Confessions of a 7AT Driver

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.

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UNKNOWN_370

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

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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.

UNKNOWN_370

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.

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Haboob

92.50 / 100.00, basically the same thing. $8.00 (yes, we rounded up again) makes no difference, and they probably charge that for shipping...

UNKNOWN_370

Still a difference between a hundred and hundreds bruh Not the same thing.


But in spite of... The ground wire comment was really a joke that is now going wrong, as usual.

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