shifts quickly. Drivers can use the paddles or lever. The shifts feel direct, like a manual transmission, thanks to what Nissan calls torque converter lock-up logic.

Don't get me wrong, I still think I can shift faster in a manual transmission car however, the numbers would tell me different in a 370Z and my experience is that the Z has one of the best S7 I've driven especially for the price.

It not always how fast you can shift. Sometimes it's if you can shift in a corner or not.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-02-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecinoid

Yeah, I counldn't imagine a PDK or DCT in our cars and still being able keep the price down. It would be called a GT-R then I think.

Found some more information on the topic that others might like to see.
What I have been trying to say is: For a S7 the Nissan 370Z's seven speed is pretty crackin':

The 370Z’s 7-speed automatic with Downshift Rev Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) is designed to offer quick, manual-like shifting when operated in manual mode with a target time of 0.5 seconds between shifts. Drivers can use the standard paddle shifters or the shift lever. With optimized torque converter lock-up logic, the 7-speed automatic feels very direct, like a manual transmission. The 7-speed’s wide gear ratios offer improved fuel efficiency (versus a 5-speed automatic), while the Adaptive Shift Control is designed to adjust to the driver’s driving style.

Fuel economy is rated at 19 mpg City/26 mpg Highway for the 7-speed automatic and 18 mpg City/ 26 mpg Highway for the 6-speed manual transmission

2011 Nissan 370Z

3.7 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S7)
MSRP: $31,450 - $40,830

EPA Fuel Economy
Miles per Gallon PREMIUM GASOLINE
22
Combined
19
City
26
Highway
4.5 gallons/100 mi PREMIUM GASOLINE

3.7 L, 6 cyl, Manual 6-spd
MSRP: $31,450 - $40,830

21
Combined
18
City
26
Highway
4.8 gallons/100 mi

In manual mode, the optional 7-speed automatic shifts quickly. Drivers can use the paddles or lever. The shifts feel direct, like a manual transmission, thanks to what Nissan calls torque converter lock-up logic.

Don't get me wrong, I still think I can shift faster in a manual transmission car however, the numbers would tell me different in a 370Z and my experience is that the Z has one of the best S7 I've driven especially for the price.

It not always how fast you can shift. Sometimes it's if you can shift in a corner or not.

Stillen ground wires. I'll take the pepsi challenge on whose shifting faster? lol

Tigger · 06-03-2013, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Stillen ground wires. I'll take the pepsi challenge on whose shifting faster? lol

I still don't get the whole ground wire upgrade and how it can possibly affect shift speeds. Also, not sure why anyone would pay a company hundreds of dollars when you can get large gauge power wire and higher quality connectors at your hardware store for much less. Just saying.

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-03-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigger

I still don't get the whole ground wire upgrade and how it can possibly affect shift speeds. Also, not sure why anyone would pay a company hundreds of dollars when you can get large gauge power wire and higher quality connectors at your hardware store for much less. Just saying.

Hundreds of dollars? Where do you shop at??? As far as I know Stillen sells them at $92.50

I bought mine from someone who never installed theirs. I paid $75. I noticed shifting and mild responsiveness improvements in conjunction with other mods.

Just sayin.

06-02-2013, 06:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 16	Read about autos in this poser car: Lamborghini to Drop Manual Transmissions - Motor Trend __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

06-02-2013, 08:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
sparky Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 642 Drives: 12 370Z GM AT Rep Power: 16	[QUOTE=b15;2344963]A single clutch (or dual clutch) "auto" is nothing like your torque converter 7AT....don't kid yourself Sparky...[/QUOTE Absolutely, I was just surprised at the percentages! __________________ 2012 370Z GM 7AT/JWM LEDs / 3M clear bra / 35% tint / GTR start button / FI CBE SS 18" RES / Momo shift knob / K & N Typhoon / Z1 hood struts / H&R 20mm f/r / illuminated kickplates

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1617	Women like a guy who is good with his hand It takes a certain amount of finesse to drive a stick shift well, and women know that. If you can show a lady that you are skilled enough to shift a car without giving her whiplash, she’ll be sure to want to see what other skills you have.