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

370Zwolf · 09-18-2009, 02:25 AM

All of the 3 dealers I visited when checking out and testdriving the 370Z told me how much fun the 7AT is and highly recommended it to me.
But I just imagined myself in a right turn, my hands in the 3/9 o'clock position of the wheel that is now turned 90° to the right, wanting to downshift and having to move my left hand to reach the paddle.
I love F1-like paddle auto shifting, but having the paddles fixed to the housing and not turning with the wheel on the 370Z and even on the premium GT-R is such a big no-no!
Nissan,

with those paddles!

Even my $50.- USB steering wheel for PC gaming has paddles that turn with the wheel...

My

Jason · 09-18-2009, 02:44 AM

most car reviewers agree that fixed paddles are better than the ones that move with the wheel. the confidence of knowing exactly where they are. you should actually drive one and see for yourself. the paddles are pretty long and it's hard to miss... ferrari uses fixed paddles too.

manual drivers have to take one hand off the wheel towards the shifter to shift, i dont mind moving my hand a few inches to the left/right for a quick second to shift.

Trips · 09-18-2009, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

most car reviewers agree that fixed paddles are better than the ones that move with the wheel. the confidence of knowing exactly where they are. you should actually drive one and see for yourself. the paddles are pretty long and it's hard to miss... ferrari uses fixed paddles too.

manual drivers have to take one hand off the wheel towards the shifter to shift, i dont mind moving my hand a few inches to the left/right for a quick second to shift.

I have to agree, there is a little getting used to them but once you do it's not a big deal and are really cool in manual mode....

Jason · 09-18-2009, 02:53 AM

ah, i love that downshift blip. *tap* vrrram. damn, i wanna go drive right now. lol.

09-18-2009, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
370Zwolf Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Erding - City of Beer Age: 50 Posts: 77 Drives: 370Z Pack 6MT BP Rep Power: 17	All of the 3 dealers I visited when checking out and testdriving the 370Z told me how much fun the 7AT is and highly recommended it to me. But I just imagined myself in a right turn, my hands in the 3/9 o'clock position of the wheel that is now turned 90° to the right, wanting to downshift and having to move my left hand to reach the paddle. I love F1-like paddle auto shifting, but having the paddles fixed to the housing and not turning with the wheel on the 370Z and even on the premium GT-R is such a big no-no! Nissan, with those paddles! Even my $50.- USB steering wheel for PC gaming has paddles that turn with the wheel... My __________________ "For once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the face of the earth with your head turned skywards, For you will forever long to be up there again where you once have been." - Leonardo DaVinci

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Sweet looking ride	BanningZ	The Lounge (Off Topic)	6	07-17-2009 11:03 PM
How does your Z ride on 20's??	Stockgtr	Wheels & Tires	9	06-27-2009 08:10 PM
What Do You Ride?	370Ztune	The Lounge (Off Topic)	21	06-08-2009 08:04 PM
Take a ride with this HOTTIE !!	BerkTech	The Lounge (Off Topic)	12	06-06-2009 03:29 PM
the ride	LS WHAT	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	6	11-20-2008 07:02 PM

09-18-2009, 02:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 18	most car reviewers agree that fixed paddles are better than the ones that move with the wheel. the confidence of knowing exactly where they are. you should actually drive one and see for yourself. the paddles are pretty long and it's hard to miss... ferrari uses fixed paddles too. manual drivers have to take one hand off the wheel towards the shifter to shift, i dont mind moving my hand a few inches to the left/right for a quick second to shift.

09-18-2009, 02:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 18	ah, i love that downshift blip. tap vrrram. damn, i wanna go drive right now. lol.