Manual or Automatic - What do you have?

nuTinmuch · 02-01-2010, 06:20 PM

The community here seems to care a lot less about auto or manual. It seems like a lot of people have an obvious preference, but aren't up to force it on others, which is cool.

Zdom · 02-01-2010, 09:41 PM

Has anyone taken an automatic to the track?

Even the Indy cars are moving toward automatic:

Excerpt from The Indianapolis 500 Electronic Edge...

Adam Schaechter, chief engineer at AJ Foyt Racing, says that one of the biggest changes in the race over the past few years has been the switch to the current six-speed, all-forward-gears, semi-automatic transmission. It eliminates the clutch pedal and provides electronic control to synchronize timing and torque requirements, resulting in a smooth, efficient transition.

The drivers only have to contend with a paddle shifter that toggles up or down one gear. The shift control incorporates strain gauges to determine when a driver desires a transition. This has led to a “shift without lift” approach to driving, where the driver always has the “pedal to the metal.”

shadow2k · 02-01-2010, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zdom

Has anyone taken an automatic to the track?

Even the Indy cars are moving toward automatic:

Excerpt from The Indianapolis 500 Electronic Edge...

Adam Schaechter, chief engineer at AJ Foyt Racing, says that one of the biggest changes in the race over the past few years has been the switch to the current six-speed, all-forward-gears, semi-automatic transmission. It eliminates the clutch pedal and provides electronic control to synchronize timing and torque requirements, resulting in a smooth, efficient transition.

The drivers only have to contend with a paddle shifter that toggles up or down one gear. The shift control incorporates strain gauges to determine when a driver desires a transition. This has led to a “shift without lift” approach to driving, where the driver always has the “pedal to the metal.”

I could let someone else drive for me too, but that wouldn't be any fun.

StLRedrider · 02-01-2010, 10:53 PM

6 spd

6MT · 02-01-2010, 10:54 PM

At least now the SRM totals are on the correct side of the MT totals.

DJ_TJ · 02-02-2010, 06:46 AM

my sports cars are manual and my grocery getter is automatic.

Portlander · 02-02-2010, 08:34 AM

This will seem odd, but I actually prefer driving with the SRM turned off so far. Picked up the car only 3 weeks ago and have put very few miles on it, maybe my preference will change with time.

billydsz · 02-02-2010, 08:44 AM

Automatic. I also have a color tv and I use a microwave. My grill uses propane instead of charcoal too.

Zdom · 02-02-2010, 10:28 AM

I have driven manuals all my life, this is my first semi-automatic sports car but it gives me the best of both words. No constant shifting when in traffic or the city and "shifting" fun when I want to cut lose on a curvy road or track. I love it. I guess that's why Nissan makes it with the two options, other sports cars don't.

mick · 02-02-2010, 11:19 AM

i am so glad nissan did not make one type of transmission for the 370z like they did for the GT-R. if they did, i would have to buy another car.

Lug · 02-02-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

My grill uses propane instead of charcoal too.

You've lost all credibility with that statement, poser.

Iceman · 02-02-2010, 12:31 PM

My 350 is auto, basically for the comfort of city driving in traffic and such, but my next car will definitely be a manual, I miss having the full control!

billydsz · 02-02-2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

You've lost all credibility with that statement, poser.

LOL

6MT · 02-02-2010, 05:52 PM

One of the reasons I have a manual (besides the purity of the drive) was that my wife can't drive it.

(sorry honey)

rudi · 02-02-2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick

i am so glad nissan did not make one type of transmission for the 370z like they did for the GT-R. if they did, i would have to buy another car.

If the 370 had a transmission like the GT-R, there would be no question the auto would be the way to go if you could afford the extra cost which would not be cheap.

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02-01-2010, 06:20 PM	#31 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	The community here seems to care a lot less about auto or manual. It seems like a lot of people have an obvious preference, but aren't up to force it on others, which is cool. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

02-01-2010, 10:53 PM	#34 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	6 spd __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

02-01-2010, 10:54 PM	#35 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	At least now the SRM totals are on the correct side of the MT totals. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-02-2010, 08:34 AM	#37 (permalink)
Portlander Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 69 Drives: 10 370Z PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 16	This will seem odd, but I actually prefer driving with the SRM turned off so far. Picked up the car only 3 weeks ago and have put very few miles on it, maybe my preference will change with time. __________________ Life is a highway!

02-01-2010, 09:41 PM	#32 (permalink)
Zdom Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 46 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tour Rep Power: 16	Has anyone taken an automatic to the track? Even the Indy cars are moving toward automatic: Excerpt from The Indianapolis 500 Electronic Edge... Adam Schaechter, chief engineer at AJ Foyt Racing, says that one of the biggest changes in the race over the past few years has been the switch to the current six-speed, all-forward-gears, semi-automatic transmission. It eliminates the clutch pedal and provides electronic control to synchronize timing and torque requirements, resulting in a smooth, efficient transition. The drivers only have to contend with a paddle shifter that toggles up or down one gear. The shift control incorporates strain gauges to determine when a driver desires a transition. This has led to a “shift without lift” approach to driving, where the driver always has the “pedal to the metal.”

02-02-2010, 06:46 AM	#36 (permalink)
DJ_TJ Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: soul cal Posts: 29 Drives: 09 nismo #0097 Rep Power: 15	my sports cars are manual and my grocery getter is automatic.

02-02-2010, 08:44 AM	#38 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	Automatic. I also have a color tv and I use a microwave. My grill uses propane instead of charcoal too.

02-02-2010, 10:28 AM	#39 (permalink)
Zdom Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: VA Posts: 46 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Tour Rep Power: 16	I have driven manuals all my life, this is my first semi-automatic sports car but it gives me the best of both words. No constant shifting when in traffic or the city and "shifting" fun when I want to cut lose on a curvy road or track. I love it. I guess that's why Nissan makes it with the two options, other sports cars don't.

02-02-2010, 11:19 AM	#40 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	i am so glad nissan did not make one type of transmission for the 370z like they did for the GT-R. if they did, i would have to buy another car.

02-02-2010, 12:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
Iceman Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ATL Posts: 21 Drives: 04 350Z DB Rep Power: 15	My 350 is auto, basically for the comfort of city driving in traffic and such, but my next car will definitely be a manual, I miss having the full control! __________________ 04 350Z touring DB w/nav \| Volk GT-7 gunmetal \|toyo t1-r \| shorty antenna \| JWT \| Pioneer 4200 \| dark tint \| JL Audio/Stealthbox \| ProClip iPhone holder \| Tanabe GF210

02-02-2010, 05:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	One of the reasons I have a manual (besides the purity of the drive) was that my wife can't drive it. (sorry honey) __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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