Will the 370Z be offered with auto trans only?
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From: MD
Originally Posted by aznguy370z
The dual clutch doesn't lose hp like an automatic with a torque converter. The dual clutch shifts gears faster than auto with torque converter. Even the auto in the is-f can't shift as fast a dc. Don't worry the 370z most likely will not offer a dc.
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Originally Posted by daryl.blas
More indepth: Dual-Clutches is exactly as it sounds. Two clutches. Basically one cluch usually engages odd numbers and the other even. So if you take off in first, the second clutch automatically engages two, so when you tap that wheel mounted clutch one disengages and two engages while your in second the first clutch engages third and so on and so forth (no pun intended). That's about how it works.
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Originally Posted by Greg06
To be more clear, when one gear engages the other gear is already engaged (simultaneously) and so on and so forth.
I was like.. How could I simplify this? ..haha, Thanks!
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gtr/370 needs a true manual option; 10 step ps3 style "cheat code" for a good launch is really cheezy. there's no way I'd give up full control from a real manual and a left footed clutch. talk about boring, some areas don't need "progression" IMO 
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