Any regrets on choice of transmission

sonic370 · 03-05-2011, 08:33 PM

This is not meant as a poll just a quick answer........
I had a 05 350 with 6 MT
I now have a 09 with 7AT.
If you bought the AT and once had the MT do you ever miss the MT?

I would have to say yes there are plenty of times when i wish for the MT
mainly when i won't or need more control of the car....

Driving the AT between 0to50 can get boring. imho

Blue370tt · 03-05-2011, 08:39 PM

You have opened a can of worms here. I had a 2004 350 6mt and now have a 09 370 7at.

I WAY prefer the 7at and have just as much control as an mt just by shifting into manual mode. My line pressures are bumped up through osiris and I am happy.

kenchan · 03-05-2011, 08:40 PM

If you have canyons the AT in manual mode does the trick but no way in hell im I going to buy a AT sportscar where I live.

I prefer AT over MT on lux sedans cruising at night though. Enjoy city lights, smooth jazz, and just sitback.

6MT · 03-05-2011, 08:41 PM

Nope. You should have polled this one, mate!

Blue370tt · 03-05-2011, 08:44 PM

Neither of you have had or do have the 7at......so how can you offer a valid opinion?

Just sayin.........

Baer383 · 03-05-2011, 08:46 PM

I love to have a manual trans but with all the traffic in Atlanta there was no way I was going to buy anything but 7at.

PapoZalsa · 03-05-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

If you have canyons the AT in manual mode does the trick but no way in hell im I going to buy a AT sportscar where I live.

I prefer AT over MT on lux sedans cruising at night though. Enjoy city lights, smooth jazz, and just sitback.

6MT · 03-05-2011, 08:52 PM

kenchan · 03-05-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue370tt

Neither of you have had or do have the 7at......so how can you offer a valid opinion?

Just sayin.........

red6spd · 03-05-2011, 09:09 PM

MT for life (well at least on a sports car) As much as the 7at is cool you still have a massive torque converter going around and around in there and it will never have that direct feeling of a stick. Not trying to start sh*t but the auto was only put into cars like vetts Z's and other sports cars for women. (not saying women cant drive stick, my mom taught me)

steveg78 · 03-05-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

Not trying to start sh*t but the auto was only put into cars like vetts Z's and other sports cars for women.

unsubscribing so my inbox does not get flooded!

ProfessorDave · 03-05-2011, 09:26 PM

I'm pretty sure you're going to get nothing but strong opinions, sonic. The "I will NEVER get a sports car with an AT" crowd is fairly stubborn, myself included. I wouldn't even test drive a car with one.

I won't try to speak for others, but I realize I am becoming a bit of a dinosaur on this issue. Ferrari, Porsche, and even Nissan don't offer MT on some sports cars because they don't maximize performance.

I also realize Nissan could not appeal to the range of enthusiasts without offering an AT. They know we aren't all tracking the car, and some of us suffer through stop and go city traffic everyday.

So, to each their own

, even though MT is way better, and my Z could beat up your Z

mick · 03-05-2011, 09:27 PM

no regrets. some people like to shift and some people don't like to shift. i like to shift.

red6spd · 03-05-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

I'm pretty sure you're going to get nothing but strong opinions, sonic. The "I will NEVER get a sports car with an AT" crowd is fairly stubborn, myself included. I wouldn't even test drive a car with one.

I won't try to speak for others, but I realize I am becoming a bit of a dinosaur on this issue. Ferrari, Porsche, and even Nissan don't offer MT on some sports cars because they don't maximize performance.

I also realize Nissan could not appeal to the range of enthusiasts without offering an AT. They know we aren't all tracking the car, and some of us suffer through stop and go city traffic everyday.

So, to each their own

, even though MT is way better, and my Z could beat up your Z

The AT in the cars you mentioned are alot different then the one in the Z correct? As much as I would rather get the new GTR in a good old 6spd even if it ment a few ticks slower but the only way it comes is with the flappy pedal tranny.

christian370z · 03-05-2011, 09:57 PM

I am very happy with my 6MT and would have it no other way. Here are the reasons behind why I prefer a manual transmission:

-Much more direct in feel both in power delivery and drivability
-Can handle more power reliably
-Suit the character of the Z
-Provides a level of driver involvement I believe an AT can never replicate

The 6MT in the 370z is not the most refined gear box but I love it, however I have to say the 7AT is very good at what it does.

03-05-2011, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Any regrets on choice of transmission This is not meant as a poll just a quick answer........ I had a 05 350 with 6 MT I now have a 09 with 7AT. If you bought the AT and once had the MT do you ever miss the MT? I would have to say yes there are plenty of times when i wish for the MT mainly when i won't or need more control of the car.... Driving the AT between 0to50 can get boring. imho

03-05-2011, 08:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Nope. You should have polled this one, mate! __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-05-2011, 08:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	I love to have a manual trans but with all the traffic in Atlanta there was no way I was going to buy anything but 7at. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

03-05-2011, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	__________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

03-05-2011, 09:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	MT for life (well at least on a sports car) As much as the 7at is cool you still have a massive torque converter going around and around in there and it will never have that direct feeling of a stick. Not trying to start sh*t but the auto was only put into cars like vetts Z's and other sports cars for women. (not saying women cant drive stick, my mom taught me) __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

03-05-2011, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 15	You have opened a can of worms here. I had a 2004 350 6mt and now have a 09 370 7at. I WAY prefer the 7at and have just as much control as an mt just by shifting into manual mode. My line pressures are bumped up through osiris and I am happy.

03-05-2011, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	If you have canyons the AT in manual mode does the trick but no way in hell im I going to buy a AT sportscar where I live. I prefer AT over MT on lux sedans cruising at night though. Enjoy city lights, smooth jazz, and just sitback.

03-05-2011, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blue370tt Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 279 Drives: Nissan Juke Rep Power: 15	Neither of you have had or do have the 7at......so how can you offer a valid opinion? Just sayin.........

03-05-2011, 09:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I'm pretty sure you're going to get nothing but strong opinions, sonic. The "I will NEVER get a sports car with an AT" crowd is fairly stubborn, myself included. I wouldn't even test drive a car with one. I won't try to speak for others, but I realize I am becoming a bit of a dinosaur on this issue. Ferrari, Porsche, and even Nissan don't offer MT on some sports cars because they don't maximize performance. I also realize Nissan could not appeal to the range of enthusiasts without offering an AT. They know we aren't all tracking the car, and some of us suffer through stop and go city traffic everyday. So, to each their own , even though MT is way better, and my Z could beat up your Z __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

03-05-2011, 09:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	no regrets. some people like to shift and some people don't like to shift. i like to shift.

03-05-2011, 09:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I am very happy with my 6MT and would have it no other way. Here are the reasons behind why I prefer a manual transmission: -Much more direct in feel both in power delivery and drivability -Can handle more power reliably -Suit the character of the Z -Provides a level of driver involvement I believe an AT can never replicate The 6MT in the 370z is not the most refined gear box but I love it, however I have to say the 7AT is very good at what it does. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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