shift light in your auto??
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This is not a thread of manual vs. auto.
Just for the records - an auto Z will have almost identical times (in a straight line) as a manual Z. So stop flaming the OP.
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Just for the records - an auto Z will have almost identical times (in a straight line) as a manual Z. So stop flaming the OP.
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Hou, TX
Why not just leave it in drive? You have an auto, and its programmed to shift at the optimal points for maximum acceleration at WOT from the factory. You can't do it quicker or more precise than that, so why slow yourself down?
Some people like to use manual mode around curves and such.. its not so hard to beleive, maybe hes not talking about just driving in a straight line, i dont see why its so hard to understand it would help when in manual mode. Thats the only time i use manual mode really is when going around curvy areas or if i wanna hear my exhaust.
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From: TUALATIN,OR-E-GON NOT ORY-GONE
Originally Posted by Wheelman
Why not just leave it in drive? You have an auto, and its programmed to shift at the optimal points for maximum acceleration at WOT from the factory. You can't do it quicker or more precise than that, so why slow yourself down?
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From: TUALATIN,OR-E-GON NOT ORY-GONE
Originally Posted by JunkStory
This is not a thread of manual vs. auto.
Just for the records - an auto Z will have almost identical times (in a straight line) as a manual Z. So stop flaming the OP.
OP - get whatever you want for your car
Just for the records - an auto Z will have almost identical times (in a straight line) as a manual Z. So stop flaming the OP.
OP - get whatever you want for your car
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Originally Posted by Wheelman
Why not just leave it in drive? You have an auto, and its programmed to shift at the optimal points for maximum acceleration at WOT from the factory. You can't do it quicker or more precise than that, so why slow yourself down?
You might ask...then why did I get an auto? Lol..good question. I didn't really have a choice, my color was #1 priority and I never even saw an MT in my searches. However I'm not afraid to admit- I do like it much, much more than I thought I would. Its nice to not have to deal with gears in traffic (which is everywhere around me). And its nice in general to not always have to use a second foot...shifting is the same concept, just clutchless.
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Originally Posted by md350
However I'm not afraid to admit- I do like it much, much more than I thought I would.
shifting is the same concept, just clutchless.
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Hou, TX
Originally Posted by md350
I'm almost always in manual mode...the only time this would be true is if you floored it from a dead stop and didn't let go. When driving around its nice to be in the gear you want and be able to upshift or downshift, to stay in gear without the computer intervening.
You might ask...then why did I get an auto? Lol..good question. I didn't really have a choice, my color was #1 priority and I never even saw an MT in my searches. However I'm not afraid to admit- I do like it much, much more than I thought I would. Its nice to not have to deal with gears in traffic (which is everywhere around me). And its nice in general to not always have to use a second foot...shifting is the same concept, just clutchless.
You might ask...then why did I get an auto? Lol..good question. I didn't really have a choice, my color was #1 priority and I never even saw an MT in my searches. However I'm not afraid to admit- I do like it much, much more than I thought I would. Its nice to not have to deal with gears in traffic (which is everywhere around me). And its nice in general to not always have to use a second foot...shifting is the same concept, just clutchless.
I'm in agreement here, I guess I just assumed you were talking about straight line acceleration. I could see the benefit of an auto z from time to time, considering I commute during rush hour in Houston every day. I got love for all Zs, 6 speed and auto. 
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Originally Posted by Wheelman
Ahh, I guess it would make things a little more fun in the corners I'm in agreement here, I guess I just assumed you were talking about straight line acceleration. I could see the benefit of an auto z from time to time, considering I commute during rush hour in Houston every day. I got love for all Zs, 6 speed and auto.
I'm in agreement here, I guess I just assumed you were talking about straight line acceleration. I could see the benefit of an auto z from time to time, considering I commute during rush hour in Houston every day. I got love for all Zs, 6 speed and auto. Same here it all depends on a persons needs and taste i probably would of swooped up a 6speed but theres too many headaches.With nissan and their clutches that they cant seem to get right.