Love the Paddle Shifters

b15 · 10-08-2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

I just found out today the new tlx has a 9 speed DCT. Honda is coming up in the world now. Also I would put money on the next gen Z will have either a sequential tranny or a DCT with no option for a man tranny. Another reason to keep my Z.

Yeah, it's an interesting transmission. It's a DCT with a torque converter (presumably to help at low speeds). Right now I think it's only paired to the 4cyl.

Duc_Z09 · 10-08-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

I just found out today the new tlx has a 9 speed DCT. Honda is coming up in the world now. Also I would put money on the next gen Z will have either a sequential tranny or a DCT with no option for a man tranny. Another reason to keep my Z.

A sequential transmission with paddles on the steering wheel and a clutch pedal on the floor would be awesome.

I've been wanting something like that in a car ever since I started riding motorcycles.

kenchan · 10-08-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

I just found out today the new tlx has a 9 speed DCT. Honda is coming up in the world now. Also I would put money on the next gen Z will have either a sequential tranny or a DCT with no option for a man tranny. Another reason to keep my Z.

is that tlx RWD or AWD or FWD (foot wheel drive)...

kidkotic2001 · 10-08-2014, 09:39 AM

I can definitely say that I miss the 6 speed a lot. I bought the seven speed auto just because I thought I was tired of manual cars. But after a few weeks I did miss it. Dont get me wrong I track my auto and it is fast the paddle shifters work great and I can spin the wheels in 2 and 3rd gear no problem but I miss the third petal. I know that the stick shift days are numbered with the DCT being favored by many European, and Asian car manufactures. I guess we can still look forward to American Muscle.

Haboob · 10-08-2014, 09:42 AM

My next car will probably be a flappy-paddle box, as long as it's DCT. None of this torque converter stuff.

I guess that leaves the C63 AMG out.

jeritol · 10-08-2014, 12:03 PM

Another reason I got the AT is the accelerator on the 370Z sucks. The 350Zs I had were much better and they were manual transmissions. When I test drove the 370Z I felt it was too much effort to drive smoothly. I don't know why they now have the accelerator pivot on the floor. This my biggest complaint with the 370Z. It is much better than the 350 in every other way.

Haboob · 10-08-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jeritol

Another reason I got the AT is the accelerator on the 370Z sucks. The 350Zs I had were much better and they were manual transmissions. When I test drove the 370Z I felt it was too much effort to drive smoothly. I don't know why they now have the accelerator pivot on the floor. This my biggest complaint with the 370Z. It is much better than the 350 in every other way.

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

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?

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.

sizziano · 10-08-2014, 08:53 PM

http://youtu.be/GTJZTc1U1tM

This is better. NVM the handa engine.

PheeNoIVI · 10-10-2014, 02:41 PM

I test drove the 7AT, the shift weren't smooth as when i shift manually, and the pedal seemed to have a pretty large deadzone compared to the manual. I knew beforehand that id go with a manual. But i was let down anyways by the paddles. Ive always thought they were cool.

FPenvy · 10-10-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PheeNoIVI

I test drove the 7AT, the shift weren't smooth as when i shift manually, and the pedal seemed to have a pretty large deadzone compared to the manual. I knew beforehand that id go with a manual. But i was let down anyways by the paddles. Ive always thought they were cool.

either you weren't driving a 370 or it was broken lol

or just dont know how to drive an automatic

10-08-2014, 09:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
kidkotic2001 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 541 Drives: Like Crazy Rep Power: 16	I can definitely say that I miss the 6 speed a lot. I bought the seven speed auto just because I thought I was tired of manual cars. But after a few weeks I did miss it. Dont get me wrong I track my auto and it is fast the paddle shifters work great and I can spin the wheels in 2 and 3rd gear no problem but I miss the third petal. I know that the stick shift days are numbered with the DCT being favored by many European, and Asian car manufactures. I guess we can still look forward to American Muscle. __________________ ThAt WaS a CrAzY nIgHt

10-08-2014, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	My next car will probably be a flappy-paddle box, as long as it's DCT. None of this torque converter stuff. I guess that leaves the C63 AMG out. b15 likes this.

10-08-2014, 02:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
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: 14859	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

10-08-2014, 04:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	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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PheeNoIVI Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Santa Rosa CA Posts: 53 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	I test drove the 7AT, the shift weren't smooth as when i shift manually, and the pedal seemed to have a pretty large deadzone compared to the manual. I knew beforehand that id go with a manual. But i was let down anyways by the paddles. Ive always thought they were cool.