AT of 6MT?
05-30-2007, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 350ZFast
Also, is the 2007 AT manual-mode any fun?
Thank you.
Thank you.
in my opinion, the steptronic system is not bad at higher speeds but tends to lag a little in between shifts on lower speeds..
perhaps you can compare the tiptronic/steptronic or whatever fancy names they call them these days on other cars...compare that with the z and you will get your answer
05-30-2007, 09:10 AM
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i think theres that much of a difference between auto and manual, usually few tenths of a second. if your a noob at manual like me, you'll probably end up being slower than an auto.
05-30-2007, 02:58 PM
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(ive driven both)....in my opinion getting an automatic is pointless, the z is a performance car and a ****in blast to drive, auto just isnt the same... stick can be kind of a pain in the *** in traffic (i sit in over an hour each day) but i still wouldnt even consider switchin over
05-30-2007, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ryano85
(ive driven both)....in my opinion getting an automatic is pointless, the z is a performance car and a ****in blast to drive, auto just isnt the same... stick can be kind of a pain in the *** in traffic (i sit in over an hour each day) but i still wouldnt even consider switchin over
05-30-2007, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep
.... I see my Z as a toy, why compromise? ...
My wife can't drive a manual either (I offered to teach her on several occasions but she sees no need for it), and wanted me to get an AT so she could drive it sometimes. I did not compromise and got a MT.
I consider it a bonus because I don't have to share my toy with her, reducing potential risk of unnecessary scrapes and dents. This also eliminates the need to argue about who gets to drive it.
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05-30-2007, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jjwalker
Manual gives you a much more rewarding driving experience. Automatics are boring. Perhaps I'm old school but I would never buy a sports car that is automatic I don't care how much faster it shifts. Unless you have some injury or are really old, (older than me 39) get a manual.
05-30-2007, 04:11 PM
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05-30-2007, 04:14 PM
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I bought my car not knowing I would be getting a free beater to drive (planned on driving the Z 120miles+ per day)
If I could go back I would go with MT. But it's alright, in about 4 years I'm planning on getting a high-end sports car like a GT-R or a porsche so that's when I'll switch back to MT. By then the Z will be a daily driver so AT for the Z is ok.
I have also been looking into MT swap and seeing how much altogether. If it's around 2k I'll probly do it.
If I could go back I would go with MT. But it's alright, in about 4 years I'm planning on getting a high-end sports car like a GT-R or a porsche so that's when I'll switch back to MT. By then the Z will be a daily driver
so AT for the Z is ok. I have also been looking into MT swap and seeing how much altogether. If it's around 2k I'll probly do it.
05-30-2007, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by oneDIRTYz
some forum members with a/t tt z's would beg to differ.
And referring to the track comment -- I go to the drag strip all the time. I do beat those with manual transmissions and driver error.
