IZOOM article - AT preference and exhaust tuning...
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IZOOM article - AT preference and exhaust tuning...
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http://www.izoom.com/2003nissan350z.html
Interesting comment in this review.
"This may seem like heresy, but there's enough low-end torque (around 200 pound-feet by a mere 1,200 rpm) that we found that, except on the most tightly twisting roads, we actually preferred the five-speed automatic transmission over the six-speed manual, in part because of the engine's outstanding torque curve and the car's responsiveness, in part because we continue to find an awkwardness to the 4-5 upshift and 5-4 downshift in Nissan's six-speed manual."
And although the folks from Nissan said both versions have the same exhaust tuning, we thought the tones from the twin pipes of the automatic-geared Z were louder and deeper."
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http://www.izoom.com/2003nissan350z.html
Interesting comment in this review.
"This may seem like heresy, but there's enough low-end torque (around 200 pound-feet by a mere 1,200 rpm) that we found that, except on the most tightly twisting roads, we actually preferred the five-speed automatic transmission over the six-speed manual, in part because of the engine's outstanding torque curve and the car's responsiveness, in part because we continue to find an awkwardness to the 4-5 upshift and 5-4 downshift in Nissan's six-speed manual."
And although the folks from Nissan said both versions have the same exhaust tuning, we thought the tones from the twin pipes of the automatic-geared Z were louder and deeper."
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I agree blueshift, first time in a while I have felt at ease with the auto tran. Though I love driving with a manual tranny, certain requests laced with underlying guilt trips made me pick the auto. Sure it helps while driving 2 mph in bay area commuting traffic, but I was worried about low end torque and a delayed response from when I hit the accelerator to power transfer to the wheels. This review gives me reason to think that my worries may be with no merit.
On a side, I went to the infiniti website to look at G35 stats since they share the same chasis design. Only available with an auto, it is listed with 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds (from motortrend). The car weighs more (i am pretty sure), has 27 less horse power, and was not meant to be a complete sports car like the Z is. If they are able to get the auto Z to run a 0 - 60 in less than 5.9 seconds I will be extremely satisfied.
The excitement, if posssible, keeps building.
Cheers,
Tubbs
On a side, I went to the infiniti website to look at G35 stats since they share the same chasis design. Only available with an auto, it is listed with 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds (from motortrend). The car weighs more (i am pretty sure), has 27 less horse power, and was not meant to be a complete sports car like the Z is. If they are able to get the auto Z to run a 0 - 60 in less than 5.9 seconds I will be extremely satisfied.
The excitement, if posssible, keeps building.
Cheers,
Tubbs
Last edited by Tubbs SF; Jul 18, 2002 at 07:24 PM.
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Anybody driven the automatic and manual that can verify the claim from this article?
I'm glad this article brought some peace of mind for you guys. I was actually considering an automatic, (have never owned anything else) and didn't for whatever reason.
I think you are going to be very happy. We all know there will be aftermarket demand for AT should you ever decide to sell.
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I'm glad this article brought some peace of mind for you guys. I was actually considering an automatic, (have never owned anything else) and didn't for whatever reason.
I think you are going to be very happy. We all know there will be aftermarket demand for AT should you ever decide to sell.
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nice plus about the auto... too bad I could care less hehe 
Real sports car = manual :P (yeah so I'm opinionated - sue me!!)
Awesome article - the car didn't really blow this guy away but I think they really like the all around performance. Yeah, again, lose some weight seems to be the theme but hey... as of lately, the Z hasn't really been a light weight roadrocket - it's been a cruiser. We are not back to a solid mix of cruiser / racer IMHO.
Real sports car = manual :P (yeah so I'm opinionated - sue me!!)Awesome article - the car didn't really blow this guy away but I think they really like the all around performance. Yeah, again, lose some weight seems to be the theme but hey... as of lately, the Z hasn't really been a light weight roadrocket - it's been a cruiser. We are not back to a solid mix of cruiser / racer IMHO.
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Originally posted by 3rdpower
Yeah, again, lose some weight seems to be the theme but hey... as of lately, the Z hasn't really been a light weight roadrocket - it's been a cruiser. We are not back to a solid mix of cruiser / racer IMHO.
Yeah, again, lose some weight seems to be the theme but hey... as of lately, the Z hasn't really been a light weight roadrocket - it's been a cruiser. We are not back to a solid mix of cruiser / racer IMHO.
"The new Z car weighs in at 3,188 pounds, so the engine isn't pushing around a lot of unnecessary weight. "
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