Nissan 370Z Forum - Love the Paddle Shifters

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b15	10-07-2014 06:38 AM

:tup: The 7at is good for torque converter trans. I prefer the manual but to each his own. If the Z had a dual clutch, I probably would've gotten it.

cooltoy

10-07-2014 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581 (Post 2991490)

and my ole lady can drive it as well

Another good reason to get a stick.

Duc_Z09

10-07-2014 09:46 AM

I'll reserve judgment on the Z paddles until I actually try them out. But on every car I've ever tested (mostly Mercedes) they were absolute sh1te. And don't get me started on "manual mode" on the G37.:shakes head:

Regardless, using a clutch pedal is something EVERYBODY who owns a sports car and claims to be an enthusiast should be able to do whether their current car has one or not.:ugh2:

FPenvy

10-07-2014 10:34 AM

oh how lovely. another auto vs. manual thread.

:facepalm:

welp i'm here now. who wants to tangle?

kenchan

10-07-2014 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 2991210)

To each his own.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...85287674_o.jpg

:rofl2: wow... even im not that blunt!

FPenvy

10-07-2014 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2991802)

:rofl2: wow... even im not that blunt!

you know if he wanted to actually make it relevant he could have used Z pics rather than what looks like VW or Audi ones :shakes head:

should have went the extra mile.

kenchan

10-07-2014 10:41 AM

but if i lived in socal, my carving canyon hobby car would have paddles.. and a GTR badge. :D

cooltoy

10-07-2014 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 2991806)

you know if he wanted to actually make it relevant he could have used Z pics rather than what looks like VW or Audi ones :shakes head:

should have went the extra mile.

I am taking the fifth.

FPenvy

10-07-2014 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 2991841)

I am taking the fifth.

i win! lol

b15	10-07-2014 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 2991332)

I agree with "to each their own". My very first experience with paddle shifters on the Z was on a track. I was completely befuddled. My shifts were terrible, and my lines were all over the place. I even hit the windshield wiper stalk unnecessarily. Of course, the GoPro was right above one, making it bend horribly :shakes head:

I got back into my own 6MT a few hours later on the same track and felt like I was home :driving:

My wife really wants a 7AT Z now (it was her 6MT Z originally). I think it would be a great idea - I can get more practice with those paddle shifters :icon17:

Nice! Two Z household? :tup:

cooltoy

10-07-2014 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 2991861)

i win! lol

This will distract you while I regroup.

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kenchan

10-07-2014 11:30 AM

:icon17: haha

mishuko

10-07-2014 11:36 AM

Well can't say how the Z paddles are but I have experienced the good and bad from Lexus.

07 is250 paddle shifters were 'cool' at first but then the shifts were delayed which really annoyed me.

the 14 is350 paddle shifters are a little more low profile, has a better tactile feedback and also the shifts are dramatically quicker.

I think technology has come a long way in the past few years for the automatics. That said I still have a hunch that MT will be phased out from the majority of manufacturer's over the next decade.

FPenvy

10-07-2014 11:44 AM

i will say this. i've driven many different cars with paddles and "manual mode" and 95% suck balls.

the Z's tranny is totally different than most i've used and it's amazing.

Nargrakhan

10-07-2014 11:56 AM

I love the paddles. I use them when my Z is acting real naughty. I'm all like, "go faster you dirty girl." *paddle* *paddle* *paddle* And she's all like, "vroom, vrooooom, vrooooooom!!!" After throwing me back into the seat, she's get all wild with those turns.

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