I would like to know more about the 370z's Paddle shifters.

4r3s

I'm in manual mode 100% of the time because I can't stand the lag of the transmission deciding what to do when I smash the gas. I used to try and switch between full auto and manual mode but I got so used to shifting and then when in auto mode I'd accidentally push it forward meaning to up shift and end up throwing the car in neutral. Not good at intersections that you need to get through quickly.

For normal driving I tend to upshift inbetween 3-5k rpms. If I'm coming to a stop I don't bother down shifting because it will automatically do that for me.

If I need to down shift for moar powa its usually between 2.5 - 4k rpms. any lower and the system may have already been in the process of down shifting resulting in two down shifts which gets interesting quickly.

the paddles are nice and long and reaching them has never been an issue. I really just tend to use the stick shift to do all my shifting though.

ElVee

I don't often actually look at the tach when I'm in Manual mode (which is 100% of the time). I just go by how the engine feels and sounds; I use Manual mode largely to have the power availability exactly where I want it (and to hear the engine/exhaust when I want to), so it's a feel thing.

I've found despite turning, I can still hit the paddles at any time as needed. If for some reason things are awkward, I use the gear shifter about 50% of the time anyway. I'd say if things are awkward and you're going a bit closer to the limit, you don't want to be shifting in a turn anyway, but in normal at-speed traffic and turns just do it whenever. If you use the paddles enough, it just becomes second nature to shift hands to switch, if they're out of their normal place.

4r3s

gas mileage, When I lived 25 minutes from work and commuting was all highways I'd get 21-22 mpg on average

Now I live 5 mins from work, still highway driving for the majority but I only get 16-17 mpg on average. Still no where near 12 but still different driving conditions can have a large affect on your gas mileage.

Haboob

My paddles are wooden.

No splinters though...

ElVee

DIY Replace Paddles with Hair, so it is like tugging a handful of hair on shifts.

Haboob

FPenvy

some mod just needs to lock this and put the much needed bullet in this threads head

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Haboob

Huh?

kenchan

so they still look plastic.

DEpointfive0

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