Love the Paddle Shifters

b15 · 10-07-2014, 07:38 AM

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, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

and my ole lady can drive it as well

Another good reason to get a stick.

Duc_Z09 · 10-07-2014, 10:46 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.

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.

FPenvy · 10-07-2014, 11:34 AM

oh how lovely. another auto vs. manual thread.

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

kenchan · 10-07-2014, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

To each his own.

wow... even im not that blunt!

FPenvy · 10-07-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

should have went the extra mile.

kenchan · 10-07-2014, 11:41 AM

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

cooltoy · 10-07-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

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

should have went the extra mile.

I am taking the fifth.

FPenvy · 10-07-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I am taking the fifth.

i win! lol

b15 · 10-07-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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

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

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

Nice! Two Z household?

cooltoy · 10-07-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

i win! lol

This will distract you while I regroup.

NSFW

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kenchan · 10-07-2014, 12:30 PM

haha

mishuko · 10-07-2014, 12:36 PM

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, 12:44 PM

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, 12:56 PM

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.

10-07-2014, 07:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	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. critical likes this.

10-07-2014, 10:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	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. 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. b15, Drakonis GTR and Motionmagic like this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

10-07-2014, 11:41 AM	#22 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	but if i lived in socal, my carving canyon hobby car would have paddles.. and a GTR badge. FPenvy, ZMan8, jpkirk and 2 others like this.

10-07-2014, 12:36 PM	#28 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	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. kenchan and Jordo! like this.

10-07-2014, 12:56 PM	#30 (permalink)
Nargrakhan Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Nowhere Posts: 176 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 11	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. 2xtreme1, watson853, TheBoomSpoon and 2 others like this.

10-07-2014, 12:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	haha

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