Those with AT, what do you use for MT mode?

TamZ · 03-09-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

I like the fact that there is no need to put it in to MT mode to use to paddles just hit it and go shifting up or down.

This is something I just learned about 2 weeks ago, reading on this forum. I like that too!

Vegitto-kun · 03-09-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TamZ

I don't think I have mastered the art of the manual downshifting with this car yet..which is strange, because I've driven manuals off and on since the 80s'..but it seems like whenever I try to do the manual downshifting thing ..It ends up giving me this big ole engine roar and then the other people in the cars around me just turn around and look over at me and I feel like they probably think I accidentally mis-shifted into neutral. I assume I'm downshifting too soon (RPMS too high) but I try to watch that and it still does it. So now I just shift up and tend to forget about downshifting manually and just let the car do it for me. I'm getting old.

its odd.

if I want to downshift without it going ROAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR

I have to slow down untill 1600-1800 rpms BUT

if I am too slow it automatically downshifts and then it does a double downshift so from 3rd to 1st

which is very ROAR.

TamZ · 03-09-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

its odd.

if I want to downshift without it going ROAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR

I have to slow down untill 1600-1800 rpms BUT

if I am too slow it automatically downshifts and then it does a double downshift so from 3rd to 1st

which is very ROAR.

Yes..I get that double downshift a LOT..which is why I think I'm just not very talented at "automatic" manual shifting LOL! I did better in the 6MT!

fullmonty · 03-09-2010, 05:43 PM

When I do it, I use the paddles, Its also the only time both hands are on the wheel.

kenchan · 03-09-2010, 05:46 PM

if i had the AT, i would use the paddles for downshifting while going straight, but use the shifter if i have to turn.

Trips · 03-09-2010, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fullmonty

When I do it, I use the paddles, Its also the only time both hands are on the wheel.

Thanks! i'd hate to know what your doing with the right hand while it's in D..

kannibul · 03-09-2010, 05:49 PM

Stick. Paddles I hardly ever use.

nuTinmuch · 03-09-2010, 05:56 PM

I like the paddles. Took a while to get used to them, but they are pretty damn fun.

elmz · 03-09-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TamZ

If I put it in Manual mode (which is, sadly, hardly ever..) I use the stick itself. I've only used the paddle shifters to show someone how they work.. For whatever reason I never drive with both hands on my wheel...even though I have tried. It seems like even when I'm just cruising around in Automatic, I have one hand on that gear shifter thing...I guess its a throwback to my stick shift days or maybe I "think" it makes me look faster when I'm driving it

I don't have the AT but I would probably use the paddles. I mostly drive with both hands on the wheel, I feel more connected that way

. And I pretend everyday is a circuit race so I sit and drive like I'm racing

(without speeding of course).

SophiaZ · 03-09-2010, 06:26 PM

Unlike everyone else, I like the paddles. It's a different feeling, and it seems quicker than the shifter. But I alternate them both. I mainly drive in D tho

Vegitto-kun · 03-09-2010, 06:32 PM

you know it would be nice if we could see the gear numbers while in D like the GT-R does

Red370 · 03-09-2010, 07:06 PM

I think the question I have for you is, You're european and drive an auto? your friends must have a field day with you.

Diocletian · 03-09-2010, 07:44 PM

ok Im probably weird but I carried this over from my 2008 GTI that had DSG. Gears 1, 3, 5, and 7 I shift with the paddles. Gears 2, 4, and 6 I shift with the stick. When at rest or cruising my hand rests on the shift knob.

Red370 · 03-09-2010, 07:51 PM

now thats just confusing bud.

Trips · 03-09-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

now thats just confusing bud.

03-09-2010, 05:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	When I do it, I use the paddles, Its also the only time both hands are on the wheel. __________________

03-09-2010, 05:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 18	I like the paddles. Took a while to get used to them, but they are pretty damn fun. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

03-09-2010, 07:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I think the question I have for you is, You're european and drive an auto? your friends must have a field day with you. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	now thats just confusing bud. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if i had the AT, i would use the paddles for downshifting while going straight, but use the shifter if i have to turn.

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Diocletian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 350 Drives: 09 370z CY A7 Rep Power: 15	ok Im probably weird but I carried this over from my 2008 GTI that had DSG. Gears 1, 3, 5, and 7 I shift with the paddles. Gears 2, 4, and 6 I shift with the stick. When at rest or cruising my hand rests on the shift knob.