[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

jpkirk · 02-16-2015, 12:08 PM

Awww ... it got moved ...

sigh.

Luciano13 · 02-20-2015, 04:19 PM

Here's a question.....
How many guys pick MT vs AT in video games

LinPark · 02-21-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

Here's a question.....
How many guys pick MT vs AT in video games

Come on man, everybody knows that the AT in games is faster - most people who develop these games are in their early 20's and don't know how to drive an MT much less code it up properly - I'd be stupid if I didn't choose the AT there because I like to win when I play.

Everybody knows it's different in real life though.

Tadpole · 02-22-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LinPark

Come on man, everybody knows that the AT in games is faster - most people who develop these games are in their early 20's and don't know how to drive an MT much less code it up properly - I'd be stupid if I didn't choose the AT there because I like to win when I play.

Everybody knows it's different in real life though.

Quit hating when the ECU is faster than human input. Auto's are the borg so resistance is futile.

LinPark · 02-22-2015, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Quit hating when the ECU is faster than human input. Auto's are the borg so resistance is futile.

If AT's are the borg, I'll take resistance every time.

jchammond · 02-21-2015, 05:08 PM

A/T is quicker.

Limeybastard · 02-21-2015, 10:56 PM

Auto, less driver involving but has its perks.

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jpkirk · 02-23-2015, 09:38 AM

I would have to pick auto since I don't have a wheel with a shifter ... or a wheel for that matter. Just the stupid joystick on the controller. Course this would imply that I play these games. Used to but life is kinda keeping me busy doing other things.

Joker_J · 02-23-2015, 09:43 AM

I have a 7 A/T with the sport package and I love it.
I do like manual but I also like the feel of the paddle shifters xD
(Also, less things to mod/upgrade) lol

JARblue · 02-23-2015, 09:49 AM

I would like to say that I made some concerted efforts as of late to try the fastest shift from 1-2 I could make. I've made probably 10-15 of them over the past few weeks.

One time only ... I felt like I had a shift that was reasonably close to the fastest shift I've experienced in the 7AT. I feel like the difference would have been negligible even on a drag strip (as there are other variables that would make more of difference in a single run). However, I am not consistent like the 7AT.

Oh and of course, I got pulled over on that run. The cop said he paced me at 76 mph when I shifted from 2nd to 6th at ~62 mph. Thankfully, his motorcycle takes video footage, which he reviewed and only gave me a warning when realized I did not continue accelerating beyond the speed limit.

11Thumper · 02-23-2015, 06:09 PM

Funny to see people's views here...

Why care so much 6MT vs. 7AT? I've been driving stick since I learned to drive and do it quite well. I'm pretty sure most here who argue so much in favor of the 6MT can't shift as well as the 7AT in reality. Not insulting anyone here, but trying to figure out the whole point of the argument. Just buy what you want and live with it. I have the 7AT and I'm quite happy with it. Sure, it can get boring but in the mountains I don't feel like I'm missing anything over my S2k. I mean really, do you feel THAT much more connected to your car in 90% of your driving to work/the store/movies/etc just because you have the 6MT?

I get it, shifting on your own is cool. If the 7AT wasn't so good I would be totally in favor of the 6MT. However, both are great transmissions so just pick what you want. I personally feel the weakness of the clutch slave cylinder makes the 6MT a headache to begin with since replacing it requires dropping the transmission.

JARblue · 02-23-2015, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Why care so much 6MT vs. 7AT? I've been driving stick since I learned to drive and do it quite well. I'm pretty sure most here who argue so much in favor of the 6MT can't shift as well as the 7AT in reality. Not insulting anyone here, but trying to figure out the whole point of the argument...

I get it, shifting on your own is cool. If the 7AT wasn't so good I would be totally in favor of the 6MT. However, both are great transmissions so just pick what you want. I personally feel the weakness of the clutch slave cylinder makes the 6MT a headache to begin with since replacing it requires dropping the transmission.

This guy gets it. Agree 100%. 7AT is better than just about every 370Z MT driver. But get what you want. I solved the clutch pedal and clutch hydraulic system weaknesses by purchasing the RJM pedal assembly and Z1's CSC Elimination Kit (before OEM CSC failed). No more dropping the transmission to fix hydraulic system issues.

The one thing you don't get is the whole point of the argument. Which is ......

Tadpole · 02-23-2015, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

This guy gets it. Agree 100%. 7AT is better than just about every 370Z MT driver. But get what you want. I solved the clutch pedal and clutch hydraulic system weaknesses by purchasing the RJM pedal assembly and Z1's CSC Elimination Kit (before OEM CSC failed). No more dropping the transmission to fix hydraulic system issues.

The one thing you don't get is the whole point of the argument. Which is ......

So you had to modify it to compete with the A/T???

Tadpole · 02-23-2015, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Funny to see people's views here...

Why care so much 6MT vs. 7AT? I've been driving stick since I learned to drive and do it quite well. I'm pretty sure most here who argue so much in favor of the 6MT can't shift as well as the 7AT in reality. Not insulting anyone here, but trying to figure out the whole point of the argument. Just buy what you want and live with it. I have the 7AT and I'm quite happy with it. Sure, it can get boring but in the mountains I don't feel like I'm missing anything over my S2k. I mean really, do you feel THAT much more connected to your car in 90% of your driving to work/the store/movies/etc just because you have the 6MT?

I get it, shifting on your own is cool. If the 7AT wasn't so good I would be totally in favor of the 6MT. However, both are great transmissions so just pick what you want. I personally feel the weakness of the clutch slave cylinder makes the 6MT a headache to begin with since replacing it requires dropping the transmission.

Get off the fence homie and pick a side.

11Thumper · 02-23-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tadpole

Get off the fence homie and pick a side.

I did, based on my needs at the time. Can't you read?

Ok, back to

if that's all that matters here.

02-16-2015, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-23-2015, 09:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	I would have to pick auto since I don't have a wheel with a shifter ... or a wheel for that matter. Just the stupid joystick on the controller. Course this would imply that I play these games. Used to but life is kinda keeping me busy doing other things. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

02-23-2015, 09:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I would like to say that I made some concerted efforts as of late to try the fastest shift from 1-2 I could make. I've made probably 10-15 of them over the past few weeks. One time only ... I felt like I had a shift that was reasonably close to the fastest shift I've experienced in the 7AT. I feel like the difference would have been negligible even on a drag strip (as there are other variables that would make more of difference in a single run). However, I am not consistent like the 7AT. Oh and of course, I got pulled over on that run. The cop said he paced me at 76 mph when I shifted from 2nd to 6th at ~62 mph. Thankfully, his motorcycle takes video footage, which he reviewed and only gave me a warning when realized I did not continue accelerating beyond the speed limit. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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02-21-2015, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	A/T is quicker.

02-21-2015, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	Auto, less driver involving but has its perks. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

02-23-2015, 09:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
Joker_J Track Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Ville, KY Posts: 580 Drives: 2014 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 13	I have a 7 A/T with the sport package and I love it. I do like manual but I also like the feel of the paddle shifters xD (Also, less things to mod/upgrade) lol

02-23-2015, 06:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 18	Funny to see people's views here... Why care so much 6MT vs. 7AT? I've been driving stick since I learned to drive and do it quite well. I'm pretty sure most here who argue so much in favor of the 6MT can't shift as well as the 7AT in reality. Not insulting anyone here, but trying to figure out the whole point of the argument. Just buy what you want and live with it. I have the 7AT and I'm quite happy with it. Sure, it can get boring but in the mountains I don't feel like I'm missing anything over my S2k. I mean really, do you feel THAT much more connected to your car in 90% of your driving to work/the store/movies/etc just because you have the 6MT? I get it, shifting on your own is cool. If the 7AT wasn't so good I would be totally in favor of the 6MT. However, both are great transmissions so just pick what you want. I personally feel the weakness of the clutch slave cylinder makes the 6MT a headache to begin with since replacing it requires dropping the transmission.

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