modifying an automatic...

Codename067

Hmm thanks for the info. I didn't know. The Autos i've driven were older ones. e46 m3, camaro, and evo. Those were fairly quick but a little boring to drive.

But I haven't driven new auto cars

FPenvy

yes in manual mode it will not shift up for you but it will down shift so it doesnt stall. i drive mine 99% of the time in MT mode.

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tiger123

Go to a Nissan dealer and test drive a 7AT.......then come back and post your comments.

Agree with previous post. MT are going the way of the dinosaurs. Dual Clutch Auto's are taking over. Just look at Ferrari's. MT not even available in some of their newer lines and growing with various car MFG's as well.

The 370Z 7AT is faster than MT. I have driven both........And yes, you have absolutely full gear control.................Full control.

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Jordo!

On that note, for me, the greatest evidence of a change in attitudes that match the change in tech: The BBC Top Gear lads NEVER complain about "flappy paddle" gear boxes anymore, which they used to do almost without fail.

In fact, they are more likely to praise them if they even mention it -- there are virtually no more high end cars that even offer a traditional 3 pedal set-up anymore.

In any case, although our AT is technically a fluid coupling trans, it has full lock up (i.e., a solid, mechanical link from engine to gearbox) in gears 2 - 7.

Moreover, the gearing ratios are very good, very close, and similar to those for MT, although needing an extra gear to achieve it. Additionally, as it turns out, in 0-60 runs (stock), the AT is typically found to be about .1 sec faster than the MT.

Finally, I have seen no clear evidence of any extra drivetrain loss either; it seems to make just as much power as the MT from various mods. The only major caveat would be that gears 5 and up tend to be prone to failure with the substantially higher increased torque and heat produced from a boosted motor.

I have no idea if failures on OEM clutch are more or less likely at significantly higher levels of torque, but I know that clutch failures (CSC) even without mods are common on the MT, so you probably break about even there.

So basically, personal preferences aside, both perform very well (as well as have their own unique set of drawbacks), and are both are appropriate for a sports car.

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b15

Sure it has a manual mode but, to me, It's not the same driving experience. I extensively test drove both and bought the MT because I found it more enjoyable. Guess I'm a dinosaur! Still wouldn't change a thing if I had to do it over again tomorrow.

Wonka2581

Dude you really need to drive the new 7AT in the 370z. its amazing, now thats only in the 370z/G37 the 350z/g35 auto trannys are junk...

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Wonka2581

And what is wrong with modding or buying a 7AT?? I have a 7AT and love it! I have had plenty of MT cars, and by far this car is extremely fun in the 7AT version. I took it over the 6MT at the dealer. if you have not tryed out a 7AT go and test drive one, you will be second guessing your self on that 6MT you got!

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kenchan

uh oh...

alcheng

as long as no lambo door, blast pipe(?), no -20 degree camber... you are fine....

kenchan

oh, and no plasti-shitt.

XiP

don't we have a thread for stuff like that? there was a Z in there with lights all over and stickers of flames lol

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alcheng

pasta dip....


yes... and eventually the OP was completely burnt....

SouthArk370Z

Some might make fun of you for your mods but it doesn't really matter what they think. It's your car, do with it as you like. Put a big wing on top of your Z if that's what trips your trigger. We'll probably make fun of that, but we don't really matter.

Edit: Nothing wrong with an auto. I can drive a manual but prefer an auto for my DD. If my Z were a weekend toy, I'd probably have gone with a manual.

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FPenvy

oh jesus christ

soooo should i be the guy to defend the OP and his 7AT choice? i mean i guess we gotta stick together.

then i saw he's 17 so i will not troll like you all

or will i.......

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Tadpole

Why is everyone hating on the A/T? Silly boys want to play with a stick and stomp on the floor board all the time and thats better? Im all about the A/T and glad I have it.

M/T are dinosaurs and disappearing for a reason guys.

As far as modding an A/T, not sure about these newer cars with electronics controlling the shift points. With the old school cars you could install a shift kit or powerball it.

What are you looking for out of the tranny any way?

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