How Many 7AT Drivers Have Done This...

Jason · 01-08-2010, 09:18 AM

I'm not even going to ask if this has happened to anyone because I know I can't be the only retard. Lol...

I switch between Auto and Manual mode sometimes throughout my daily commute (not like mid-driving, although I think that's fine too). I mean I'll be driving in auto, then at a light I'll switch to manual, etc. get bored 15 minutes later, switch back.

I was in manual, pulled up to a light, put it in auto, got a phone call (distracted) then forgot and thought I was still in stick. When I go to shift up (thinking I'm in 1st), I popped it into neutral. It was pretty embarrassing...

... please tell me I'm not the only one this has happened to.

vipor · 01-08-2010, 09:28 AM

yep, the only one.

antman22 · 01-08-2010, 11:24 AM

I haven't done that yet, but now that I've read this, watch it happen to me today. I don't use my cell phone in the car all that often however, so I'm not all that distracted. Usually the distractions come from hot women, in which case that'd be terribly embarrassing for it occur in front of them.

j.arnaldo · 01-08-2010, 11:42 AM

Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks. You're an individual: Do you enjoy doin' that? Knock yourself out, guy! Me? I'm 60, so I keep it on "D". No problemo.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-08-2010, 11:50 AM

I Don't talk on cell phones while driving to avoid careless behavior..

cptspeed · 01-08-2010, 02:07 PM

Join the club. in manual I have pulled back(into second on a stick)instead of forward. Redlined it too. Doh

Jason · 01-08-2010, 03:19 PM

i dont think age has much to do with it - im 22. i just like to shift it from time to time. it's more exciting and gives more control. i hate when im on D, coming to a stop and the car upshifts pushing me forward a bit. sometimes you have to make a sudden stop and that upshift boost is a little scary...

i dont know, it was just on my mind. sometimes people try to act like they dont make mistakes, so i felt like this was one of those things people do and never really talk about.

UNKNOWN_370, i dont use the cell while driving, but the call came in while i was at a red light. do you follow the speed limit at all times too?

Babeblues04 · 01-08-2010, 03:31 PM

SigPapa226 · 01-08-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

i dont think age has much to do with it - im 22. i just like to shift it from time to time. it's more exciting and gives more control. i hate when im on D, coming to a stop and the car upshifts pushing me forward a bit. sometimes you have to make a sudden stop and that upshift boost is a little scary...

i dont know, it was just on my mind. sometimes people try to act like they dont make mistakes, so i felt like this was one of those things people do and never really talk about.

UNKNOWN_370, i dont use the cell while driving, but the call came in while i was at a red light. do you follow the speed limit at all times too?

If you like the ecitement & control, why did you get an AT?

cptspeed · 01-08-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SigPapa226

If you like the ecitement & control, why did you get an AT?

Cause if we want to feel old and drive like the blue hairs, we can!

Demon Z · 01-09-2010, 03:52 AM

I did that in my A/T 350Z several times.

Trips · 01-09-2010, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

yep, the only one.

bumblez · 01-09-2010, 03:57 AM

I did..several time before.

ricky bobby · 01-09-2010, 04:10 AM

IMO using the paddles is easier

Jason · 01-09-2010, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SigPapa226

If you like the ecitement & control, why did you get an AT?

because (in no particular order):

1. i felt like it and can
2. i had the extra cash
3. higher resale value
4. i like having options (it's stick when i want, it's auto when i want)
5. it's faster than the manual (oh snap. relax guys, it's not that serious)
6. traffic (i'm a business guy, i take a lot of calls, drive clients around, i dont have time to fiddle with stick shift all the time - see #4)
7. i have a lifetime warranty. dont have to worry about clutches.

i had a stick car and im over that little "phase" (im not saying it's a phase for everyone, it just was for me). these are MY reasons and i dont care what anyone else thinks about it because they were my hard-earned $35000. everyone is different.

01-08-2010, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	How Many 7AT Drivers Have Done This... I'm not even going to ask if this has happened to anyone because I know I can't be the only retard. Lol... I switch between Auto and Manual mode sometimes throughout my daily commute (not like mid-driving, although I think that's fine too). I mean I'll be driving in auto, then at a light I'll switch to manual, etc. get bored 15 minutes later, switch back. I was in manual, pulled up to a light, put it in auto, got a phone call (distracted) then forgot and thought I was still in stick. When I go to shift up (thinking I'm in 1st), I popped it into neutral. It was pretty embarrassing... ... please tell me I'm not the only one this has happened to.

01-08-2010, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	yep, the only one. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-08-2010, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I Don't talk on cell phones while driving to avoid careless behavior.. Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 01-08-2010 at 11:53 AM.

01-08-2010, 11:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	I haven't done that yet, but now that I've read this, watch it happen to me today. I don't use my cell phone in the car all that often however, so I'm not all that distracted. Usually the distractions come from hot women, in which case that'd be terribly embarrassing for it occur in front of them.

01-08-2010, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks. You're an individual: Do you enjoy doin' that? Knock yourself out, guy! Me? I'm 60, so I keep it on "D". No problemo.

01-08-2010, 02:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 17	Join the club. in manual I have pulled back(into second on a stick)instead of forward. Redlined it too. Doh

01-08-2010, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	i dont think age has much to do with it - im 22. i just like to shift it from time to time. it's more exciting and gives more control. i hate when im on D, coming to a stop and the car upshifts pushing me forward a bit. sometimes you have to make a sudden stop and that upshift boost is a little scary... i dont know, it was just on my mind. sometimes people try to act like they dont make mistakes, so i felt like this was one of those things people do and never really talk about. UNKNOWN_370, i dont use the cell while driving, but the call came in while i was at a red light. do you follow the speed limit at all times too?

01-08-2010, 03:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Babeblues04 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NOVA Posts: 136 Drives: 2011 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 16

01-09-2010, 03:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 17	I did that in my A/T 350Z several times.

01-09-2010, 03:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
bumblez Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 326 Drives: Amuse 370z Rep Power: 16	I did..several time before.