Love the Paddle Shifters

kenchan · 04-15-2015, 02:11 PM

hey, why bother getting RWD if you dont slide the rear from time to time.

another reason why VDC is stupid.

Firebase99 · 04-15-2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

probably due to the fact it's a different car.

I mean that would be my first guess.....

LOL!!! Yea, just never really thought about it till now. First auto I ever owned. Well besides the wifes Volvo.

kenchan · 04-15-2015, 02:13 PM

hey why bother getting FWD if you dont slide the front into a pole from time to time.

critical · 04-15-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Hey, so if youre in sport mode, going for gold, the AT will NOT upshift at WOT at redline? It bounces? Really?

Yes. One of the best features! And one of the reasons i chose the z over a genesis and Is350 .

Also don't let off the gas when you up shift. We have a "no lift shift" :P haha

Firebase99 · 04-15-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

why do you gotta ruin it lol

just wanted to scare people. dammit kenchan you ruin everything

I mean if someone tunes their car, raises the rev limiter past the point of 8k rpm, and the oil pump gives, then the engine will go boom....so technically it's possible

Now Im going to pay attention on the way home, you have me second guessing. My Z was a 6 speed but I never really thought about "track" qualities for this car. Interesting. Thanks!!!

kenchan · 04-15-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

Yes. One of the best features! And one of the reasons i chose the z over a genesis and Is350 .

Also don't let off the gas when you up shift. We have a "no lift shift" :P haha

wait, the current gen IS350 shifts up at redline automatically?

Firebase99 · 04-15-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

Yes. One of the best features! And one of the reasons i chose the z over a genesis and Is350 .

Also don't let off the gas when you up shift. We have a "no lift shift" :P haha

No, I dont get off the gas, unless Im at the top of third, in which case itll be jail time.

Firebase99 · 04-15-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wait, the current gen IS350 shifts up at redline automatically?

I have a 2014 3.8 Genesis Grand Touring, 8 Speed auto. I THINK it does in sport mode. Like I said, now Im second guessing myself.

Firebase99 · 04-15-2015, 02:17 PM

I have a colleague with IS350 FSPORT, Ill ask.

JWillis72 · 04-15-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Huh....I can hold mine at redline, but if I keep it planted it will upshift.

I have a tune that will only do 60mph and only 4000 rpm (my son took the car to prom) and even in auto mode it will bounce of the rev limiter hard if you floor it because the rpms are not high enough. In the first couple gears it almost violent when it hits it.

critical · 04-15-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wait, the current gen IS350 shifts up at redline automatically?

well the older (like last gen ones, 2012 etc) one did...not only that it wont shift when you click the paddles. say if i were 1-2k below redline and shifted to cruise the vehicle, it'd hold the gear thinking you wanted to redline it.

it was honestly useless.

not sure if the brand new ones are any different but i doubt it.

FPenvy · 04-15-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

Now Im going to pay attention on the way home, you have me second guessing. My Z was a 6 speed but I never really thought about "track" qualities for this car. Interesting. Thanks!!!

the genny can be. newer ones come with 348HP in the V6. little bit skinnier tire set-up but the power and RWD is there.

by friend has a 2009 3.8 track edition genny and wont race me lol he said it's because he knows the result is not in his favor

Firebase99 · 04-15-2015, 02:20 PM

No, he says his FSPORT does it automatically in sport mode too.

Firebase99 · 04-15-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

I have a tune that will only do 60mph and only 4000 rpm (my son took the car to prom) and even in auto mode it will bounce of the rev limiter hard if you floor it because the rpms are not high enough. In the first couple gears it almost violent when it hits it.

I remember that thread!!! LOL!!

Firebase99 · 04-15-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

the genny can be. newer ones come with 348HP in the V6. little bit skinnier tire set-up but the power and RWD is there.

by friend has a 2009 3.8 track edition genny and wont race me lol he said it's because he knows the result is not in his favor

No, the pre '13 are crap. Z is still faster than the new ones like mine. I was willing to give up a few ticks for the tech and pseudo luxury for an amazing price as a DD in this brutal south Florida traffic.

Yea...the tires, they suck. If I had ANY grip off the line this would take, at least half a second off the 1/4 time, cant wait to throw these out soon.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hey, why bother getting RWD if you dont slide the rear from time to time. another reason why VDC is stupid. JARblue and FPenvy like this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hey why bother getting FWD if you dont slide the front into a pole from time to time. kidkotic2001 likes this.

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Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	No, he says his FSPORT does it automatically in sport mode too. kenchan and critical like this.

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Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	I have a colleague with IS350 FSPORT, Ill ask.