View Poll Results: which do you own?
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09-26-2006, 12:57 PM
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Most ladies that drive this car would go with the AT. Understandable and not a knock to the ladies here. But this is a true sportscar and MT is the only way to go to get the full thrill. This is the first MT I've had for about 10 years. Both of my ex 300Z's where autos as most of em were built that way.
But MT is great with the 350Zs for sure. Don't you just love that distinct and powerful exhaust note around 5K+? Doesn't have that ricey tin can sound but more like a mini Ferrari sound. I love it...
But MT is great with the 350Zs for sure. Don't you just love that distinct and powerful exhaust note around 5K+? Doesn't have that ricey tin can sound but more like a mini Ferrari sound. I love it...
09-26-2006, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zz053
Your the one that brought it brotha. I just let you know it was kind of homo to think of shifting as "jerking a **** around"....
09-26-2006, 02:27 PM
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If You Are Building The Z For A Twisty Track, M/t For The Win...
If You Are Building The Z For A 1/4 Mile Track, A/t For The Win...
Mod For Mod On The Street, It Is A Driver's Race.. And Yes, It Is Much Easier To Make A Mistake In The M/t Car...me, I Opted For The Auto, It Has All The Quickness I Need And I Enjoy Having The Heated Leather, Home Link, Power Evrything Etc. Etc... I Also Like Keeping My Hand On My Girlfriends Thigh While Casual Driving. Are There Times I Miss Having A M/t,,sure, But More Often Than Not I Appreciate The Auto.. If I Was Bit Younger And Felt The Need To Zip Around Corners And Speed Around All The Time, I Would Have Bought The M/t Or, If I Was Going To Track The Car ( Twisties )...this Is All Imho....and When I Say Auto For The 1/4 Mile I Refer To Sub 11 Second Cars... It All Depends On What You Want Out Of Your Car, M/t, A/t ? It Should Only Matter To The Person Who Shells Out The Cash For It And What The Want To Do With It.
If You Are Building The Z For A 1/4 Mile Track, A/t For The Win...
Mod For Mod On The Street, It Is A Driver's Race.. And Yes, It Is Much Easier To Make A Mistake In The M/t Car...me, I Opted For The Auto, It Has All The Quickness I Need And I Enjoy Having The Heated Leather, Home Link, Power Evrything Etc. Etc... I Also Like Keeping My Hand On My Girlfriends Thigh While Casual Driving. Are There Times I Miss Having A M/t,,sure, But More Often Than Not I Appreciate The Auto.. If I Was Bit Younger And Felt The Need To Zip Around Corners And Speed Around All The Time, I Would Have Bought The M/t Or, If I Was Going To Track The Car ( Twisties )...this Is All Imho....and When I Say Auto For The 1/4 Mile I Refer To Sub 11 Second Cars... It All Depends On What You Want Out Of Your Car, M/t, A/t ? It Should Only Matter To The Person Who Shells Out The Cash For It And What The Want To Do With It.
09-26-2006, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by daveZ insanity
I gotta be honest - I wouldn't want to be on the road near you while you do all that at once. Seeing sports car drivers on cell phones while eating does nothing to enhance our image among the Buick-driving public (not to mention our accident rate; and please don't tell us you're a great driver who never had an accident - you shouldn't be doing all that while driving your Z)
Oh, and sorry to burst your bubble but I haven't been in a single accident which was my fault.
09-26-2006, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
I love these killer arguments!
-You think my car is slow? We’ll, I could slap on a turbo and bore the engine to 4 liter with a 9k rev limiter and I’ll show you how slow my car is!
If that’s what it takes to prove to me your AT is as fast as my bone stock MT, go ahead! Lol !!!
Oh and juggling cigarette, coffee, phone and clients while driving is an accident waiting to happen, regardless of type of transmission you have…
-You think my car is slow? We’ll, I could slap on a turbo and bore the engine to 4 liter with a 9k rev limiter and I’ll show you how slow my car is!
If that’s what it takes to prove to me your AT is as fast as my bone stock MT, go ahead! Lol !!!
Oh and juggling cigarette, coffee, phone and clients while driving is an accident waiting to happen, regardless of type of transmission you have…
Also, if you think that an F/I AT is only "as fast" as your bone stock MT, I'm sure there are many people in this forum who beg to differ.
Seems like I'm just fueling the fire to this "debate" so this is my last comment in this thread.
09-26-2006, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by krnlikewh0a
It's not an argument. I'm trying to show some of the ignorant people in the forums how an auto DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOUR CAR IS SLOW. I hate people who make biased statements. Read your last comment and read mine. Bore the engine to 4 liter and 9K rev limiter??? where did that come from?
Also, if you think that an F/I AT is only "as fast" as your bone stock MT, I'm sure there are many people in this forum who beg to differ.
Seems like I'm just fueling the fire to this "debate" so this is my last comment in this thread.
Also, if you think that an F/I AT is only "as fast" as your bone stock MT, I'm sure there are many people in this forum who beg to differ.
Seems like I'm just fueling the fire to this "debate" so this is my last comment in this thread.
I was just quoting your post and then went on a different tangent. It's just funny how often we hear comments about modded cars that can beat a Z (AT or MT), don't you agree?
I don't care if people drive an AT or MT. In fact, some days I don't feel like shifting and just take the Titan.
My own personnal take: my MT preference is all about control. I balance the car in a curve using thottle input. I haven't driven an AT Z. Will it hold a gear with the torque converter locked so we can play with thottle? (It's a question, not a crack at any body BTW)
09-26-2006, 02:59 PM
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Can't we all just get along
Hmm I wonder if there is a special place in heaven for Z owners.
I'm sure there is a special place in hell for MT Z owners who hate on AT owners lol jk
Hmm I wonder if there is a special place in heaven for Z owners.
I'm sure there is a special place in hell for MT Z owners who hate on AT owners lol jk
09-26-2006, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Lol, don't take it personnal!
I was just quoting your post and then went on a different tangent. It's just funny how often we hear comments about modded cars that can beat a Z (AT or MT), don't you agree?
I don't care if people drive an AT or MT. In fact, some days I don't feel like shifting and just take the Titan.
My own personnal take: my MT preference is all about control. I balance the car in a curve using thottle input. I haven't driven an AT Z. Will it hold a gear with the torque converter locked so we can play with thottle? (It's a question, not a crack at any body BTW)
I was just quoting your post and then went on a different tangent. It's just funny how often we hear comments about modded cars that can beat a Z (AT or MT), don't you agree?
I don't care if people drive an AT or MT. In fact, some days I don't feel like shifting and just take the Titan.
My own personnal take: my MT preference is all about control. I balance the car in a curve using thottle input. I haven't driven an AT Z. Will it hold a gear with the torque converter locked so we can play with thottle? (It's a question, not a crack at any body BTW)
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09-26-2006, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PythonLaX
Yes in manual mode you can hold every gear up to the redline (even bounce it off the rev limiter) without it shifting to the next gear. It won't shift until you make it shift. It's actually quite fun.
How about off thottle ? Will it still keep the gear and engine-brake ? Most AT would upshift in that situation.
09-26-2006, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Kolia
Thanks.
How about off thottle ? Will it still keep the gear and engine-brake ? Most AT would upshift in that situation.
How about off thottle ? Will it still keep the gear and engine-brake ? Most AT would upshift in that situation.
09-26-2006, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cvt
lol...you're really sensitive...do you need a hug?
I know, don't let the door hit me in the *** on my way out.
My wife wanted an AT, that's what she got, hence my vote. We had to pay MORE! The MT folks here are almost defensive about their choice/preference - wtf?
09-26-2006, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by PythonLaX
Yes in manual mode you can hold every gear up to the redline (even bounce it off the rev limiter) without it shifting to the next gear. It won't shift until you make it shift. It's actually quite fun.
09-26-2006, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 98MODMTR
Whew, thank god your talking about a MT!