'15 Base 7AT = No Paddle Shifters???

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-30-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Prototyper5

You guys notice how it says no mention of paddles or the downshift Rev matching....so does the 7AT base without paddles not blip Rev when downshifted??? Because mine does....

~Reagan

Even the Nissan CVT faux blips the throttle in manual mode. That won't change.

Look at the positive though...

Sport tech is the biggest bang for buck in 370z history. So losing the paddles on a base isn't so bad.

Nissan, please bring back a more aggressive/ultra modern version of our 2009-2012 Z's in the next gen Z? Pleeeeaase!

Jordo! · 09-29-2014, 06:05 PM

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/n...ers-paddle.png

What's weird is that it lists paddle shifters with the 7AT as a whole transmission package -- I don't see a listing for a 7AT without them

SouthArk370Z · 09-29-2014, 07:20 PM

I didn't use the paddles that much when I had my Z, so they are not that big of a deal to me. But it seems odd that Nissan would drop them. The differentiate-from-more-expensive-models theory proposed above is the only thing the makes any sense to me ... but it doesn't make a lot of sense.

Driftomodachi · 09-29-2014, 07:25 PM

Typical Nissan. They load up early model years but in the later model years they cheap out on features. The base model 97-98 240sx didn't even have a remote trunk release

Zerocool · 09-29-2014, 07:34 PM

lol way to make people spend more money.

Zerocool · 09-29-2014, 07:35 PM

surprised it still has power windows too

Tadpole · 09-29-2014, 08:01 PM

My 13 Z is a base with the paddles. I use them at the drag strip mostly and occasionally on the street to let the other car know I am ready to accelerate. I will leave it at that.
15 with no paddles? Odd. I bet you still get that crappy radio that is shared with all other nissan base models.

IAmTheStig · 09-29-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Odd. I bet you still get that crappy radio that is shared with all other nissan base models.

Funny you mention the crappy radio, actually the base 7AT I saw without the paddles had a new base stereo head unit with standard Bluetooth and extra phone buttons on the steering wheel. You can see that clearly in the picture above this post. Apparently Bluetooth > Paddle Shifters...

DEpointfive0 · 09-29-2014, 10:38 PM

^The 2015s come with something there... Whether it's a light... Not sure based on pics I see online.

The 2015 base wheels are the same as before except much darker. I like them

SouthArk370Z · 09-30-2014, 01:36 PM

I think the blip on 7AT downshift is more about protecting the tranny and not a performance feature. YMMV

FPenvy · 09-30-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I think the blip on 7AT downshift is more about protecting the tranny and not a performance feature. YMMV

i think it's great and does a great job on performance.

i beat the piss out of those paddles when on the dragon and it works just like any manual gearbox when downshifting into turns and using it for tranny braking.

i love the 7AT in the Z.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-30-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

i think it's great and does a great job on performance.

i beat the piss out of those paddles when on the dragon and it works just like any manual gearbox when downshifting into turns and using it for tranny braking.

i love the 7AT in the Z.

I couldn't agree with you more, bruh!

kenchan · 09-30-2014, 03:31 PM

but you can still manually shift the base 7AT sequentially with the shifter, correct?

not that i care...

Limeybastard · 09-30-2014, 03:51 PM

I am curious what has changed in the suspension components on the base and sport seem to share the same now.

fire165 · 09-30-2014, 04:14 PM

^^Oh yeah.
Having the paddles is so much fun, I almost forget about my 350z 6speed manual.
Knowing the 2015 base, doesn't have paddles, I would not buy that model.

09-29-2014, 06:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 419	http://www.the370z.com/attachments/n...ers-paddle.png What's weird is that it lists paddle shifters with the 7AT as a whole transmission package -- I don't see a listing for a 7AT without them __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I didn't use the paddles that much when I had my Z, so they are not that big of a deal to me. But it seems odd that Nissan would drop them. The differentiate-from-more-expensive-models theory proposed above is the only thing the makes any sense to me ... but it doesn't make a lot of sense. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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