Confessions of a 7AT Driver

H2O_Doc · 06-01-2013, 04:16 PM

While I know this thread should die a peaceful death, I have to say that it got me to goofing around with my 7AT and I was quite surprised. I've had other vehicles with shift-o-matics (mostly large trucks and SUVs) and they seemed a bit gimmicky, apart from use in towing. I found the quasi-manual mode surprising useful for getting a little more control out of the gearbox. It certainly helps making sure one is in the right gear coming out of the corners. Anyway, I still lament not having a 6MT, but maybe a little less now. Moreover, I am still happy as a good fart to have a 370Z.

Cbtech · 06-01-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kidkotic2001

I had a Manual Z and now have an Auto I can tell you that I loved both. I could not tell the difference between both. If I would buy another Z I would get it Auto again.

one of the premier Z Turner/mechanic, Rob w/ Zcar garage actually recommended going auto instead of manual when I was asking for suggestions. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go 350 again or 370 and he said "you should check out the A/T 370z it will blow your mind!"

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H2O_Doc · 06-02-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st

Women like a guy who is good with his hand It takes a certain amount of finesse to drive a stick shift well, and women know that. If you can show a lady that you are skilled enough to shift a car without giving her whiplash, she’ll be sure to want to see what other skills you have.

Man, if it were that easy, we'd (males) not be running around making jackasses of ourselves for the better part of our waking hours. We'd not be behaving like the the dung-slinging chimps we hail from, and you'd have a Nobel Peace (or Piece) prize.

What women want? What you speak of is highly illusive, perhaps a fable, and still unknown. Finding the G Spot with my Z spot? I'll give it a try (but with my 7AT).

H2O_Doc · 06-02-2013, 07:36 PM

Odd turn.

JARblue · 06-03-2013, 12:29 PM

Does anyone know if the ASC function reset when you turn the car off? My friend's MB CLK-500 had a similar feature - if you drove it casual it would keep the shift points at lower RPMs and the throttle response was slower, however, if you mash the pedal every chance it would be more responsive and stay in the power band a lot more without having it floored. The stupid thing was it reset every time you turned the damn car off

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-03-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Does anyone know if the ASC function reset when you turn the car off? My friend's MB CLK-500 had a similar feature - if you drove it casual it would keep the shift points at lower RPMs and the throttle response was slower, however, if you mash the pedal every chance it would be more responsive and stay in the power band a lot more without having it floored. The stupid thing was it reset every time you turned the damn car off

From what i notice, it's within minutes. You can be driving calm for say an hour, but if you spend 10 minutes trying to drive aggressive, the car begins to change the way it reads your inputs and gets more aggressive.

Shutting the car on and off had no effect for me. It seems to remember accordingly.

JARblue · 06-03-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

From what i notice, it's within minutes. You can be driving calm for say an hour, but if you spend 10 minutes trying to drive aggressive, the car begins to change the way it reads your inputs and gets more aggressive.

Shutting the car on and off had no effect for me. It seems to remember accordingly.

My problem was the Benz would take 5-10 min to learn (depending on the route and traffic), and then we would be at our destination

That's good. This was over 5 years ago in the Benz, so I don't know how new or advanced the technology was at that time. It definitely didn't remember...

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-03-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

My problem was the Benz would take 5-10 min to learn (depending on the route and traffic), and then we would be at our destination

That's good. This was over 5 years ago in the Benz, so I don't know how new or advanced the technology was at that time. It definitely didn't remember...

The downside to it is driving calm weens it down within 10 min as well, so if you're not shifting at high rpms often and hittin the gas. It loses aggressiveness. So if excellent responses mean anything to you at all times. You will burn lots of gas in the a7 trying to keep the asc alive with your drive style. lol.

Thats a small or large downside depending on who you are. I drive aggressive more than not so, my car 70% of the time understands me.

Before going to the track. Drive around like a nut for 15-30 min. Shut off the car for like 30 cuz it might be at 250 degrees depending if you are cooled or not. Then turn it back on and race with confidence.

JARblue · 06-03-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

The downside to it is driving calm weens it down within 10 min as well, so if you're not shifting at high rpms often and hittin the gas. It loses aggressiveness. So if excellent responses mean anything to you at all times. You will burn lots of gas in the a7 trying to keep the asc alive with your drive style. lol.

Thats a small or large downside depending on who you are. I drive aggressive more than not so, my car 70% of the time understands me.

I don't like that at all. I never considered the 7AT in the first place, but knowing that would have taken it out of the running right away.

Wonka2581 · 06-03-2013, 12:43 PM

Has any done this (stillen grounding kit)
Is there any truth to this? I just can rap my head around it, I mean really how can a ground wire do all of that?

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-03-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

Has any done this (stillen grounding kit)
Is there any truth to this? I just can rap my head around it, I mean really how can a ground wire do all of that?

You just feel the shifts change faster, the transmission feels more responsive... What else do you think it does? Only works for autos though. The transmission is more electronically involved than the manual. thats why.

Red__Zed · 06-03-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You just feel the shifts change faster, the transmission feels more responsive... What else do you think it does? Only works for autos though. The transmission is more electronically involved than the manual. thats why.

Do you think the wiring supplied with the car to be insufficient?

Wonka2581 · 06-03-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You just feel the shifts change faster, the transmission feels more responsive... What else do you think it does? Only works for autos though. The transmission is more electronically involved than the manual. thats why.

I get that I have a 7AT, but someone said it adds HP?

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-03-2013, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

I get that I have a 7AT, but someone said it adds HP?

Oh... Ugh no, whoever said that is BS'ing. It will increase responsiveness that will make the car "mildly" faster, hp non-involved though.

Magic Bus · 06-03-2013, 01:54 PM

Can't believe this thread is 19 page long. I bet OP is not even following it anymore

But in case he is, enjoy your AT as it is really a good one, and there is no way I can shift faster with my manual than you can with your paddles.

However if you get a chance to own a stick, try it. That's the only way to really know if you will really like it or not. Doing just one or two learning drives with a stick, just won't do it.

I'm lucky to own both as my GTI is an auto with paddles and it's quick shifting as well. But the only time the GTI gets driven is when I need extra room in the car, other than that I prefer driving the Z because of the manual trans.

One last note, the GTI paddles move with the steering wheel. Personally I prefer the paddles stationary, like in the Z. Enjoy your 7AT guys, it's a good one

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06-01-2013, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 15	While I know this thread should die a peaceful death, I have to say that it got me to goofing around with my 7AT and I was quite surprised. I've had other vehicles with shift-o-matics (mostly large trucks and SUVs) and they seemed a bit gimmicky, apart from use in towing. I found the quasi-manual mode surprising useful for getting a little more control out of the gearbox. It certainly helps making sure one is in the right gear coming out of the corners. Anyway, I still lament not having a 6MT, but maybe a little less now. Moreover, I am still happy as a good fart to have a 370Z.

06-02-2013, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 15	Odd turn.

06-03-2013, 01:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Can't believe this thread is 19 page long. I bet OP is not even following it anymore But in case he is, enjoy your AT as it is really a good one, and there is no way I can shift faster with my manual than you can with your paddles. However if you get a chance to own a stick, try it. That's the only way to really know if you will really like it or not. Doing just one or two learning drives with a stick, just won't do it. I'm lucky to own both as my GTI is an auto with paddles and it's quick shifting as well. But the only time the GTI gets driven is when I need extra room in the car, other than that I prefer driving the Z because of the manual trans. One last note, the GTI paddles move with the steering wheel. Personally I prefer the paddles stationary, like in the Z. Enjoy your 7AT guys, it's a good one