7AT throttle lag

critical · 07-16-2013, 09:20 AM

This is dumb. It's not lag. It's the engine down shifting gears and taking you to redline. If you drove in M, you can leave it in 7th to pass people or simply be in the right gear already.

gurneyeagle · 07-16-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

This is dumb. It's not lag. It's the engine down shifting gears and taking you to redline. If you drove in M, you can leave it in 7th to pass people or simply be in the right gear already.

No it's not dumb; by definition it is lag. The question we are debating is the CAUSE of the lag.

The car redlines WHILE the transmission is hunting the gear; it is, in effect, in neutral.

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critical · 07-16-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

No it's not dumb; by definition it is lag. The question we are debating is the CAUSE of the lag.

No it's kind of dumb. It's easy to see they car is simply downshifting. I drove my friends Z because he said there was "throttle lag." Nope, he just drives in auto and the car shifts down 3 or so gears when you mash the pedal at around 45mph.

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

The car redlines WHILE the transmission is hunting the gear; it is, in effect, in neutral.

It doesn't do that.

CSGLEON · 07-16-2013, 08:45 PM

Yeah... I guess maybe it's the transmission gear hunting depending on how much you mash it. But a full peddle press feels like 1...2....3 take off. That's why I have been trying to get used to the m mode. And it's kinda weird I guess but I kinda prefer the shifter nob over the paddles. I typically drive with one hand on the wheel in a relaxed state, not both hands on the wheel flicking paddles. And yeah.. Lag is lag it's a delay.

urbanate · 07-16-2013, 10:10 AM

I've just been using the m mode 100% of the time. No "lag"

KaienZ34 · 07-16-2013, 01:35 PM

I want my two minutes back I lost reading this thread. user647_pic6805_1254965500.gif

CSGLEON · 07-16-2013, 08:55 PM

And yeah I mean I own the car now and like it.. Don't want to get rid of it or anything just thought that it would be nicer if it was very touchy/responsive on throttle. Maybe like someone else stated I should get a tune because it does kinda bug me.

nmjaxx9 · 07-16-2013, 09:03 PM

If you dont want the lag just tap the pedal really fast. Ive noticed this works, or let it rev up to the grand you are looking for and then try and smash it. If you do it right you might be able to get rid of the lag. If not, oh well atleast you tried. And yeah it is an uncanny approach

JARblue · 07-16-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

And yeah I mean I own the car now and like it.. Don't want to get rid of it or anything just thought that it would be nicer if it was very touchy/responsive on throttle. Maybe like someone else stated I should get a tune because it does kinda bug me.

I have a MT and the throttle lag was noticeable as well. I used Dynotronics in New Braunfels for my EcuTek tune, and the new throttle tables give a much better response. They're a forum sponsor on here. PM Joe and check out his threads in the tuning section of the forum

critical · 07-16-2013, 09:47 PM

The car and throttle are super responsive. You're doing it wrong lol

CSGLEON · 07-16-2013, 10:42 PM

Thanks jarblue! Will do. I'm dating a couple girls down that way near Texas state so that's not a big detour.

tiger123 · 07-21-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

im sure this topic has been beatin like a dead horse.. but!
i kinda wish i test drove the 6MT along side my AT. anyone that drives an auto like me most likely can relate. the throttle lag when you mash the peddle is pretty bad in my opinion like a turbo is winding up. one of the reasons i bought the AT was because of reports that it is faster due to computer. so is the 6MT really responsive compared to the 7At for those who have driven both? i am now using trip more then ever even more so then the paddles. i thought the vvel was supposed to be super quick and responsive with valve lift at higher rpms. im no mechanic, but it seems you either have to mash it and get a delay but decent blast off lol. or use triptronic to get a more sporty feel but lack that MT control you need to throw the gears down.

Look into getting a Sprint Booster. I have the 7AT as well. This little add on has all but eliminated any throttle lag. Check out the link below.

Home of Sprint Booster

IMO, it is the best mod bang-for-the-buck you can do for your Z. It eliminates the throttle lag.

07-16-2013, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
CSGLEON Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: austin Posts: 92 Drives: 12 370z silver Rep Power: 12	Yeah... I guess maybe it's the transmission gear hunting depending on how much you mash it. But a full peddle press feels like 1...2....3 take off. That's why I have been trying to get used to the m mode. And it's kinda weird I guess but I kinda prefer the shifter nob over the paddles. I typically drive with one hand on the wheel in a relaxed state, not both hands on the wheel flicking paddles. And yeah.. Lag is lag it's a delay. Last edited by CSGLEON; 07-16-2013 at 08:49 PM.

07-16-2013, 01:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I want my two minutes back I lost reading this thread. user647_pic6805_1254965500.gif __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

07-16-2013, 09:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	The car and throttle are super responsive. You're doing it wrong lol Tigger likes this.

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07-16-2013, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	This is dumb. It's not lag. It's the engine down shifting gears and taking you to redline. If you drove in M, you can leave it in 7th to pass people or simply be in the right gear already.

07-16-2013, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
urbanate Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 43 Drives: 2013 PW Rep Power: 13	I've just been using the m mode 100% of the time. No "lag"

07-16-2013, 08:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
CSGLEON Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: austin Posts: 92 Drives: 12 370z silver Rep Power: 12	And yeah I mean I own the car now and like it.. Don't want to get rid of it or anything just thought that it would be nicer if it was very touchy/responsive on throttle. Maybe like someone else stated I should get a tune because it does kinda bug me.

07-16-2013, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 26	If you dont want the lag just tap the pedal really fast. Ive noticed this works, or let it rev up to the grand you are looking for and then try and smash it. If you do it right you might be able to get rid of the lag. If not, oh well atleast you tried. And yeah it is an uncanny approach

07-16-2013, 10:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
CSGLEON Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: austin Posts: 92 Drives: 12 370z silver Rep Power: 12	Thanks jarblue! Will do. I'm dating a couple girls down that way near Texas state so that's not a big detour.