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Originally Posted by JARblue
I agree with "to each their own". My very first experience with paddle shifters on the Z was on a track. I was completely befuddled. My shifts were terrible, and my lines were all over the place. I even hit the windshield wiper stalk unnecessarily. Of course, the GoPro was right above one, making it bend horribly 
I got back into my own 6MT a few hours later on the same track and felt like I was home 
My wife really wants a 7AT Z now (it was her 6MT Z originally). I think it would be a great idea - I can get more practice with those paddle shifters  |
Ah mr. JAR, I remember that day too! It was my first time on a track with a manual Z and I struggled with the synchro rev downshifting as I was used to heal and toe. I finally had to turn it off. Missed a few braking points and almost tore out the transmission at one point!
When we got in the GT-R's I was back at home banging downshifts with the paddles like a pro.
To each his own. I've just never been a fan of the clutch on the G37/Z after spending decades in Hondas and Acuras.
Sadly, it looks like there won't be any manual trans options in a few years.
Definitely both are skills to hone.
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