Automatic 2-1 rough downshifting

spearfish25 · 04-14-2009, 03:07 PM

I have a 6MT so I can't comment specifically. However, perhaps I can start the discussion and be of some help.

First, this is occurring on an automatic downshift performed by the car? ie, you're not shifting from 2 to 1 on your own? If YOU were doing the shift, I'd tell you it's unnecessary to downshift from 2 to 1 while the car is still moving...just shift to 1st once stopped.

Second, you might be able to circumvent this by shifting to neutral before coming to a complete stop, much as you do in a manual transmission. I haven't driven the 7AT in the 370Z, but many paddleshifters go to neutral with a 'double' paddle pull (ie both at the same time). If you did this when coming to a stop, it may avoid the issue.

The most help will of course come from those who have the 7AT and I'm sure you're waiting for their input...

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04-14-2009, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I have a 6MT so I can't comment specifically. However, perhaps I can start the discussion and be of some help. First, this is occurring on an automatic downshift performed by the car? ie, you're not shifting from 2 to 1 on your own? If YOU were doing the shift, I'd tell you it's unnecessary to downshift from 2 to 1 while the car is still moving...just shift to 1st once stopped. Second, you might be able to circumvent this by shifting to neutral before coming to a complete stop, much as you do in a manual transmission. I haven't driven the 7AT in the 370Z, but many paddleshifters go to neutral with a 'double' paddle pull (ie both at the same time). If you did this when coming to a stop, it may avoid the issue. The most help will of course come from those who have the 7AT and I'm sure you're waiting for their input...