AT guys,what RPM do U downshift

JARblue · 09-21-2016, 10:25 AM

I usually downshift above 5K RPMS. Gotta hit that money shift

ChopsZ · 09-21-2016, 11:12 AM

When I got my Z, I got the proper Z... You know, the one with a 6-speed manual transmission and without that useless syncro rev-match. With 25+ years driving experience, my brain knows when to tell my right foot to apply enough throttle for a proper rev-match when downshifting.

And there's no "set" rpm to downshift into. It all depends on the situation. Likewise for which gear you need to drop into. Just because you're in 5th gear doesn't exactly mean you have to or need to drop into 4th next. Sometimes, you have to go right into 3rd or maybe even 2nd straight from 5th (emergency situations). Try doing that with a lousy automatic transmission.

Again... Many years driving experience with a proper transmission.

Lemkey99 · 09-21-2016, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChopsZ

When I got my Z, I got the proper Z... You know, the one with a 6-speed manual transmission and without that useless syncro rev-match. With 25+ years driving experience, my brain knows when to tell my right foot to apply enough throttle for a proper rev-match when downshifting.

And there's no "set" rpm to downshift into. It all depends on the situation. Likewise for which gear you need to drop into. Just because you're in 5th gear doesn't exactly mean you have to or need to drop into 4th next. Sometimes, you have to go right into 3rd or maybe even 2nd straight from 5th (emergency situations). Try doing that with a lousy automatic transmission.

Again... Many years driving experience with a proper transmission.

This thread is about the 7AT tranny so your useless remarks are not needed. GTFO

Ghostvette · 09-21-2016, 12:28 PM

Ibtl....

ChopsZ · 09-21-2016, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemkey99

This thread is about the 7AT tranny so your useless remarks are not needed. GTFO

Watch yourself there, noobie...

Besides, I know exactly what this thread is about. Your post is useless, not mine. If... IF you could take anything from what I said other than just getting pissy, you'd figure out that the same rules apply no matter what transmission is used.

So please, take your own advise and

AestheticCM1 · 09-21-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Array

This is pretty much how I also handle my AT, Shifters when I'm feeling spirited and auto when I feel like being a lazy American

Automatic transmissions (even those with paddles) are for the lazy, imho. Some people love them though, so I won't knock them. However, for me, an automatic transmission of any kind really kills the driving experience. Specifically, my experience tracking a 458 Italia was ruined by the paddles. Why Ferrari would axe the beautiful gated shifter is beyond my comprehension. According to Ferrari, it's purely for numbers, but perhaps those wealthy enough to buy them new are dumb enough to shy away from manual transmissions.

Anyway, in response to your post, I try not to let the RPMs spike above 5000 on downshifts, unless I really need every pony.

ANMVQ · 09-21-2016, 01:48 PM

usually around 3k, but I downshift all the way to 1st also. I NEVER drive my car in anything other than manual.

Also never been in 7th LOL

jameZ_10 · 09-21-2016, 03:28 PM

3-4000

mishuko · 09-21-2016, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

I usually downshift above 5K RPMS. Gotta hit that money shift

I think I almost money shifted... meant to go to 5th but I'm a noob and went to 3rd.... err oops

MagmaRed370z · 09-21-2016, 04:02 PM

Downshifts at 3K is the sweet spot. The sound is amazing, specially if you have aftermarket exhaust.

ViCiouS · 09-21-2016, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Just because you're in 5th gear doesn't exactly mean you have to or need to drop into 4th next. Sometimes, you have to go right into 3rd or maybe even 2nd straight from 5th (emergency situations). Try doing that with a lousy automatic transmission.

Again... Many years driving experience with a proper transmission.

My 'lousy automatic' will do that, and faster then you manually can.

Properly slower and less efficient than available technology.*

But anyways, OP. It all depends on how you're driving. 'Sweet spot' for sound is probably 3,500. 'Sweet spot' for MPG is probably around 1,500. And 'Sweet spot' for tracking is probably around 4,000.

Jsolo · 09-21-2016, 05:50 PM

I'm at a point in my life where deciding whether the next car will have 3 pedals or 2 is a true dilemma. The 3 pedal version is more exciting to drive, but the 2 is more practical.

Anyways, as indicated above, depends on the situation. Usually I won't downshift lower than 3rd or 2nd when approaching a stop. Otherwise, depends on the corner, incline, etc.

ChopsZ · 09-21-2016, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViCiouS

My 'lousy automatic' will do that, and faster then you manually can.

Properly slower and less efficient than available technology.*

AAAANNNNDDDD... In every day driving, how fast someone or something shifts has absolutely no bearing on anything.

Also... Typically, automatics are less efficient when it comes to true whp numbers if you want to argue that point as well.

KN21283 · 09-21-2016, 06:26 PM

Why does it always have to turn into an auto vs manual thread?

Then again this thread was pretty much asking for it.

To each their own.

JARblue · 09-21-2016, 07:28 PM

Here's the official thread to keep it going

[OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread

09-21-2016, 10:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I usually downshift above 5K RPMS. Gotta hit that money shift ChopsZ likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	When I got my Z, I got the proper Z... You know, the one with a 6-speed manual transmission and without that useless syncro rev-match. With 25+ years driving experience, my brain knows when to tell my right foot to apply enough throttle for a proper rev-match when downshifting. And there's no "set" rpm to downshift into. It all depends on the situation. Likewise for which gear you need to drop into. Just because you're in 5th gear doesn't exactly mean you have to or need to drop into 4th next. Sometimes, you have to go right into 3rd or maybe even 2nd straight from 5th (emergency situations). Try doing that with a lousy automatic transmission. Again... Many years driving experience with a proper transmission. xfrgtr, AestheticCM1 and ramoszx12r like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	usually around 3k, but I downshift all the way to 1st also. I NEVER drive my car in anything other than manual. Also never been in 7th LOL __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

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KN21283 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nyc Posts: 312 Drives: Pw Rep Power: 13	Why does it always have to turn into an auto vs manual thread? Then again this thread was pretty much asking for it. To each their own.

09-21-2016, 07:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Here's the official thread to keep it going [OFFICIAL] Manual v. Automatic Thread __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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