shift light in your auto??
08-23-2007, 05:24 AM
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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.
08-23-2007, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Fairly Z
I've got an AT, too. Hey, guys. Don't hate on the AT Zs. We can always shift faster than you, no matter how hard you try! While my car's stock at the moment, I've got a buddy with an '04 Corvette, pushing 480 to the rear wheels. It's also an automatic, and he's beaten numerous cars with more power simply because the car shifts fast as hell. But, yeah, I agree there's nothing quite like a six speed. Lol... But, while a shift light is nice, it's better to just listen for it. Only instance I can think of where I'd need one is if I've got my music really loud, but that's stupid to be tackling corners while doing that anyway. If you want one, it shouldn't be very hard to hook one up to the tach.
when u redline ur gears,.... shifting is not a complicated matter... just step and let go.... let's shift from 5->2 let's see who does it faster ok?
06 350ZR MT ... AND I GOT A NISMO TITANIUM SHIFT *** ROFLFLFLFLFLF?... no? ^_-
08-23-2007, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by lilquazyvietboi
let's shift from 5->2 let's see who does it faster ok?
06 350ZR MT ... AND I GOT A NISMO TITANIUM SHIFT *** ROFLFLFLFLFLF?... no? ^_-
06 350ZR MT ... AND I GOT A NISMO TITANIUM SHIFT *** ROFLFLFLFLFLF?... no? ^_-
MT fanboys
arguing like their ***** depends on their shifting ability...
08-23-2007, 06:40 AM
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ahhh yes, what was this thread about - shift light, right.
FWIW a GTECH-RR has a built in shift light (and works for MT and AT
). It reads the tach signal through the electrical system so hook up is easy.
The much less expensive option is the KP technologies shift light (if you don't want any of the performance logging of the Gtech).
The UTEC also has a built in 3 stage shift light, but it doesn't work with the current firmware... though that may be fixed some day.
FWIW a GTECH-RR has a built in shift light (and works for MT and AT
). It reads the tach signal through the electrical system so hook up is easy.The much less expensive option is the KP technologies shift light (if you don't want any of the performance logging of the Gtech).
The UTEC also has a built in 3 stage shift light, but it doesn't work with the current firmware... though that may be fixed some day.
08-23-2007, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by blackstealthz
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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.
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.
yeah and the auto is so much better. wait 10 years and then think about what would have caused less of a headache when your replacing your whole transmission because the electronics went out. been there..done that and it cost a ton.
08-23-2007, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Fairly Z
I've got an AT, too. Hey, guys. Don't hate on the AT Zs. We can always shift faster than you, no matter how hard you try! While my car's stock at the moment, I've got a buddy with an '04 Corvette, pushing 480 to the rear wheels. It's also an automatic, and he's beaten numerous cars with more power simply because the car shifts fast as hell. But, yeah, I agree there's nothing quite like a six speed. Lol... But, while a shift light is nice, it's better to just listen for it. Only instance I can think of where I'd need one is if I've got my music really loud, but that's stupid to be tackling corners while doing that anyway. If you want one, it shouldn't be very hard to hook one up to the tach.
08-23-2007, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by gjoey66
shift faster...yea if you are drag racing...the first time it shifts on you "fast" at the apex of a turn...you're going to be planting corn...
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08-23-2007, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by gjoey66
shift faster...yea if you are drag racing...the first time it shifts on you "fast" at the apex of a turn...you're going to be planting corn...
08-23-2007, 07:29 AM
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Since this thread is about shift light, it's quite useful on my 6mt. Had the wife practice on it because we didn't have a beater. It helped to remind her that she needs to shift it pretty soon...and at the same time, she can keep her eyes on the road.
I wouldn't mind getting an AT because it does suck driving a MT during rush hour. Nothing wrong with an AT 350z.
I wouldn't mind getting an AT because it does suck driving a MT during rush hour. Nothing wrong with an AT 350z.
08-23-2007, 08:01 AM
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This is truly the down fall of the entire Z community. If we aren't all insulting one another about AT vs MT its Z vs G or 03z vs 07z . Honestly the time I spend on the G forums I really don't see anywhere near as much hating going on between members. It's really sad guys, the op asked a question he didn't start a debate.
08-23-2007, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
I'll never understand those that buy a AT and then use it in manual mode all the time
Originally Posted by md350
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.
08-23-2007, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by floppydizzle
This is truly the down fall of the entire Z community. If we aren't all insulting one another about AT vs MT its Z vs G or 03z vs 07z . Honestly the time I spend on the G forums I really don't see anywhere near as much hating going on between members. It's really sad guys, the op asked a question he didn't start a debate.
08-23-2007, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RedLine 350z
Very true. Spent my most of my time in Nissanclub.com when I had a 2.5 Alty and there's more hate here amongst 350z owners than the 2.5/3.5/SER Alty.
08-23-2007, 11:21 AM
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I also see too many threads were people go off on others because their parents bought them a Z. Who the **** cares, who bought what for who its none of our business.
Really after trying to read through these threads I really wish i bought a G, and i'm not saying the G is better, but on average the owner/forum members are a lot more mature.
Really after trying to read through these threads I really wish i bought a G, and i'm not saying the G is better, but on average the owner/forum members are a lot more mature.
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