need to learn how to drive auto.

Limeybastard · 05-12-2014, 07:29 PM

Ive been driving stick nearly all my life, anyone have any videos or advise on how to drive the 7at the best ( exciting ) way possible for when the need arises? thanks.

madwi · 05-12-2014, 07:40 PM

pull the paddles when it is time to shift. Be in D not R for best results.

Redglare · 05-12-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by madwi

pull the paddles when it is time to shift. Be in D not R for best results.

Those are good points , I concur with this wise man.

I do have to add though, even thought I've only driven the 7AT for about 20 miles I found it best to shift at redline

falconfixer · 05-12-2014, 07:47 PM

Do you live under power lines?

Zerocool · 05-12-2014, 08:07 PM

eat paint chips as a kid

enkei2k · 05-12-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Ive been driving stick nearly all my life, anyone have any videos or advise on how to drive the 7at the best ( exciting ) way possible for when the need arises? thanks.

left foot on gas pedal and right foot on brake pedal for best results.

shadoquad · 05-12-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

Do you live under power lines?

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Originally Posted by Zerocool

eat paint chips as a kid

Hahahahahahahahaha....why?

Limeybastard · 05-12-2014, 09:03 PM

I must admit that I am getting used to and love the down shift ability whilst in D. So far I am mastering that technique.

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Limeybastard · 05-12-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Redglare

Those are good points , I concur with this wise man.

I do have to add though, even thought I've only driven the 7AT for about 20 miles I found it best to shift at redline

Funny you mention the redline. I was in D and a couple times floored the gas pedal, noticed the red limiter blink twice.

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Jordo! · 05-12-2014, 09:16 PM

Cruising, I usually upshift just after 2K; higher, natch, if accelerating briskly.

The gears seem to be matched to MPH quite a bit -- I find 4th will automatically downshift at low speeds and below 2K, where as, say, 3rd and 5th are far more forgiving.

A lot of it is just getting used to what speed vs RPM vs gear for downshifts -- when coming to a stop, if fairly quickly, I will skip 4th entirely and just actuate two shifts so I'm rolling to a stop in 3, then blip to 2, and then 1 at under 5 mph.

Alternatively, you could let the ECU handle down shifts and you just control up until it feels more natural.

Note that the ECU learns your shifting habits, so it may feel a bit quirky in D for a few days after rowing through the gears manually.

ZeroZeta · 05-12-2014, 10:06 PM

also recommend letting the car downshift for you when coming to a stop. Likes to fight you if you are manually downshifting 2 - 1.

Limeybastard · 05-12-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeroZeta

also recommend letting the car downshift for you when coming to a stop. Likes to fight you if you are manually downshifting 2 - 1.

I normally don't down shift past 3rd manually. In fact come to think about it I never do. As you mentioned I let the car do that bit. Downshift 3rd is sweet spot for engine braking normally for me.

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Solomatrix · 05-12-2014, 10:14 PM

it frees up one of your hands so you can fap while you drive

TheBoomSpoon · 05-12-2014, 10:17 PM

The first few days i had mine i couldnt avoid running 1st up to 4-5k before shifting just in casual driving. I got alot of wtf looks when i went slow into 2nd and 3rd. Now just cruising i will shift into 2nd at 5mph. So smooth

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Limeybastard · 05-12-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by happydog

it frees up one of your hands so you can fap while you drive

Must confess never tried that.

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Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	need to learn how to drive auto. Ive been driving stick nearly all my life, anyone have any videos or advise on how to drive the 7at the best ( exciting ) way possible for when the need arises? thanks. Haboob likes this.

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madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	pull the paddles when it is time to shift. Be in D not R for best results. vividracing, UNKNOWN_370, onzedge and 4 others like this.

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Cruising, I usually upshift just after 2K; higher, natch, if accelerating briskly. The gears seem to be matched to MPH quite a bit -- I find 4th will automatically downshift at low speeds and below 2K, where as, say, 3rd and 5th are far more forgiving. A lot of it is just getting used to what speed vs RPM vs gear for downshifts -- when coming to a stop, if fairly quickly, I will skip 4th entirely and just actuate two shifts so I'm rolling to a stop in 3, then blip to 2, and then 1 at under 5 mph. Alternatively, you could let the ECU handle down shifts and you just control up until it feels more natural. Note that the ECU learns your shifting habits, so it may feel a bit quirky in D for a few days after rowing through the gears manually. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	I must admit that I am getting used to and love the down shift ability whilst in D. So far I am mastering that technique. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk

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ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	also recommend letting the car downshift for you when coming to a stop. Likes to fight you if you are manually downshifting 2 - 1.

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Solomatrix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: crispy bacon Posts: 3,236 Drives: sizzling bacon Rep Power: 858	it frees up one of your hands so you can fap while you drive

05-12-2014, 10:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
TheBoomSpoon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 223 Drives: 2009 370z 7at Rep Power: 11	The first few days i had mine i couldnt avoid running 1st up to 4-5k before shifting just in casual driving. I got alot of wtf looks when i went slow into 2nd and 3rd. Now just cruising i will shift into 2nd at 5mph. So smooth Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

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