I just took out a 7AT for a ride...

MeetJoeAsian · 09-04-2009, 02:21 PM

...and WOW...I bought a 6MT because I hated how the previous generation lagged so much when I downshifted...it took away the fun away from the car...I called a buddy up from the dealership next door and took one out for a spin just to see how it drives, and I gotta say DAMN!!! Now I wish I had bought a 7AT...hehehehe....that thing blipped down freak fast as hell...probably faster than an average person can downshift a 6MT...man, now I'm considering trading mine in for a 7AT...hehehe...(not really...but not a bad idea)....I'd be able to sit further back with a 7AT cuz I don't have to worry about a clutch, and I won't rub the steering wheel or seat bolster when I get into the car...but, egh, I'm happy with my 6MT...

shabarivas · 09-04-2009, 02:28 PM

I dont know about all that downshift as fast as an average person - but the tq converters on these cars are LEAGUES ahead of the VQ35 generation

NXTAZEE · 09-04-2009, 02:33 PM

I've driven both and I ordered the 7AT.

Lug · 09-04-2009, 02:41 PM

The total shift time is close to 500 miliseconds. On the 350Z it approached one full second to totally complete a shift. I've heard a really good manual shifter will get close to 300 milliseconds.

kannibul · 09-04-2009, 02:46 PM

Amazing. What I've been saying since I bought mine to all the "sports car must be a manual or it's a waste" crowd...being confirmed yet again that the 7AT is a damn good transmission...

VCuomo · 09-04-2009, 03:22 PM

The 7AT sure works for me!

av370 · 09-04-2009, 03:52 PM

I drove both and the salesman was cool, I launched both with the vdc off and the auto blew my mind, hooked like awd, hit the rev limiter in the blink of an eye, went back and signed on the dotted line...

SlikNik · 09-04-2009, 03:58 PM

Love my auto so far. I drive 60 miles daily and like my coffee while driving and don't want to do the balancing act. This transmission is the NUTS

One_Quick_Z · 09-04-2009, 04:14 PM

I love mine also!!

I have taken the car our for spirited driving and had the VDC off and rolling at 10mph then throttle down and when I shifted into 2nd it broke the tires loose!!! I was not expecting that at all!

DAN

MeetJoeAsian · 09-04-2009, 04:14 PM

screw it...if anyone wanna swap a 7AT for a 6MT, please let me know...mine is a Monterrey Blue base 6MT with 4000 miles with sport package...looking for a 7AT with sport package...anyone interested, hit me up...

I know the difference in the sport package between the 6MT and the 7AT is the synchro-rev matching, other than that, anything else different between them? Although the Nissan website states that the 7AT has synchro-rev matching too, I can't see how that's beneficial to an automatic. I never really paid attention to the 7AT before. Can someone chime me in on the difference in the 7AT with and without sport package? ThanX

G35guy84 · 09-04-2009, 04:30 PM

It really is a sigh of relief to hear other 7AT owners talk about how much they love it, especially those who compared it to the 6MT. I was starting to get discouraged, thinking I made a mistake by buying the 7AT since most people rave about how much they love 6MT and the Synchro-Rev, and that sports cars "MUST = manual transmission" as Kannibul pointed out.

I know of one guy on this forum (don't remember the name) who swapped out his 7AT for 6MT, and I was thinking about doing the same (as crazy as that may sound) until I saw the postings on this thread. I thought I was alone in being impressed about how fast the auto can blip through the gears. Thanks, guys, for the positive reinforcement!!

chris410 · 09-04-2009, 04:30 PM

I took my friend out last night to an empty lot and launched my 7AT...he said...DAMN I read that the Z is fast but DAMN lol...good reaction considering his car is pretty modded and would eat up my Z! I think it surprised him how well and how fast the Z gets off the line.

I've never had a complaint about my auto...shifts are fast and it is a blast in manual mode. 6MT VS 7AT you really can't go wrong with either one.

awesomez · 09-04-2009, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeetJoeAsian

Although the Nissan website states that the 7AT has synchro-rev matching too, I can't see how that's beneficial to an automatic.

Even if it was a gimmick it's a pretty nice thing to have. With it in place, it drives like a manual, even sounds like it without the headache of the clutch.

MeetJoeAsian · 09-04-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G35guy84

It really is a sigh of relief to hear other 7AT owners talk about how much they love it, especially those who compared it to the 6MT. I was starting to get discouraged, thinking I made a mistake by buying the 7AT since most people rave about how much they love 6MT and the Synchro-Rev, and that sports cars "MUST = manual transmission" as Kannibul pointed out.

I know of one guy on this forum (don't remember the name) who swapped out his 7AT for 6MT, and I was thinking about doing the same (as crazy as that may sound) until I saw the postings on this thread. I thought I was alone in being impressed about how fast the auto can blip through the gears. Thanks, guys, for the positive reinforcement!!

you mean if I had kept my mouth shut, I coulda traded cars with you? hehehe

kannibul · 09-04-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awesomez

Even if it was a gimmick it's a pretty nice thing to have. With it in place, it drives like a manual, even sounds like it without the headache of the clutch.

Yep, it's like the perfect woman. Tame at home and in front of friends, but in the bedroom...crazy sex kitten!

09-04-2009, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 16	I just took out a 7AT for a ride... ...and WOW...I bought a 6MT because I hated how the previous generation lagged so much when I downshifted...it took away the fun away from the car...I called a buddy up from the dealership next door and took one out for a spin just to see how it drives, and I gotta say DAMN!!! Now I wish I had bought a 7AT...hehehehe....that thing blipped down freak fast as hell...probably faster than an average person can downshift a 6MT...man, now I'm considering trading mine in for a 7AT...hehehe...(not really...but not a bad idea)....I'd be able to sit further back with a 7AT cuz I don't have to worry about a clutch, and I won't rub the steering wheel or seat bolster when I get into the car...but, egh, I'm happy with my 6MT... __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian

09-04-2009, 02:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 17	I've driven both and I ordered the 7AT. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

09-04-2009, 02:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	The total shift time is close to 500 miliseconds. On the 350Z it approached one full second to totally complete a shift. I've heard a really good manual shifter will get close to 300 milliseconds. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

09-04-2009, 04:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	I love mine also!! I have taken the car our for spirited driving and had the VDC off and rolling at 10mph then throttle down and when I shifted into 2nd it broke the tires loose!!! I was not expecting that at all! DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

09-04-2009, 04:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 16	screw it...if anyone wanna swap a 7AT for a 6MT, please let me know...mine is a Monterrey Blue base 6MT with 4000 miles with sport package...looking for a 7AT with sport package...anyone interested, hit me up... I know the difference in the sport package between the 6MT and the 7AT is the synchro-rev matching, other than that, anything else different between them? Although the Nissan website states that the 7AT has synchro-rev matching too, I can't see how that's beneficial to an automatic. I never really paid attention to the 7AT before. Can someone chime me in on the difference in the 7AT with and without sport package? ThanX __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian Last edited by MeetJoeAsian; 09-04-2009 at 04:22 PM.

09-04-2009, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	I dont know about all that downshift as fast as an average person - but the tq converters on these cars are LEAGUES ahead of the VQ35 generation

09-04-2009, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	Amazing. What I've been saying since I bought mine to all the "sports car must be a manual or it's a waste" crowd...being confirmed yet again that the 7AT is a damn good transmission...

09-04-2009, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	The 7AT sure works for me!

09-04-2009, 03:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
av370 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: antelope valley CA Posts: 70 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 264	I drove both and the salesman was cool, I launched both with the vdc off and the auto blew my mind, hooked like awd, hit the rev limiter in the blink of an eye, went back and signed on the dotted line...

09-04-2009, 03:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	Love my auto so far. I drive 60 miles daily and like my coffee while driving and don't want to do the balancing act. This transmission is the NUTS

09-04-2009, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
G35guy84 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New York Posts: 305 Drives: '09 370Z 7AT Sprt PW Rep Power: 16	It really is a sigh of relief to hear other 7AT owners talk about how much they love it, especially those who compared it to the 6MT. I was starting to get discouraged, thinking I made a mistake by buying the 7AT since most people rave about how much they love 6MT and the Synchro-Rev, and that sports cars "MUST = manual transmission" as Kannibul pointed out. I know of one guy on this forum (don't remember the name) who swapped out his 7AT for 6MT, and I was thinking about doing the same (as crazy as that may sound) until I saw the postings on this thread. I thought I was alone in being impressed about how fast the auto can blip through the gears. Thanks, guys, for the positive reinforcement!! __________________ '09 Nissan 370Z Base 7AT - Sport Package - Pearl White \| Performance Mods: Stillen G3 CAI \| F.I. HFC \| F.I. TDX CBE w/ 18" resonators \| Megan Racing coilover kit \| Ichiba rear camber kit \| 20mm front / 25mm rear H&R spacers \| Aesthetic Mods: White interior/license plate LEDs \| 6000K bulbs \| 20% tint

09-04-2009, 04:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
chris410 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 345 Drives: 10' GT500 Rep Power: 16	I took my friend out last night to an empty lot and launched my 7AT...he said...DAMN I read that the Z is fast but DAMN lol...good reaction considering his car is pretty modded and would eat up my Z! I think it surprised him how well and how fast the Z gets off the line. I've never had a complaint about my auto...shifts are fast and it is a blast in manual mode. 6MT VS 7AT you really can't go wrong with either one. __________________ Chris Current: 2014 WRX Stage I + SPT / 2013 Hayabusa 202HP Former:09 370Z 7-AT PW/Ark Type 2 exhaust/Evo R lip/TSW Nurburgring carbon

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