DS mode on the 7at ?

08g37 · 02-04-2010, 04:13 PM

does the 7at transmission have a ds mode (drive sport mode) like the infinits. as far as i know i thought it doesn't but then again i do not own a 370z but a g37. im curious about it and if not what is this guy talking about ? Nissan 370Z Roadster Review from Motoring TV

azn370z · 02-04-2010, 04:47 PM

What is ds mode? An automatic should have full auto mode and manual mode.

Matt · 02-04-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

What is ds mode? An automatic should have full auto mode and manual mode.

I believe he's referring to the mode in which some automatic transmission cars will shift at higher rpms to give the auto a "sportier" feel.

I belive the G and the Camaro both have this feature. The Z does not.

azn370z · 02-04-2010, 05:40 PM

The 370z will learn the drivers style Of driving and it can hold the gear longer and shift at a higher rpm in full auto mode. So the g37 has a button to turn the ds mode on?

08g37 · 02-04-2010, 05:46 PM

on my g37coupe thers 3 setting.. full auto, ds (drive sport mode) and manual. you just have to switch the lever to the left and it goes into ds mode pull the lever up or down or pull either paddle then goes into manual .i thought maybe the 370 might have that to i guess not

theDreamer · 02-04-2010, 05:48 PM

The Z has two modes, D & M.
D: Will shift how you are driving, if you are slowing accelerating it will do fuel conservation, etc. If you floor it, it will hold to a higher RPM.
M: Full manual

Chris`I · 02-05-2010, 09:15 AM

On the 7ATs I've driven (assume its the same in the US as the UK), we have two modes as above, but also in full auto, you can use the paddles to override and shift up and down, but if then the car thinks you need to shift up/down later it will automatically take over again. In manual mode it leaves the shifting to you even if you batter it off the rev limiter or go so low you stall

I think this was the same as the G37S I drove too, although I didnt go through any real testing with both cars, just what I saw test driving them. Still only 2 modes, stick one way and it was in D and there it was M (with +/- going foward and backwards with the stick)

kannibul · 02-05-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 08g37

on my g37coupe thers 3 setting.. full auto, ds (drive sport mode) and manual. you just have to switch the lever to the left and it goes into ds mode pull the lever up or down or pull either paddle then goes into manual .i thought maybe the 370 might have that to i guess not

If you do that with the Z, it will stay in whatever gear it is until fuel cutoff from redline, or automatically down shift you to a lower gear, if you get the engine down around idle (won't kill the engine) - but then when you accellerate, it will stay in whatever gear you left in in.

kannibul · 02-05-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris`I

On the 7ATs I've driven (assume its the same in the US as the UK), we have two modes as above, but also in full auto, you can use the paddles to override and shift up and down, but if then the car thinks you need to shift up/down later it will automatically take over again. In manual mode it leaves the shifting to you even if you batter it off the rev limiter or go so low you stall

I think this was the same as the G37S I drove too, although I didnt go through any real testing with both cars, just what I saw test driving them. Still only 2 modes, stick one way and it was in D and there it was M (with +/- going foward and backwards with the stick)

It will not let you stall the engine.

Chris`I · 02-05-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

It will not let you stall the engine.

Intersting, it let me get low enough I thought it was about to! Thats good to know

Lug · 02-05-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 08g37

does the 7at transmission have a ds mode (drive sport mode) like the infinits. as far as i know i thought it doesn't but then again i do not own a 370z but a g37. im curious about it and if not what is this guy talking about ? Nissan 370Z Roadster Review from Motoring TV

I go into "drive sport mode" by depressing my accelerator farther down on my 350Z. It works like magic!

WUKILLABEEZ78 · 02-05-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 08g37

does the 7at transmission have a ds mode (drive sport mode) like the infinits. as far as i know i thought it doesn't but then again i do not own a 370z but a g37. im curious about it and if not what is this guy talking about ? Nissan 370Z Roadster Review from Motoring TV

My 2008 G35 sport sedan (5-speed automatic) has the DS (Drive Sport) mode also. If you put the car in this mode it's shift points are more aggressive. The car shifts on it's own but shifts faster as opposed to how it shifts in regular auto mode. On all 2007 and up G35 sedans or G37 coupes or sedans (automatics with the sport package) you have the option of driving the car 4 ways: regular auto mode, DS (Drive Sport mode), autostick, or paddle shifters.

molamann · 02-05-2010, 03:57 PM

What's the purpose of DS when you have paddles?

08g37 · 02-05-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WUKILLABEEZ78

My 2008 G35 sport sedan (5-speed automatic) has the DS (Drive Sport) mode also. If you put the car in this mode it's shift points are more aggressive. The car shifts on it's own but shifts faster as opposed to how it shifts in regular auto mode. On all 2007 and up G35 sedans or G37 coupes or sedans (automatics with the sport package) you have the option of driving the car 4 ways: regular auto mode, DS (Drive Sport mode), autostick, or paddle shifters.

actually it doesn't shift faster !!! it just keeps your revs up for spirited driving and you don't need sport package for ds it comes standard

02-04-2010, 04:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
08g37 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: new york Posts: 12 Drives: 08 infiniti g37s Rep Power: 16	DS mode on the 7at ? does the 7at transmission have a ds mode (drive sport mode) like the infinits. as far as i know i thought it doesn't but then again i do not own a 370z but a g37. im curious about it and if not what is this guy talking about ? Nissan 370Z Roadster Review from Motoring TV

02-04-2010, 04:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	What is ds mode? An automatic should have full auto mode and manual mode. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	The 370z will learn the drivers style Of driving and it can hold the gear longer and shift at a higher rpm in full auto mode. So the g37 has a button to turn the ds mode on? __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

02-04-2010, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The Z has two modes, D & M. D: Will shift how you are driving, if you are slowing accelerating it will do fuel conservation, etc. If you floor it, it will hold to a higher RPM. M: Full manual __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-05-2010, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chris`I Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: UK Posts: 65 Drives: 10 370Z 40th 7AT Rep Power: 16	On the 7ATs I've driven (assume its the same in the US as the UK), we have two modes as above, but also in full auto, you can use the paddles to override and shift up and down, but if then the car thinks you need to shift up/down later it will automatically take over again. In manual mode it leaves the shifting to you even if you batter it off the rev limiter or go so low you stall I think this was the same as the G37S I drove too, although I didnt go through any real testing with both cars, just what I saw test driving them. Still only 2 modes, stick one way and it was in D and there it was M (with +/- going foward and backwards with the stick) __________________ 370z Quartz Black Edition / 40th Anni 7AT (95 / 370) In the UK? Check out the UKs best 350z/370z specific club www.350z-uk.com / www.370z-uk.net

02-04-2010, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
08g37 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: new york Posts: 12 Drives: 08 infiniti g37s Rep Power: 16	on my g37coupe thers 3 setting.. full auto, ds (drive sport mode) and manual. you just have to switch the lever to the left and it goes into ds mode pull the lever up or down or pull either paddle then goes into manual .i thought maybe the 370 might have that to i guess not

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molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	What's the purpose of DS when you have paddles?

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