Question about 7AT

sonic370 · 09-23-2011, 09:21 PM

Should have bought a 6MT i know but dealer didn't have one and i didn't won't to wait. so anyway is there any difference in the way the AT shifts
or responds if you use the paddles or the stick. are does it matter either way.

k20z3 · 09-23-2011, 09:34 PM

The 7 A/T is quicker at shifts, but if it were my car I would still want to feel "attached" to the car, meaning always using a stick shift, I feel you're more engaged, it's a great gear box, and quick when I test drove, but I still have more fun with the manual.

Stick with the manual and have fun snchro rev matchin it

dudesky · 09-24-2011, 12:45 AM

umm I actually never use paddle shifter LOL i always use the stick to + and - it. it just feel better using stick to me

dennis26 · 09-24-2011, 07:33 AM

Most of time use stick. But there are times I perfer paddles.

gr8-wrx · 09-24-2011, 08:43 AM

I use the paddles most of the time. In stop and go traffic on the highway, I use "D".

Dark Sarcasm · 09-24-2011, 10:53 AM

i havent noticed a difference in the speed of shifts between the paddles and the stick. I dont use the stick anymore.
i used it for a while and once I was in auto and went to upshift with the stick and instead ended up in nuetral. Paddles for me from now on.

RandyD · 09-24-2011, 10:58 AM

I find the AT is better than I am

the paddles are fun to play with though..

joshs09slvrZ · 09-24-2011, 12:15 PM

I switched from a 5 speed to the 7AT when I bought my Z. I use the paddles from time to time.

11Thumper · 09-24-2011, 02:46 PM

I roll around in D most of the time. Spirited driving I use the shifter mostly (since I've always driven manual it's more comfortable). If I'm trying to work on my driving lines I use the paddles.

wilsonp · 09-24-2011, 09:37 PM

I almost always use the paddles but I haven't noticed a speed difference. About the only time I use the stick is if my hands are going to be out of position due to turning, if I remember. Plus the I'm tryin to use the paddles more in D instead of M, but it holds the gear a little too long for me mos of the time.

Jordo! · 09-25-2011, 01:29 AM

I think the paddles shift faster.

09-23-2011, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Question about 7AT Should have bought a 6MT i know but dealer didn't have one and i didn't won't to wait. so anyway is there any difference in the way the AT shifts or responds if you use the paddles or the stick. are does it matter either way.

09-23-2011, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	The 7 A/T is quicker at shifts, but if it were my car I would still want to feel "attached" to the car, meaning always using a stick shift, I feel you're more engaged, it's a great gear box, and quick when I test drove, but I still have more fun with the manual. Stick with the manual and have fun snchro rev matchin it __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

09-24-2011, 08:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 611 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	I use the paddles most of the time. In stop and go traffic on the highway, I use "D". __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

09-24-2011, 10:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 16	i havent noticed a difference in the speed of shifts between the paddles and the stick. I dont use the stick anymore. i used it for a while and once I was in auto and went to upshift with the stick and instead ended up in nuetral. Paddles for me from now on. __________________ wax

09-24-2011, 09:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I almost always use the paddles but I haven't noticed a speed difference. About the only time I use the stick is if my hands are going to be out of position due to turning, if I remember. Plus the I'm tryin to use the paddles more in D instead of M, but it holds the gear a little too long for me mos of the time. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

09-24-2011, 12:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
dudesky Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kraid's lair Posts: 516 Drives: E46 M3 6MT Rep Power: 15	umm I actually never use paddle shifter LOL i always use the stick to + and - it. it just feel better using stick to me

09-24-2011, 07:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	Most of time use stick. But there are times I perfer paddles.

09-24-2011, 10:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	I find the AT is better than I am the paddles are fun to play with though..

09-24-2011, 12:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	I switched from a 5 speed to the 7AT when I bought my Z. I use the paddles from time to time.

09-24-2011, 02:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
11Thumper Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 754 Drives: '11 370Z, '01 S2k Rep Power: 17	I roll around in D most of the time. Spirited driving I use the shifter mostly (since I've always driven manual it's more comfortable). If I'm trying to work on my driving lines I use the paddles.

09-25-2011, 01:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I think the paddles shift faster. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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