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Old 12-15-2012, 09:13 PM   #84 (permalink)
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If there is one thing Porsche should be known for, it isn't their steering feel (yes even their new electric setup). It's their new PDK transmission. I mean seriously, holy **** it's unreal. You never feel the shifts, you only hear them. Makes me happy that they put the paddles on the wheel itself because shifting mid corner is not a problem at all. Maybe it's because I have dynamic engine mounts as an option, which does help with that. I wish I could drive one without them to see if they actually do help.

Realistically I would pay 50k for a Nismo Z (with touring - I know that's not possible) with a PDK transmission in it. I wish Nissan worked a bit more on their transmission, and valued the importance of it much more. I hope the next gen Z works on this issue, just as much as the hp issue. And important transmission is essential in a car. I know I'm comparing a dual clutch with my traditional manual, but I have had a chance to drive the 7MT and my thoughts remain the same. I have never driven a AT 370Z though. So I can't really comment that accurately..
I found myself just constantly pulling the paddles, switching off between hands, just because each shift just feels so perfect. It's hard to explain, it's just perfect.

However, it is not perfect in normal mode. And to be honest I never keep it in normal mode because everything feels a little sluggish, whereas sport mode tickles my trousers.. Have yet to try sport plus mode.
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