I just took out a 7AT for a ride...

sw1318 · 10-14-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by stan618

not knocking the 7AT but to compare the nissan 7AT to "autos" in Ferraris, GTRs, newer porsches, the new EVO, and F1 cars is a stretch as the 7AT is a conventional torque converter auto, where the "autos" of the other cars use a computer actuated clutch or dual clutch as in the PDK(porsche), DSG(audi) and nissan GTR.

not saying the 6MT is better than the 7AT, to me its personal preference. both make great sports cars.

I drive a SST and the new 7 speed AT on the 370Z. I got to say they are dame close!

Lug · 10-14-2009, 10:00 AM

The shift speed of the 7AT is advertised as 500 milliseconds. This is very very fast for a slush bucket tranny. Most are closer to the 1 second range.

JoeD · 10-14-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

The shift speed of the 7AT is advertised as 500 milliseconds. This is very very fast for a slush bucket tranny. Most are closer to the 1 second range.

Damn...500 milliseconds ain't bad. It would have been better if they shaved that down to half a second, though.

theDreamer · 10-14-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

Damn...500 milliseconds ain't bad. It would have been better if they shaved that down to half a second, though.

That is half a second.

JoeD · 10-14-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

That is half a second.

WTF are you talking about?

500 of something can't be the same as half of something else.

Matt · 10-14-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

WTF are you talking about?

500 of something can't be the same as half of something else.

/head explosion

TX_370 · 10-14-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

WTF are you talking about?

500 of something can't be the same as half of something else.

Huh???

does 500 not equal 1/2 of 1000 //// 1000 equal half of 2000

P.S. 500 miliseconds = 1/2 second

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MeetJoeAsian · 10-14-2009, 08:39 PM

I'm sure pretty soon, there will be a "SRM vs. natural downshift or heel-toe" thread...it's a preference, and I prefer the 6MT after almost trading it in for a 7AT...nothing against the 7AT, it's a great tranny, but I prefer just raw moving parts over an electronic limiter

kannibul · 10-14-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

I'm sure pretty soon, there will be a "SRM vs. natural downshift or heel-toe" thread...it's a preference, and I prefer the 6MT after almost trading it in for a 7AT...nothing against the 7AT, it's a great tranny, but I prefer just raw moving parts over an electronic limiter

"over an electronic limiter" - what the heck are you talking about?

JoeD · 10-14-2009, 09:00 PM

Does the 7AT double-clutch on up-shifts? My homeboy in auto-shop class who knows a lot about cars said that double-clutching is a must if you want to go faster.

theDreamer · 10-14-2009, 09:02 PM

No, the Z does not have a double-clutch transmission.

JoeD · 10-14-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

No, the Z does not have a double-clutch transmission.

Wait...so you need a double-clutch transmission to do it? He has a '94 Prelude and he swears it's hella faster when he double-clutches, but I don't think he has changed the transmission. He says he beat his homeboy's dad's Mustang GT if he double-clutches, but he loses if he doesn't. I was just wondering if the 7AT could do the same thing. Is there a button you can press for it or something?

theDreamer · 10-14-2009, 09:12 PM

You want it to be half of 500 milliseconds?

nogoodname · 10-14-2009, 09:37 PM

the Z will never have a dual clutch from factory.....

JoeD · 10-14-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

the Z will never have a dual clutch from factory.....

But can you double-clutch it?

10-14-2009, 10:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	The shift speed of the 7AT is advertised as 500 milliseconds. This is very very fast for a slush bucket tranny. Most are closer to the 1 second range. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

10-14-2009, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 17	I'm sure pretty soon, there will be a "SRM vs. natural downshift or heel-toe" thread...it's a preference, and I prefer the 6MT after almost trading it in for a 7AT...nothing against the 7AT, it's a great tranny, but I prefer just raw moving parts over an electronic limiter __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	No, the Z does not have a double-clutch transmission. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	You want it to be half of 500 milliseconds? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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