Love the Paddle Shifters

Tadpole · 10-08-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Simile, actually, I think...

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FPenvy · 10-08-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I love the way it's floor mounted. I hate the more traditional way, feels so unnatural.

floor mounted is awesome for pretty much everything except a little harder to heel-toe.........but no need when you got the BETTER 7AT option.

Haboob · 10-08-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

floor mounted is awesome for pretty much everything except a little harder to heel-toe.........but no need when you got the BETTER 7AT option.

*No need when you have SRM.

Not a matter of AT/MT. Unless you went without the sport package on your MT.

kenchan · 10-08-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

*No need when you have SRM.

Not a matter of AT/MT. Unless you went without the sport package on your MT.

you just use the side of your foot to heel toe organ pedals. no biggie.

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-08-2014, 02:25 PM

So this is manual vs auto thread number ??,000,000,000. Right?

MagmaRed370z · 10-08-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Riding a Harley-Davidson ruins the fun of motorcycling.

Not if you have both, Cruiser and Sport Bike.

Magic Bus · 10-08-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

New member here who has never owned a car with an AT... until I bought my '09 Touring several weeks ago.

Since I can only own one car (at least until my daughter graduates college), I thought I was "settling" on the 7-speed. I was wrong. The tranny changes gears plenty fast and, although, I do, at times, miss rowing gears manually, I have only one complaint - the paddle shifters don't rotate with the steering wheel. Other than that, it shifts hard and it shifts quickly. Does the AT shift at light speed? No, but for the money, I'll put it up against anything.

For twisty roads: you'll get used to finding the paddle shifters after a little seat time. For launches: turn VDC off, place your left foot on the brake, and find the right RPM for your Z.

Unless you keep your hands on the steering wheel at exactly at 9 & 3 the whole time on twisty roads (don't know how you would do that), stationary paddle shifters are the way to go.

Think of it this way, you're driving your 6 mt trans car hard around a curvy track. You reach down to change gears and wtf, the shifters not there, it moved 4 inches to the right. 6 seconds later you gotta shift again, wtf it's not there again, it moved 3 inches up and to the left......you get the message.

kenchan · 10-08-2014, 04:43 PM

oh geez, i absolutely HATE paddles that turn with the steering wheel. that is so dumb when you're trying to shift into 2nd while making a left hand turn. you'll be all twisted and tangled up.

Duc_Z09 · 10-08-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

Not if you have both, Cruiser and Sport Bike.

I had that going until last year. 2007 1200 Roadster with mods and my Ducati 848 beside it. The HD got sold because I never rode it anymore.

sizziano · 10-08-2014, 08:53 PM

http://youtu.be/GTJZTc1U1tM

This is better. NVM the handa engine.

gurneyeagle · 10-09-2014, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I agree with "to each their own". My very first experience with paddle shifters on the Z was on a track. I was completely befuddled. My shifts were terrible, and my lines were all over the place. I even hit the windshield wiper stalk unnecessarily. Of course, the GoPro was right above one, making it bend horribly

I got back into my own 6MT a few hours later on the same track and felt like I was home

My wife really wants a 7AT Z now (it was her 6MT Z originally). I think it would be a great idea - I can get more practice with those paddle shifters

Ah mr. JAR, I remember that day too! It was my first time on a track with a manual Z and I struggled with the synchro rev downshifting as I was used to heal and toe. I finally had to turn it off. Missed a few braking points and almost tore out the transmission at one point!

When we got in the GT-R's I was back at home banging downshifts with the paddles like a pro.

To each his own. I've just never been a fan of the clutch on the G37/Z after spending decades in Hondas and Acuras.

Sadly, it looks like there won't be any manual trans options in a few years.

Definitely both are skills to hone.

gurneyeagle · 10-09-2014, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I agree with "to each their own". My very first experience with paddle shifters on the Z was on a track. I was completely befuddled. My shifts were terrible, and my lines were all over the place. I even hit the windshield wiper stalk unnecessarily. Of course, the GoPro was right above one, making it bend horribly

I got back into my own 6MT a few hours later on the same track and felt like I was home

My wife really wants a 7AT Z now (it was her 6MT Z originally). I think it would be a great idea - I can get more practice with those paddle shifters

I will make you a great deal on mine if you are really interested in buying an automatic. Seriously. PM me, text, or call me.

JARblue · 10-09-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

I will make you a great deal on mine if you are really interested in buying an automatic. Seriously. PM me, text, or call me.

Acura lease is up July 13, 2015. Can I start small payments now and pay it off then?

gurneyeagle · 10-09-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Acura lease is up July 13, 2015. Can I start small payments now and pay it off then?

I'll have to say no on the payment plan, but will keep you in mind for next July. The car MAY have 3,000 additional miles on it, bringing it up to 21,000.

Nissan Platinum bumper-to-bumper warranty expires in July 2018.

JARblue · 10-09-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

I'll have to say no on the payment plan, but will keep you in mind for next July. The car MAY have 3,000 additional miles on it, bringing it up to 21,000.

Nissan Platinum bumper-to-bumper warranty expires in July 2018.

lol I wasn't suggesting that I get the car now. Just that I start payments now. I trust you

Mileage is no problem. Melody will put another 21K miles on it in less than ~15 months

We'll be in touch next Spring

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	So this is manual vs auto thread number ??,000,000,000. Right? Montez, FPenvy, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	oh geez, i absolutely HATE paddles that turn with the steering wheel. that is so dumb when you're trying to shift into 2nd while making a left hand turn. you'll be all twisted and tangled up. UNKNOWN_370, Montez, FPenvy and 2 others like this.

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